Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas (2024)

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This bowl of steel cut oats with maple fried bananas is the perfect warming and cozy breakfast recipe! You’ll love the combination of cinnamon, maple, bananas, and almond butter!

Alright. Your morning oatmeal is about to get a complete makeover.

Seriously, I could eat these steel cut oats with maple fried bananas for dessert.

At the moment there’s nothing I love to start my day with more than a big bowl of warming oats. Lately, I’ve been making steel cut oats (as opposed to quick oats) in the morning.

At the beginning of the year, I was really loving smoothies in the morning, like my favorite green smoothie or a veggie-packed smoothie. But now, I’m on a total oatmeal binge!

Steel cut oats are made by cutting the whole oat 2-3 times, into smaller pieces. Because they are less processed than quick oats or rolled oats, they digest slower. (So they have a lower glycemic index, and keep you full longer, win!)

Steel cut oats have a ton of nutritionalbenefits.

Health benefits of Steel cut oats:

High in Fiber
Great source of Iron
Have some protein
Help boost your energy

One difference you’ll notice about steel cut oats compared to quick oats or rolled oats is the cooking time. Steel cut oats take 10-15 minutes to cook. Yes, it’s a bit longer…BUT the taste and texture of these oats aresoworth it!

You can also prepare your steel cut oats in advance. Simply prepare a pot of them the evening before, and store them in an air-tight container in the fridge. Then when it’s time for breakfast, just heat them up in a pot or in the microwave.

The bananas only take 5 minutes to prepare. So you can turn this into a super quick easy breakfast recipe to enjoy at home, or even to take on the go.

Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas

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Author: Jess
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Cook
Cuisine: American

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Description

This bowl of steel cut oats with maple fried bananas is the perfect warming and cozy breakfast recipe!

Ingredients

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oatmeal

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup steel cut oats (gluten-free if needed)
1/4 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
1/4 tsp cinnamon

fried bananas

1 large banana (cut into quarters)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
pinch of salt

toppings

1 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp chopped hazelnuts
2 tsp hemp seeds
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp maple syrup

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Instructions

Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Add the oats, reduce heat to low and cover and let simmer for 12-15 minutes. (*May vary depending on your oats, check your packaging for directions)
Remove from heat and stir in the almond milk and cinnamon.
While the oats are cooking, heat the coconut oil in a small skillet on medium-high heat. Add the maple syrup and salt, and then place the bananas in the pan.
Let cook on each side for 2-3 minutes, until caramelized and tender.
Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and top with the maple fried bananas.
Next add the almond butter, hazelnuts, hemp seeds, cinnamon, and maple syrup on top.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 461
Sugar: 22g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 12g

Tips & suggestions:

Top these oats with any of your preferred toppings. All nut butters, nuts, and seeds work great!
Prepare your steel cut oats the night before and store in the fridge Simply heat up in the morning for a quick and easy breakfast!
If you love this recipe for steel cut oats with maple fried bananas you’ll also love this hippie breakfast bowl!

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posted by Jessica Hoffman on January 11, 2018 (updated August 17, 2022)

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38 comments on “Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas”

Lexy — April 19, 2020 @ 5:17 pm Reply

This recipe was so delicious and super easy! Would definitely recommend and will 100% be making again 🙂

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- Jessica Hoffman — April 19, 2020 @ 7:08 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Lexy, so happy to hear you enjoyed!
Cara — February 12, 2019 @ 2:34 am Reply

So excited to try this! Where did you get the bowl that is pictured?
- Jess — February 12, 2019 @ 11:56 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Cara! They’re from a ceramic shop
Andrew — December 23, 2018 @ 4:14 pm Reply

So yummy !!
- Jess — December 24, 2018 @ 2:00 am Reply
  
  Thank you Andrew 🙂
hannah____vera — December 23, 2018 @ 5:39 am Reply

I don’t know how I’m just now stumbling across this bowl of goodness but ZAYYYYUM! This is definitely on my to-make list! This screams winter comfort to me, yummmmm!
- Jess — December 24, 2018 @ 2:01 am Reply
  
  Thank you Hannah! I hope you enjoy 🙂
Louise — December 19, 2018 @ 11:01 pm Reply

This looks delicious ? I can’t wait to try it!!
- Jess — December 20, 2018 @ 3:46 am Reply
  
  Thanks Lousie! Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Sharah — December 19, 2018 @ 2:42 am Reply

My kids and I can’t get enough of these breakfast bowl!
- Jess — December 20, 2018 @ 3:54 am Reply
  
  Thank you Sharah! The bananas are my fav:)
Ally — December 18, 2018 @ 9:52 pm Reply
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Maple fried bananas ❤️?
Thanks for totally upping my oat game! ? Soooo good!
- Jess — December 20, 2018 @ 3:57 am Reply
  
  Thank you so much Ally! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
Georgina — December 18, 2018 @ 9:05 pm Reply

Since the day I saw this recipe, I have it as breakfast every day. My favorite combination (banana and oats) at its best! It keeps me full for longer and everyday I look forward to the next morning! ?
- Jess — December 20, 2018 @ 3:59 am Reply
  
  Hi Georgina, that’s awesome! I actually haven’t made this one in a little while but now you’ve inspired me to make it for breakfast tomorrow 😉
Jana — December 18, 2018 @ 7:41 pm Reply

This is my fave! So healthy and delicious!!
- Jess — December 20, 2018 @ 4:02 am Reply
  
  Thank you so much Jana! So happy to hear you loved the recipe 🙂
Kasey Goins — September 21, 2018 @ 4:17 pm Reply

I LOVEEEE the idea of maple frying the bananas!! This looks like total comfort food!
- Jess — September 22, 2018 @ 3:30 am Reply
  
  Thanks so much Kasey! I just love comfort food for breakfast especially in the Fall 🙂
Cassie Thuvan Tran — January 26, 2018 @ 12:03 am Reply

Oh I could eat ALL of those maple fried bananas in one go! They look stunning, ESPECIALLY on top of a hearty bowl of steel cut oatmeal! I really need to make another bowl of oats again. I miss them already!
- Jess — January 26, 2018 @ 12:32 am Reply
  
  Thanks Cassie! I could totally just eat a bowl of the bananas too! They’d also make a great dessert to serve on their own or with some cake or ice cream!
Claudia — January 22, 2018 @ 6:18 am Reply

Porridge is easy and simple, but when you eat it with some fried bananas is so amazing ? Thank you Jess this awesome recipe ❤️
- Jess — January 22, 2018 @ 12:46 pm Reply
  
  Hi Claudia, Thank you so much! I loved seeing you share this recipe on Instagram. Yours looked totally delicious and I’m so happy you liked it!
Sylvi — January 22, 2018 @ 4:59 am Reply

This recipe is soo yummi. Especially the caramelised bananas!
- Jess — January 22, 2018 @ 12:47 pm Reply
  
  Hi Sylvi, thank you so much! Thanks for sharing the post on Instagram as well. Your caramelized bananas looked so yummy, I think I’ll need to make some today for breakfast!
Nadine — January 15, 2018 @ 5:29 pm Reply

I’ve just begun transitioning to vegetarianism and trying to incorporate some vegan meals in there too, and I’m SO glad I found your page – everything looks and sounds so delicious. Can’t wait to go grocery shopping and make this.
- Jess — January 15, 2018 @ 9:07 pm Reply
  
  Hi Nadine,
  Thank you so much! This is one of my favorite breakfasts lately. Easy to make, but makes the oatmeal tastes so yummy! I hope you like it!
arielle — January 15, 2018 @ 1:54 pm Reply

I had this for breakfast today, Thanks to your tip of making the oats the night before. I have a lot more spare time on sunday nights than i do on monday morning!
- Jess — January 15, 2018 @ 9:08 pm Reply
  
  Hi Arielle, I’m so glad you liked it! I often make mine the evening before too if I’m in a rush in the morning:)
Larke — January 13, 2018 @ 3:03 pm Reply

This is so good! The bananas have a slightly chewy carmalized crust. Amazing.
- Jess — January 13, 2018 @ 5:10 pm Reply
  
  Thank you! I’m so glad you like it. Carmelized bananas are one of my favourites!
G — January 12, 2018 @ 9:26 pm Reply

HAZELNUTS IN MY OATMEAL. Heaven on earth. Thanks for another amazing recipe!!!
- Jess — January 12, 2018 @ 9:30 pm Reply
  
  Your welcome! Glad you liked it:) Hazelnuts and bananas are such a great combination!
Mel — January 12, 2018 @ 9:12 pm Reply

Talk about dessert for breakfast! Made it this morning and it was delish!!!
- Jess — January 12, 2018 @ 9:14 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Mel! So happy you like it. I could eat just an entire bowl of the maple fried bananas!
Ver — January 12, 2018 @ 9:11 pm Reply

This is my favourite breakfast bowl, especially right before a workout! All the ingredients come together so perfectly and it’s delicious!
- Jess — January 12, 2018 @ 9:14 pm Reply
  
  Thanks, Ver! Steel cut oats are the BEST to give you long-lasting energy!!

Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas (2024)

Health benefits of Steel cut oats:

High in Fiber

Great source of Iron

Have some protein

Help boost your energy