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March 18, 2016

Bananas Foster Oatmeal

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A healthier version of bananas foster to serve on top of a warm bowl of oatmeal. Delicious, comforting and free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar

Bananas Foster Oatmeal | Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Oatmeal is a breakfast staple in our house because it’s quick, filling, and comforting. However, we rarely eat it plain. Whether it’s topped with fruit and nuts or peanut butter and jelly, we like to keep this otherwise boring breakfast a little more exciting by trying new flavor combos.

My daughter loves to cook and made this new variation for breakfast one morning using caramelized bananas. Oh. em. gee, people. It was amazing. I’m a fan of caramelized anything, but bananas are one of my faves!  

Bananas Foster Oatmeal | Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. We use coconut sugar to make the caramel for these bananas and I add a bit of maple syrup or coconut milk to the sauce to make it more creamy and “saucy.” Otherwise the sugar gels to the bananas, and while it’s still delicious, doesn’t leave a lot of sauce to drizzle over the oatmeal.

Bananas Foster Oatmeal | Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. I also don’t like to cook my bananas too much or they just fall apart. That’s why it’s important to let the sauce thicken up a bit first before adding the bananas. Feel free to try another fruit also! Change it up by using peaches, peeled apples, or pears. Most any fruit would be delicious in a caramel sauce, am I right? 

Bananas Foster Oatmeal | Free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Try this easy oatmeal variation the next time you have a few just ripe bananas in your fruit bowl. The bananas foster is also a wonderful topping for ice cream, pancakes, french toast, or crepes! Feel free to get creative and please let me know if you try this by leaving a comment below or tagging #wifemamafoodie on your Instagram photos. I love to see what you’re cooking up! Enjoy your weekend, friends!

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Bananas Foster Oatmeal


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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A healthier version of bananas foster serve on top of a warm bowl of oatmeal. Delicious, comforting and free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar!


Ingredients

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Oatmeal:

  • 1.5 cups milk (I use almond milk)
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups rolled/old-fashioned oats (Use Gluten Free Oatsone !important; margin:0px !important;” />, if needed)
  • pinch of salt, optional

Bananas Foster:

  • 1.5 tablespoons butter (I’ve used both organic grass-fed and dairy-free butter)
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar (brown sugar can also be used)
  • 1–2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup or Coconut Milk (Makes the sauce creamy. Can use 1/2–1 tablespoon almond milk instead)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 large (or 3 medium) ripe, but firm, bananas cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup lightly toasted Pecans or Walnuts, optional

Instructions

Oatmeal:

  1. Combine the milk, water, oats, and pinch of salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a low boil over medium-high heat on the stove. Reduce the heat and continue to cook until the liquid is absorbed and oats are tender. This makes chunkier oatmeal, so add a bit more liquid if you want it to be less thick.

Bananas Foster:

  1. Melt butter and coconut sugar in a large skillet over medium heat on the stove, stirring occasionally. Add the syrup or milk, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract and stir to combine. Cook for 30-60 seconds over medium heat until the sauce has slightly thickened and is bubbly. Add banana slices in a single layer across the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bananas are cooked to your liking and caramel sauce has thickened. I’ve also placed my oven-safe skillet under the broiler for a minute or two to caramelize the bananas even more, but this is not necessary.

To Serve:

  1. Divide oatmeal into 2 bowls and top each with the bananas and syrup. Serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Breakfast, Gluten Free

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  1. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    March 22, 2016 at 4:10 am

    This looks incredibly delish, Joscelyn. What a great idea! I love banana foster and love this fun twist of adding oatmeal. Beautiful share my friend! Have a great week ahead! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Unaiza says

    March 22, 2016 at 1:39 am

    Yummy Cant wait to try it!

    Reply
  3. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    March 21, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    I love banana foster! What a great idea to use the same flavors in an oatmeal!

    Reply
  4. Jess @hellotofit says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Oh WOW. I’ve never tried caramelizing fruit before, esp. bananas! Annnd I love your dark and stormy style pics 🙂 I’m still learning how to use my DSLR!

    Reply
  5. Puja Darshan says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    My hubby and daughter avoid eating oats, maybe because I make a simple version of oats.
    I just loved the topping of banana and syrup in it, so I guess they too would love this recipe. Thanks for giving such wonderful idea of making the oats recipe more interesting. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Stacey @ Stacey homemaker says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I can never get Travis to eat oatmeal, and I love it for a quick breakfast, but I think this might do the trick! His favorite dessert is bananas Foster, so I know he’ll want to try it!
    I can’t believe your daughter came up with this recipe, she’s a mini you!
    Oh, and I meant to ask you. I picked up coconut sugar the other day, but I noticed when I got home that it said coconut palm sugar. Is it the same thing?

    Reply
  7. Gaddemon says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:28 am

    This recipe is the bomb!! Sooooo good!! Thanks for posting it! BTW all your recipes and photos are mouthwatering 🙂

    Reply
  8. Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

    March 20, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    Thank you! Your encouragement is much appreciated. I try to capture the taste with each picture. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment 🙂

    Reply
  9. Flight & Scarlet says

    March 20, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    I have to say, this looks delicious — and I’m actually not a big fan of bananas in anything! I usually like my bananas just as their own snack. But your photos make this look GORGEOUS. Thanks for sharing this idea!

    Reply
  10. Isabel says

    March 20, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! Going to have to make this for breakfast VERY soon.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Aw, thanks, Isabel! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  11. Albert Nesmith says

    March 20, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Seriously, who wouldn’t want a banana oatmeal? Yum!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      I know, right?! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  12. Dylan says

    March 20, 2016 at 1:43 am

    Wowee, all your recipes look delicious. I love cozy oatmeal on cold mornings 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Yeah me too, Dylan. I agree, I love oatmeal on chilly mornings. It’s a great comfort food. Thank you for your kind words!

      Reply
  13. Danielle Greco says

    March 19, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    Omg shut up! This looks so amazing!!!! I am going to the store lol. I really love oatmeal and bananas foster, but them together looks FAB! Your pics are stunning, great blog 🙂
    Danielle | AccordingtoD.com

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Hey thanks Danielle! I appreciate the encouragement. Please let me know if you got a chance to try it out!

      Reply
  14. Jessica says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Yummmm!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      Aw, thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  15. Brittany Putman says

    March 19, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    Yum! I love banana’s foster and I bet this is delicious!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      Hi, Brittany! My family loved this, we ate it up! I hope you get a chance to try it out!

      Reply
  16. Minna says

    March 19, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Oooookay trying this tomorrow. This looks too good! Caramelizing anything makes me happy, but I have yet to attempt bananas. This sounds like a perfect oatmeal topping!

    Reply
  17. Lisa Favre says

    March 19, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Ahh! I’ve been looking for a recipe to perfect my caramelized banana game! This is perfect. Also, love finding out about your blog – love connecting with fellow foodies!

    Lisa Favre
    http://marblecrumbs.com

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! I enjoyed finding out about your blog as well! I hope you have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  18. Allyson says

    March 19, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 19, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you, Allyson! We love our oats!! ❤️

      Reply
  19. Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says

    March 19, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    It looks soooo delicious. We eat oatmeal lots too but never like this. Yum. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Thanks, Kimberly! We love oats too, especially with yummy toppings 🙂 Hope you’re doing well my friend!

      Reply
  20. Jenna says

    March 19, 2016 at 10:42 am

    This looks so absolutely amazing! can;t wait to make it

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Thank so much, Jenna! I hope you like it!

      Reply
  21. Lauren says

    March 19, 2016 at 7:42 am

    This looks fantastic!! Such a fun alternative to my usual cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins. Also your photography is gorgeous. I’m definitely going to follow so I can keep up with your yummy posts 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Thanks, Lauren! I appreciate your kind comments!

      Reply
  22. Sheena says

    March 18, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    This looks so good! We love oatmeal at our house too. My daughter would especially love this!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Hi, Sheena! It sounds like our daughters would be good friends!

      Reply
  23. Angela says

    March 18, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    This looks amazing! I love anything with bananas! Now I’m going to have to check out more of your recipes!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Yes, my family loves anything with bananas in it! I hope you find some recipes you really enjoy!

      Reply
  24. Kiara Catanzaro says

    March 18, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    This looks incredible! I feel like it would be perfect to make for my boyfriend’s birthday for a special weekend breakfast! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      March 20, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Thank you, Kiara! I hope you and your boyfriend really love this recipe as we have. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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