Bananas Foster Oatmeal

The first time I had bananas foster was at a friends birthday party in third grade. Is it weird I remember that? That’s how you can tell I really love food hahah. I remember it vividly: my friends mom, pouring a hot, sweet, delicious banana sauce on to some perfect vanilla ice-cream. While my stomach has become a lot more fussy since then, I still love the taste of bananas foster.

When I first discovered the simple trick of caramelizing bananas in a skillet, I knew it was something I would use for years to come. While oatmeal is a favorite of mine, sometimes it can get a little boring. This banana foster sauce is JUST what you need to spice up your regular breakfast bowl. This mixture also goes great on pancakes, toast, or just about everything. Bananas + pure maple syrup = a small slice of heaven.

• 3/4 cup of quick old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 T coconut sugar (or any kind of sweetener)
• 1 ripe banana (spotty)
• 2 T pure maple syrup
• cinnamon

1. Mix your oatmeal, coconut sugar, and almond milk together in a small bowl.
2. Microwave the mixture for 2-3 minutes until the oatmeal is cooked and warm. Set aside.
3. Next lightly spray a skillet with olive oil (or coconut, whatever you prefer is fine).
4. Slice a banana. Transfer the slices into the skillet in an even layer so that none are overlapping.
5. Allow them to cook on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until the undersides are brown and gooey.
6. Flip each banana slice until they are caramelized on both sides.
7. Turn off the heat, and pour your 2 T maple syrup into the pan with the banana slices. Allow it all to caramelize together for a minute or so.
8. Then, place the warm banana + maple syrup mixture on top of your warmed oatmeal.
9. Top with cinnamon. Serve & eat immediately. Enjoy!