1 shares Sign up for our free newsletter 1 shares Sign up for our free newsletter Banana Bread Oatmeal By Chef Katie Simmons This quick and easy oatmeal combines the flavors of banana bread for a naturally-sweet start to your day. Review it: Low Sugar Soy Free All of our recipes are oil free and vegan. YIELD 1 serving, about 2 cups What You'll Need ½ cup rolled oats 1 banana 2 dates ½ tsp cinnamon 1 cup water 1 Tbsp walnuts How to Make It 1 Cut the banana into bite-sized pieces. 2 Cut the dates into small pieces. 3 Combine the oats, banana, dates, cinnamon and water in a small pot. 4 Cover and simmer 3-4 minutes, till oats are creamy. 5 Top with walnuts and serve. Cooking Tips Instead of cooking on a stove you can microwave the combined ingredients for 2-3 minutes. To avoid boiling over, stir every 20-30 seconds. Not into bananas? Try this with peaches, pears, or plums. You Might Also Like 2-Minute Oatmeal Bowl Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal Gingerbread Overnight Oats