This quick, healthy oatmeal combines the flavors of banana bread for a naturally-sweetened, plant-based start to your day. This vegan recipe is easy enough for the microwave. It will be an essential recipe for your morning routine.
- Easy
- Servings: 1
- Ready In: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 bowl
Are Oats Healthy?
Oats are a good source of whole grain protein and gluten-free fiber. In fact, they contain a compound call beta-glucan which has shown to be particularly powerful when it comes to nutrition. They’ve been shown to be a heart-healthy food, helpful in combating diabetes, encouraging weight loss, and improving satiety.
Plus, oats are budget-friendly and relatively easy to prepare. If you’re trying to eat healthier, oats are an easy way to add plant-based nutrition to your diet.
For more plant-based oat recipes try: Easy Overnight Mixed Berry Oats, Easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, and Peach Pecan Spiced Oatmeal, and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chef Katie’s Plant-Based Cooking Tips:
Oats Gluten-Free Tip: Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they are often processed in a facility near wheat. If you are making this recipe for someone with Celiac, a diagnosed gluten allergy, use certified gluten-free oats
Easy Microwave Tip: You can also microwave this for 2-3 minutes. To avoid boiling over, stir every 20-30 seconds.
Cook just a few minutes, until the oats are soft 
Chefs Flavor Tip: Cinnamon highlights the natural sweetness from the bananas and dates 
Vegan Banana Bread Walnut Oatmeal – Healthy, Plant-Based, Whole Grain, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Easy Breakfast Recipe from Plants-Rule
Hearty Banana Bread Oatmeal
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 banana
- 2 dates
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon walnut pieces
Instructions
- To make the oatmeal: Cut the banana into bite-sized pieces. Tear the dates into small pieces.
- Combine the oats, banana, dates, cinnamon and water in a small pot.
- Cover and simmer 3-4 minutes, till oats are creamy.
- Top with walnuts and serve.
- Yield: 1 serving, about 2 cups
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 recipe (1 bowl of oatmeal)
Calories 352.49
Calories From Fat (19%) 68.42
- Total Fat 8.11g 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.05g 5%
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 10.1mg <1%
- Potassium 715.58mg 20%
- Total Carbohydrates 68.75g 23%
- Fiber 9.35g 37%
- Sugar 25.74g
- Protein 8.37g 17%
- Calcium 10.48mg 1%
- Iron 58.66mg 326%
- Vitamin A 82.52IU 2%
- Vitamin C 0.2mg <1%
Shopping List
- Nature’s Path Organic Gluten-Free Oats, Old Fashioned, 18 Ounce Canister (Pack of 6)
- Made in Nature Organic Sun-Dried Deglet Noor Dates (32 Oz)
- Nut Cravings California Raw Walnuts – 100% All Natural Shelled Halves and Pieces – 16 Ounce
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