Caramelized Banana Pecan Oatmeal Bowl

Caramelized Banana Pecan Oatmeal Bowls

15 Minutes; Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup old fashioned oats

• 2 cups milk of choice

• pinch of cinnamon

• pinch of salt

• splash of vanilla (can omit but recommend)

• one sliced banana

• 2 tsp. agave or maple syrup

• tsp coconut oil

• 2 T crushed pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

1. Add the oats and your milk of choice to a medium pot and bring to a boil. 

2. Turn the heat to low and add cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and let cook for 5-6 minutes until thickened. 

3. While the oats cook, start the caramelized bananas. Heat a small skillet on medium heat with the coconut oil and maple syrup or agave and slice the banana.

4. Add the sliced banana to the pan and cook for 5 minutes per side or until your desired brownness is reached.

5. Assemble the bowls: Put the oatmeal in the bowls first and sprinkle with a little extra cinnamon. Top with the bananas first and then sprinkle the nuts overtop. You could also serve with a scoop of nut butter instead.

   Notes:

   Keep in mind that this recipe makes two servings and is a great source of slow burning carbs, but it does;t have much protein. To make this meal more filling and to avoid blood sugar spikes and the subsequent drop, try pairing this meal with a protein source such as a turkey sausage patty, a protein shake, some scrambled eggs, or a couple cheese sticks. Get creative!