Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printable)

Warm oatmeal with banana and honey, quick to prepare for a nutritious start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1/2 cup rolled oats

→ Liquids

02 - 2/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Fruits

03 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1/2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
08 - Extra banana slices

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Stir thoroughly.
02 - Incorporate half of the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon. Mix to combine evenly.
03 - Microwave on high for 60 seconds. Stir, then continue microwaving for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until the oats turn creamy and liquids are mostly absorbed.
04 - Stir the oats once more. Garnish with the remaining banana slices and any optional toppings you prefer.
05 - Enjoy immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It actually tastes homemade and creamy, not like a sad desk breakfast you're choking down.
  • You can make it in your pajamas without thinking, which is the whole point of breakfast.
  • The banana adds natural sweetness so you're not dumping sugar into your morning.
02 -
  • Don't skip the middle stir—skipping straight to the second microwave round means unevenly cooked oats and possible overflow, which I learned the embarrassing way.
  • If you mash half the banana into the oats before microwaving, you get creamier results and the sweetness distributes more evenly throughout.
03 -
  • Use a bowl that's slightly larger than you think you need—oats expand and can bubble over in a too-snug container, and I speak from a slightly scorched microwave incident.
  • If you're using plant-based milk, oat milk or coconut milk creates the creamiest result compared to thinner alternatives.
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