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Vegan Banana Oatmeal (Gluten-Free)

Modified: Sep 10, 2023 · Published: Sep 13, 2018 by Rhian Williams

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Modified: Sep 10, 2023 · Published: Sep 13, 2018 by Rhian Williams · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments
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Photo of a bowl of oatmeal topped with caramelised bananas, red goji berries, chopped pistachios and cacao nibs

This Vegan Banana Oatmeal is comforting and warming, sweet and creamy and perfectly chewy. It's a good source of fibre, gluten-free and free from added sugar! It's easy to make as it's ready in just 10 minutes and is easily customisable too. The perfect filling and nutritious breakfast that tastes like banana bread or banana cake!

A bowl of vegan banana oatmeal topped with caramelised bananas, goji berries, chopped pistachios and cacao nibs

How to make this recipe

Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the recipe.

  • Mash the banana in a bowl.
Banana being mashed with a fork in a bowl
  • Place the mashed banana in a pan with the oats and milk.
Mashed banana and oats in a pan with plant-based milk being poured into it from a jug
  • Bring to the boil.
Oats, mashed banana and plant-based milk in a pan
  • Cook on a low heat, stirring occasionally, for around 5 minutes. Add extra milk until it reaches your desired consistency. 
Cooked vegan banana oatmeal in a pan

How to customise it

  • You can use any type of plant-based milk - almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, rice milk, soy milk etc.
  • You can add some nut butter for extra protein and creaminess - peanut, almond or cashew butter.
  • You can add a pinch of cinnamon for a toasty flavour.
  • You can add some dried fruit - raisins, dried cranberries, chopped dates, or dried pineapple, papaya or mango for a tropical vibe.
  • You can add maple syrup or any other sweetener for extra sweetness.
  • You can top it with chopped nuts such as walnuts, brazil nuts, almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts or pistachios.
  • You can top it with desiccated coconut or coconut flakes.
  • You can create a chocolate flavour by adding some cocoa powder or topping it with cacao nibs.
  • You can top it with pan-fried bananas.
  • You can top it with fresh fruit - raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries etc.

More vegan breakfast recipes

  • Matcha Overnight Oats
  • White Bean Scramble
  • Granola Bars
  • Banana Overnight Oats
  • Granola
  • Purple Sweet Potato Smoothie Bowl
  • Pancakes
  • No-Bake Granola Bars
  • Banana Oatmeal Bars

If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I'd really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

Watch how to make it

A bowl of vegan banana oatmeal topped with caramelised bananas, goji berries, chopped pistachios and cacao nibs

Vegan Banana Oatmeal (Gluten-Free)

This Vegan Banana Oatmeal is comforting and warming, sweet and creamy and free from added sugar!
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: banana oatmeal, vegan breakfast, vegan oatmeal, vegan porridge
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 343kcal
Author: Rhian Williams
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Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 50 g (½ cup) rolled oats (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • 350 ml (1 ½ cup) unsweetened almond milk (or sub any other plant-based milk)

Instructions

  • Mash the banana in a bowl.
  • Place the mashed banana in a pan with the oats and milk and bring to the boil.
  • Cook on a low heat, stirring occasionally, for around 5 minutes. Add extra milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Transfer to a bowl and top with desired ingredients.
  • Enjoy immediately!

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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Banana Oatmeal (Gluten-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Sodium 459mg19%
Potassium 603mg17%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 75IU2%
Vitamin C 10.2mg12%
Calcium 446mg45%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Anonymous

    April 30, 2018 at 10:16 pm

    5 stars
    Had this for breakfast this morning and it was perfect - the mashed banana adds just the right amount of sweetness!

    Reply
    • Rhian Williams

      April 30, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you!

  2. James

    September 13, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely breakfast recipe thanks!

    Reply
    • Rhian Williams

      September 13, 2018 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you so much!

  3. francesco caselli

    September 17, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious! I will prepare this evening for my partner. Thank you very much 

    Reply
    • Rhian Williams

      September 17, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      Great, thank you so much!

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