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!
How to make this recipe
Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see the recipe.
- Mash the banana in a bowl.
- Place the mashed banana in a pan with the oats and milk.
- Bring to the boil.
- Cook on a low heat, stirring occasionally, for around 5 minutes. Add extra milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
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
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Watch how to make it
Vegan Banana Oatmeal (Gluten-Free)
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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Anonymous
Had this for breakfast this morning and it was perfect - the mashed banana adds just the right amount of sweetness!
Rhian Williams
Thank you!
James
Lovely breakfast recipe thanks!
Rhian Williams
Thank you so much!
francesco caselli
This is delicious! I will prepare this evening for my partner. Thank you very muchÂ
Rhian Williams
Great, thank you so much!