Banana Oatmeal


 Serves 2

  • 2/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats (or 1/2 cup steel cut)
  • 1 1/3 cup water you can sub the milk of your choice or do half milk and half water (or 2 cups for steel cut)
  • 2 tbsp raisins or dried cranberries 
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar 
  • 1 banana thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract not required
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

  • Put all the ingredients in a lidded saucepan and give a quick stir. 
  • Turn the heat on to medium and keep an eye on your pot,  once it starts to boil you'll need to stir it frequently for about 3-4 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. (Steel cut takes about 30 minutes).
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and cover.  Let it sit for another 2-3 minutes. 
  • Top with peanut butter, chopped walnuts, fruit, or additional milk. 
    Pumpkin variety:Add in 1/4 cup pumpkin puree and swap cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice. 
    Instant Pot Oatmeal
    • 2 cups old fashioned rolled or steel cut oats (or 2/3 cups steel cut oats 2 servings)
    • 3 1/2 cups water or 5 cups if steel cut (or 1 2/3 cups steel cut 2 servings)
    • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries 
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar 
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 pinch salt

    • Combine the oats and water in the bowl of a 6-quart Instant Pot along with any additional ingredients above and give them a stir. Secure the lid and turn the steam release valve at the top to "Sealing." 
    • Press the manual button to cook at high pressure for 4 minutes.
    • When the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes then turn the steam release valve to "venting" to release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove the lid and stir the oats to incorporate any water that has risen to the top. The oats will thicken as they cool; feel free to add extra water or your favorite milk to loosen the texture. 
    • Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Leftover oats can be stored in individual containers in the fridge for up to a week. 




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