Caramelized Banana & Walnut Oatmeal

[Sincerely-Food-Chef]

Ingredients

• 4 bananas
• ½ cup walnuts
• cinnamon, ground
• oats, quick cooking
• pure maple syrup
• salt
• virgin coconut oil

Instructions

1. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Roughly chop walnuts and add to the skillet. Toast, stirring often, until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
   • ½ cup walnuts
3. Peel and slice the bananas into ¼-inch rounds.
   • 4 bananas
4. Add salt and water to a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, stir in oats, cinnamon, and half of the bananas; reduce heat to medium. Cover and let simmer for 3-5 minutes or until oats reach desired consistency and banana has softened.
   • ⅛ tsp salt
   • 3 ½ cup water
   • 2 cup oats, quick cooking
   • 2 tsp cinnamon
5. Return the skillet to medium heat and add oil and maple syrup.
   • 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
   • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
6. Place the remaining banana slices flat side down in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes and then flip and continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes.
7. To serve, divide oatmeal between bowls, top with walnuts and bananas, and drizzle with maple syrup. Enjoy!
   • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup