Microwave Banana Oats Bowl

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 cup rolled oats

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

03 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

04 - 1/2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed

08 - Additional banana slices

01 - Place rolled oats and milk in a microwave-safe bowl and stir until evenly mixed.

02 - Incorporate half the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon into the mixture; stir thoroughly.

03 - Cook on high power for 1 minute, stir the oats, then microwave for another 30 to 60 seconds until creamy and most liquid is absorbed.

04 - Stir once more, garnish with remaining banana slices and optional toppings, then serve warm.

05 - Consume immediately for optimal taste and texture.

01 -

It's genuinely done before you've finished your coffee, no watching, no timing stress.
The banana sweetens naturally while the oats soak up all that creamy milk, making it taste way more decadent than it has any right to be.
It's forgiving enough for sleepy mornings but wholesome enough to make you feel like you're actually taking care of yourself.

02 -

Mashing half the banana into the oats before microwaving is the secret move for extra creaminess—you're essentially making a natural thickener instead of relying on just the liquid.
Those extra 30 seconds in the microwave make the difference between soupy regret and actual creamy perfection; it's worth the tiny patience.

03 -

Use a bowl with a handle or at least something you're comfortable grabbing immediately—microwaved oatmeal stays hotter than you think.
If you're making this for someone else, test the temperature with your spoon first; that small gesture of care changes everything.