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Eggy Banana Bread Oatmeal

written by Parita 13 Comments

I didn’t always love oatmeal.  In fact, I used to be disgusted by the mere mention of it.  In my mind, it was something old people ate.  I loved things like cereal and granola!

Oh how things have changed!  Both Vishnu and I could eat oatmeal several times a week now – breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Sometimes we even crave it!

We aren’t your plain oatmeal with fruit kind of people though.  We like to jazz things up with  peanut butter, chocolate chips, walnuts…and eggs.  Yes, you read that right.  We whisk eggs into our oatmeal.  This is definitely one of those don’t knock it till you try it kind of things!

Eggy Banana Oatmeal 2

Now, I know what you may be thinking.  Adding an egg to hot oatmeal = scrambled oatmeal.  Not the case if you whisk furiously for a minute or two.  And when I say furiously, I mean it!

Vishnu’s idea of whisking involves taking the whisk and ever so gently moving around whatever is in the pan.  That, my friends, will get you scrambled eggs in your oatmeal.  My husband learned that the hard way!

But seriously, when you take quick oats, a mashed banana, a whole egg, plus a few other fun ingredients, you get the perfect eggy banana bread oatmeal.  It’s so good that you will find yourself making it in the dead of summer!

Eggy Banana Oatmeal 1

Think of your favorite banana bread recipe and now imagine it as a thick, creamy, and slightly sweet bowl of oatmeal.  Every spoonful is delicious and comforting.  The egg adds a little extra protein and acts as a thickener.  AND as long as you exhibit some self-control with the toppings, this stuff is healthy!

Eggy Banana Bread Oatmeal
Serves 1

3/4 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
1/3 cup quick cooking oats
1 banana, mashed
1 egg, lightly whisked
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chocolate chips

1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. As soon as the milk comes to a slow rolling boil, add the oats and mix well.
3. When the mixture starts to bubble, add the mashed banana and mix well.  Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Next, add the egg and immediately begin vigorously whisking the mixture for 1-2 minutes.  [*Have your whisk in hand and ready to go.  Do not let the egg sit in the oatmeal mixture for any amount of time.]
5. Add the vanilla extract and cinnamon and stir until incorporated.
6. Let the oatmeal cook for an additional 1 minute on low heat.
7. Transfer to a bowl, top with peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
8. ENJOY!

Have a wonderful weekend!

What are your favorite oatmeal toppings?

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Written on July 17, 2015 Related:Food, Recipe

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  1. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    July 17, 2015 at 7:40 am

    I’m not a big fan of eggs on their own (I think it’s a texture thing?) but I don’t mind them in stuff! This would be a good way to get a little more protein in my oatmeal! I might have to give this a shot 🙂
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  2. Rachel @ athletic avocado says

    July 17, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    love the sound of this! i love eggy oatmeal 🙂
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  3. Kamana@SocialandStyle says

    July 17, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    This looks like such a great comfort food breakfast. Can’t wait to try it out! So yummy

    Xoxo,
    Kamana

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  4. Krystal // The Krystal Diaries says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I can’t wait to try this!! Probably this weekend 🙂
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  5. Reshma says

    July 18, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    This looks so yummy!!! Definitely will be giving it a try! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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    • myinnershakti says

      July 20, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks, Reshma! Let me know if you do!

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  6. Khushboo says

    July 19, 2015 at 6:31 am

    This looks so delicious- the more toppings the better with oatmeal :)! I’ve never tried whisking a whole egg into oatmeal but I almost always stir in egg whites- love how fluffy it makes the end result. Will definitely try adding in the yolk next time. As for my favourite toppings, those would involve banana slices & nut butter!
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    • myinnershakti says

      July 20, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      I don’t think I could eat oatmeal with out PB! It’s a must have.

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  7. Pragati // Simple Medicine says

    July 20, 2015 at 9:53 am

    I’m so intrigued by this! I’ll have to give it a try. I honestly never would have thought to put an egg in oatmeal. I love eggy french toast so I bet it would be so good in a maple cinnamon oatmeal YUM!

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    • myinnershakti says

      July 20, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      Let me know if you do! And a maple cinnamon oatmeal sounds delicious!

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  8. Honey, What's Cooking? says

    July 21, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    omg parita. this looks amazing! i’ve heard of egg in oatmeal, egg whites actually, but never tried it. i’ll give it a go. this will definitely hold you over for like 3-4 hours.
    my favorite toppings are banana and cashew nut butter (from tj’s). 🙂
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  9. Sonia says

    October 12, 2017 at 5:44 am

    Yummmyyy! I love adding cashews, cashew butter, cacao powder and a banana to my oatmeal!

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    • Parita says

      October 12, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      YUM!! I love how oatmeal is a blank canvas for the eater to paint (with toppings) 🙂

      Reply
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