By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
304 cal · 10 min
Banana Walnut Oatmeal
Recipe GLPR739ccb623328da
A warm and comforting bowl of oatmeal made with creamy milk, topped with sweet mashed bananas, pure maple syrup, and crunchy chopped walnuts. Quick-cooking oats create a smooth, creamy texture in just minutes—perfect for a satisfying breakfast.
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Ingredients
2 cups Non-fat dry milk mixed with water (2/3 cup dry milk mixed with 2 cups water), or 2 cups fluid non-fat or low-fat milk
2¾ cups Water
0.06 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Quick-cooking rolled oats
2 Ripe bananas, mashed
2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons Walnuts, chopped
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before beginning.
In a small saucepan, combine the reconstituted non-fat dry milk (or fluid milk) with the additional water and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the milk mixture until it begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges, but do not let it come to a full boil.
Stir in the quick-cooking oats and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the oatmeal becomes creamy and thickened, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat. Gently fold in the mashed bananas and maple syrup, stirring until well combined.
Divide the oatmeal evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with an equal portion of the chopped walnuts and serve immediately while hot.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked at any major Charlotte chain—oats, milk, walnuts, and bananas are year-round basics—with no special trips needed. At roughly $2–2.50 per serving (driven mainly by walnuts at $12–14 per pound), this is solid weekday breakfast math. The stated 10 minutes is honest for cooking time once oats and milk hit the pot, though soft bananas require no extra prep and walnuts need no toasting unless you want them. It reheats well in the microwave with a splash of milk, making leftovers practical for grab-and-go mornings or a quick reheat.
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