Delicious and hearty breakfast with a twist of classic banana foster flavors.

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Delicious and hearty breakfast with a twist of classic banana foster flavors.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 24, 2024

This recipe takes traditional steel cut oats to the next level with the addition of caramelized bananas, rum, and a hint of cinnamon. It's a sweet and indulgent breakfast that will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup rum
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
  • Maple syrup for drizzling

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add steel cut oats, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced bananas and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
  3. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon with the bananas until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Add rum to the skillet and carefully ignite with a lighter to flambe. Cook until flames extinguish.
  5. Once oats are cooked, stir in milk and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes until creamy.
  6. Serve oats in bowls, top with caramelized bananas, pecans, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
  7. Enjoy warm and indulge in the delicious flavors of banana foster!

Interesting Facts

  • Bananas foster is a classic dessert that originated in New Orleans in the 1950s.
  • The flambe technique used in this recipe adds a rich and caramelized flavor to the bananas.
  • Steel cut oats are a great source of fiber and will keep you full throughout the morning.