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