Sunflower Banana Oatmeal
Sunflower Banana Oatmeal is a creamy, nut-free breakfast made with oats, banana, and sunflower seeds or butter.It’s naturally sweet, filling, and easy to prepare.Perfect for kids, allergy-friendly diets, and busy mornings.Ready in minutes and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk or water (or half-and-half combination)
- 1 ripe banana (½ mashed, ½ sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter or 2 tablespoons raw or roasted sunflower seeds
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine oats, milk (or water), and salt.
- Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
- Stir in mashed banana, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Add sunflower seed butter (or seeds) and mix until well combined.
- Serve warm and top with banana slices and extra seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness.
- Sunflower seed butter adds creaminess similar to nut butter.
- Oatmeal thickens as it cools—add a splash of liquid if needed.
- Toast sunflower seeds lightly for deeper flavor.
- Naturally nut-free, but always check labels if allergies are severe.