Quick recipes for rolled oats and bananas???

Question

I have rolled oats and ripe bananas that must be used today... Need simple homestyle receipe steps using basic pantry items only! State the exact prepation time and cooking method for breakfast or quick bakes... What are the best options besides standard porridge???

Answer 1

Hello Victoria, here are two simple and reliable options you can make right away using just ripe bananas, rolled oats, and basic kitchen staples.

Option 1: Two-Ingredient Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking method: Baked in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 12 to 15 minutes

Ingredients:
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- Optional: a pinch of ground cinnamon, a handful of raisins, or chocolate chips if available

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Add the rolled oats and stir until evenly combined into a thick dough. Fold in any optional spices or mix-ins you like.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet and gently press them down into cookie shapes, as they will not spread much while baking.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden and the cookies feel set. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Option 2: Homestyle Banana Oat Blender Pancakes
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking method: Stovetop skillet over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side

Ingredients:
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg (or 1/4 cup milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for extra fluffiness)
- Butter or oil for the pan

Instructions:
1. Place the peeled banana, rolled oats, egg, and baking powder into a blender. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until you get a smooth batter. Let it sit for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and grease lightly with a little butter or oil.
3. Pour small rounds of batter (about 2 to 3 tablespoons each) onto the pan.
4. Cook until small bubbles form on top and the edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
5. Serve warm with honey, maple syrup, or a smear of peanut butter.

Answer 2

Microwave banana mug bake. Prep time: 2 minutes. Cooking method: microwave on high for 90 seconds. Mash 1 ripe banana with 4 tablespoons rolled oats and a splash of milk in a mug.

Answer 3

I make a homestyle baked oatmeal dish whenever bananas get speckled on our counter so nothing goes to waste. My grandmother always made a similar bake with simple pantry staples, and it has always turned out fine for breakfast.

Preparation time is 5 minutes. Cooking method is baked in the oven.

Instructions:
1. Mash 2 ripe bananas in a bowl.
2. Stir in 1.5 cups of rolled oats, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
3. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake until the top is set.

Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares.