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Bananas Foster Oatmeal

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bananas, breakfast, brunch, caramel, oatmeal
Yield: 2 people

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 bananas cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 oz brandy
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • pepitas and coconut shavings for garnish

Instructions

Maple Brown Sugar Oats

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water, oats, maple syrup, half of brown sugar, vanilla extract, spices and salt cover and let stand for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a stove.
  • Place saucepan on medium-low heat. And allow oats to come to a simmer, Stirring to prevent scorching. Cook until oats are fluffy and liquid is absorbed. Cover and keep warm until ready to plate.
  • In a separate saucepan, heat milk until just warmed. Do not boil. Set aside when heated through.

Caramel Bananas

  • Add remaining brown sugar to a medium stainless or non stick saucepan. Bring sugar to medium heat and allow to slowly melt and caramelize sugar. Lift pan from heat and swirl to reduce the risk of burning.
  • As soon as sugar begins to brown, add bananas (sliced side down) and butter to the pan. Reduce heat to low and allow caramel to coat bananas. Use wooden spoon or spatula to gently flip banana halves and repeat coating process.
  • Bring flame to medium, add brandy to pan and use a lighter to flambĂ© the liqueur. As soon as flames begin to reduce, remove the pan from heat. Season bananas with a dash of salt.

Assembly

  • Divide warm oatmeal between bowls. top with warmed milk. Top oats with caramel bananas and any leftover sauce. garnish with pĂ©pitas and coconut shavings and serve immediately.