Banana Walnut Oatmeal Bowl
Made With Love
Warm, grounding, and deeply satisfying.
Warm, cozy, and grounding—this is your morning hug in a bowl.
For the days you want to feel nourished, balanced, and supported from the inside out, this bowl delivers comfort without the crash. Growing up my mother used to make us oatmeal before school in the winter months, I enjoyed it spooned onto buttered toast.
This Banana Nut Oatmeal Bowl is loaded with fiber-rich steel cut oats, potassium-packed banana, and crunchy toasted nuts to support digestion, mood, and steady energy. It’s rich in magnesium, healthy fats, and plant-based protein—ideal for hormone balance and blood sugar support.
Creamy from the oats, caramelized banana, and warming cinnamon—it’s the kind of breakfast that satisfies deeply while still feeling light and clean.
Thanks to the combo of slow-digesting oats, good fats, and optional protein boost, this bowl keeps you full and focused—no blood sugar spikes, no mid-morning crashes.
Ingredients:
⅓ cup steel cut oats
1 cup water
1 ripe banana
¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Option to add 1Tbsp scoop vanilla vegan protein powder mixed with water to add protein
Option to eat with sourdough toast with ghee and cinnamon
Toppings:
Toasted walnuts and pumpkin seeds
Cinnamon sprinkle
Option to drizzle on some maple syrup or honey (if you like it sweeter)
How to Make It:
Bring 1 cup of water and a pinch of sea salt to a boil in a small pot.
Stir in the steel cut oats and reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
While the oats cook, slice one banana and place it in a separate small pot over low heat. Let it cook gently until soft, golden, and caramelized (5–8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
Once oats are fully cooked, stir in the caramelized banana, cinnamon, and optional protein powder slurry.
Pour into a bowl and top with left over caramelized banana, toasted nuts, seeds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
A note on cinnamon:
Cinnamon isn’t just cozy—it’s a powerful spice that helps balance blood sugar, support digestion, and reduce inflammation. Its naturally sweet, warming flavour also curbs the need for added sugar, making it a beautiful ally for hormone and energy balance.
Why I choose Ceylon cinnamon: Most store-bought cinnamon is Cassia, which contains high levels of coumarin, a compound that can strain the liver in large amounts. Ceylon cinnamon (say that five times fast), known as “true cinnamon,” has a softer taste and much less coumarin—making it a safer, everyday choice for wellness.
If you're adding it daily to oatmeal, smoothies, or tea, Ceylon is the way to go—especially for its anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar-balancing, and antioxidant properties without the risks. Take a moment. Breathe in the warmth. This is more than breakfast—it’s nervous system nourishment, hormone support, and a reminder that the simple things are sacred.
If you’d like to follow along I have a quick how-to short video on YouTube, https://youtube.com/shorts/VC_EinVBwBw?si=kf6lZh5yCNPqIpU5
With love,
CJ