Oatmeal with banana topping
2 servings
15 minutes
Oatmeal with banana topping is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that can brighten any morning. The oatmeal cooked in milk with a hint of cinnamon and light sweetness creates a delicate creamy base. The topping of caramelized bananas combined with walnuts, maple syrup, and orange zest adds rich depth and warm spice to the flavor. This dish is not only nutritious but also fills the day with energy thanks to the combination of complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. The origins of the recipe can be linked to the traditional Russian love for porridge, but the exquisite topping gives it a modern twist. An ideal breakfast for comfortable leisurely morning moments.
1
Pour milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt, a pinch of cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Add the oats and cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Milk: 600 ml
- Salt: pinch
- Ground cinnamon: pinch
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Rolled oats: 120 g
2
Peel the banana and cut it into medium-thick rings.
- Bananas: 1 piece
3
Heat a non-stick pan over high heat, then reduce to low and add brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg, cooking while stirring until the sugar melts. Stir in butter, zest, and maple syrup. Place banana rings on the sauce surface and fry for 1 minute on each side. Add walnuts to the sauce, mix, and remove from heat.
- Brown sugar: 30 g
- Ground cinnamon: pinch
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Orange zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Maple syrup: 1 tablespoon
- Bananas: 1 piece
- Shelled walnuts: 1 tablespoon
4
Serve the porridge topped with banana.
