Sautéed Banana Oatmeal – 5 Ingredients
Sautéed Banana Oatmeal is as decadent as it sounds – but it’s a filling breakfast packed with fiber and healthy fats. Try homemade brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal next time.

The heat wave finally broke in LA, and now that we can pretend like it’s fall along with everyone else, I’ve got oatmeal on the brain! I love making oatmeal from scratch (as opposed to using the flavored, instant versions – though I use them from time to time!) and loading it with extra flavor, a little sweetness and some protein and/or fat to keep me satisfied until lunchtime. I tend to go a few different directions when it comes to oatmeal. Sometimes I like to go all out with Fruit Soaked Oatmeal or DIY Oatmeal Bars or Overnight Oatmeal – 4 Ways. And sometimes I like to keep it a little simpler with these three standard combos for topping oatmeal:
- plain greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey
- pat of grass fed butter, touch of brown sugar, and walnuts
- BANANAS SAUTÉED in COCONUT OIL and BROWN SUGAR with warm milk

That last one is as good as it sounds. And really filling thanks to the fat from the coconut oil and protein and fiber from the oats.
It’s sweet, it’s creamy and it tastes quite decadent. It’s the best of both worlds. It’s enjoyable enough for a weekend breakfast, but it’s also healthy enough for a weekday breakfast!

Sautéing the bananas, as opposed to just topping cooked oatmeal with raw bananas takes this breakfast from “Ugh, it’s Monday” to “Mmm, it’s Sunday morning and I have the whole day to myself!” It’s ridiculously easy too.

How easy is Sautéed Banana Oatmeal?
- Slice bananas.
- Heat coconut oil in nonstick pan and add bananas.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Serve over hot oatmeal with hot milk.
And that’s it.

You’ll be “Mmm-ing” and “Yumm-ing” no matter how early you had to wake up!
Sautéed Banana Oatmeal Recipe:
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Sautéed Banana Oatmeal
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 12 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Oatmeal
Description
Sautéed Banana Oatmeal is as decadent as it sounds – but it’s a filling breakfast packed with fiber and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats, prepared as directed
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 2 medium sized bananas, sliced
- 2–3 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 cup milk for serving
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in medium sized pan.
- Add bananas to pan and cook for about a minute, stirring briefly.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over bananas, cook for one minute and stir so that mixture coats all bananas.
- Remove from heat.
- Divide bananas over oats and serve with warm milk.
mmm! I’ve never done sauteed bananas in oats before. love it!
This sounds divine!
I cannot wait to make this! so inspirational!
gah! i want this everyday for the next week. these photos are gorgeous too. i am an oatmeal lover at heart, and the sauteed bananas sound amazing. comforting and healthy.
Thank you Amanda!
This is like dessert and breakfast all in one shot. I can definitely get on board with that. And thank goodness it finally cooled down! I’m tired of sweating!
Ugh, me too! Hope you had a great trip!
I fell off the oatmeal bandwagon awhile ago, but I was just thinking this morning that a bowl of oatmeal sounded good. This looks amazing!
It’s time to hop back on! 🙂
mmm this looks fantastic!
I have a bunch of banana lovers at our house 😉 This is going to be a big hit for breakfast! thanks for sharing!
My husband and I tried your recipe and it is really yummy. On the other hand, our kids want their oatmeal a little bit cold and it tasted even better with the sauteed banana. Thanks for the recipe! Till next time! 🙂
I am ALL OVER THIS.
ah what could be better than sauteed bananas in brown sugar?! yum!!
One of my favorites….Absolutely divine !
this looks easy, quick and yet sooo tasty!
Oh my god – this looks scrumptious! I am giving it a go tomorrow – woohoO!
Thank you #HUGS
Kitto
Sounds like bananas foster oatmeal which sounds perfect to me since oatmeal is always one of my go-to breakfasts!
Sure is! I probably should have named it that! 🙂
OMGosh, even thought Oatmeal would be my last choice for breakfast, I’m going to try this! It sounds and looks delicious and so satisfying!
VERY satisfying!