Toasted Banana Oats with Honey Butter & Chocolate

A restaurant-worthy morning treat featuring golden toasted oats, caramelized bananas, and melted chocolate, finished with a swirl of honey butter. Enjoy with creamy yogurt, fresh fruit, or nuts for extra flair and nutrition.

By @cookdinehost

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Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted
• 1 cup Rolled Oats
• 1 Banana sliced into 1/2-inch disks
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Chocolate Chips preferably dark or semi-sweet
• 0.5 tablespoon Honey for garnish
• 0.5 tablespoon Butter for serving
• 0 Greek Yogurt for serving (optional)
• 0 Fresh Fruit such as berries or kiwi, for serving (optional)
• 0 Nuts such as almonds or walnuts, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat until just warm.
2. Add butter to the skillet and swirl until melted and foaming.
3. Stir in the rolled oats, tossing to fully coat them in the butter.
4. Toast the oats, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
5. Push oats to the side of the pan and add banana slices in a single layer to the empty space.
6. Drizzle a small amount of honey over the banana slices and let them caramelize for 1 minute, undisturbed.
7. Flip banana slices gently and caramelize the second side for another minute.
8. Combine caramelized bananas with the toasted oats in the skillet, stirring gently.
9. Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the mixture.
10. Divide the mixture into serving bowls, allowing some chocolate to remain melted and streaked throughout.
11. Drizzle each bowl with additional honey and a small pat of butter for a glossy finish.
12. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of yogurt, fresh fruit, or your favorite nuts as desired.