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Creamy Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal Recipe with Brown Sugar Pecans

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A warm, creamy, and comforting slow-cooked banana bread oatmeal topped with caramelized brown sugar pecans, perfect for easy and cozy breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 4 cups (960ml) milk (whole milk or plant-based milk like almond or oat milk)
  • ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1 cup (120g) pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  2. Add 2 cups rolled oats, 4 cups milk, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the mashed bananas. Stir well to combine.
  3. Pour the mixture into a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Stir gently, cover, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours (low is best for creamy texture).
  4. While the oatmeal cooks, chop 1 cup pecans roughly. Mix pecans with 2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar until well coated. Set aside.
  5. When cooking is complete, gently stir the oatmeal. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle generously with the brown sugar pecan topping.
  6. Optional: Add a drizzle of maple syrup or a splash of cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version. Substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter or coconut oil for a vegan version. Toast pecans before mixing with butter and sugar for extra nutty flavor. If oatmeal is too thick after cooking, stir in a splash of milk; if too thin, leave lid off slow cooker for 15 minutes to thicken. Can be cooked on stovetop over low heat with frequent stirring but slow cooker yields creamiest texture.

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