Breakfast

Banana Arequipe Oatmeal

Creamy stovetop oats with banana, cinnamon and a warm arequipe swirl.

◷ 12 minServes 2 bowlsEasy

Ingredients

  • 90 g rolled oats
  • 300 ml milk
  • 150 ml water
  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 60 g arequipe
  • 2 tbsp toasted walnuts, optional

Method

  1. Combine oats, milk, water, half the banana, cinnamon and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring, until creamy.
  3. Divide into bowls and top with the remaining banana.
  4. Warm arequipe with a teaspoon of milk and swirl it over the oatmeal. Add walnuts if using.
Arequipe noteCooking some banana directly with the oats sweetens the bowl without needing extra sugar.