Banana Walnut Protein Oatmeal

Name: Banana Walnut Protein Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 80 g Rolled oat; 2 Banana, 1 mashed and 1 sliced; 30 g Walnut, chopped; 30 g Protein powder; 300 ml Milk; 200 ml Water; 1 pinch Salt

Banana Walnut Protein Oatmeal · ready in 15 min · 2 servings · 496 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

This warm fusion breakfast turns rolled oats, banana, walnuts, milk, and protein powder into a creamy, naturally sweet bowl with satisfying crunch.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 15 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 496
Difficulty: easy

Breakfast Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

80 gRolled oat
2Banana, 1 mashed and 1 sliced
30 gWalnut, chopped
30 gProtein powder
300 mlMilk
200 mlWater
1 pinchSalt

Equipment

stovetop, saucepan, measuring cup, spoon, bowl, fork, knife, cutting board, serving bowl

Instructions

Set Up Station
Gather the oats, banana, walnuts, protein powder, milk, water, salt, a saucepan, measuring cups, spoon, bowl, knife, and board. · 4 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
Heat Oat Base
Combine milk, water, oats, and salt in the saucepan, then heat over medium heat until the surface begins to bubble gently. · 3 min
What to look for: Small bubbles appear around the edge of the pan.
Simmer Oats
Simmer the oats, stirring often, until thick and creamy and the grains are tender, about 5 minutes. · 5 min
What to look for: The oatmeal looks creamy and slowly holds a trail from the spoon.
Prepare Banana
Mash 1 banana in a bowl, slice the second banana, and stir the mashed banana into the oatmeal for natural sweetness. · 3 min
What to look for: The mashed banana blends into the oatmeal and the slices stay intact.
Add Protein
Remove the pan from heat, sprinkle in protein powder, and stir vigorously until the oatmeal looks smooth and glossy. · 1 min
What to look for: No dry pockets of protein powder remain.
Fold Walnuts
Fold in most of the walnuts, keeping a few pieces for topping, and loosen with a splash of hot water if needed. · 1 min
What to look for: Walnut pieces are evenly dotted through the creamy oatmeal.
Serve Warm
Spoon the oatmeal into 2 bowls, top with banana slices and reserved walnuts, and serve warm while creamy. · 1 min
What to look for: Each bowl is creamy, topped with banana slices, and finished with walnut pieces.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	496
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	65 g
of which sugars	24 g
Fat	17 g
of which saturated	4 g
Fibre	8 g
Sodium	340 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, tree nuts

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
Reheat with a splash of milk or water, stirring once, until hot and creamy.

Ingredient substitutions

Banana

Honey: Use only when banana is unavailable, though the bowl will lose body and fruit flavor.

Walnut

Butter: Use for richness only, as it will not replace the crunch of walnut.

Protein powder

Milk: Use extra milk for creaminess, but the protein level will be much lower.

Milk

Water: Use for a lighter oatmeal with less creaminess.

Water

Milk: Use for a richer and creamier oatmeal.