Minute Oatmeal Puffs with Currents and Bananas
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
Dry Oatmeal Mix (enough for 8 servings)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use gluten-free if desired) or mixed rolled whole grains
- 2/3 cup golden raisins (I used currants)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Per Oatmeal Puff
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup whole milk or low-fat milk (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (I used 1-2 teaspoons)
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped banana
- sliced banana, toasted coconut flakes, or pomegranate for garnish
- ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
To prepare the dry oatmeal mix, add all of the ingredients to a bowl and combine well with a fork. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 4 weeks.
The night before, combine 1/3 cup of the dry oatmeal mix with the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla in a microwave safe mug or bowl (11- to 14- ounce capacity) and chill, covered.
The next morning, add the egg to a small bowl and beat with a fork until well blended, about 30 seconds. Gently stir into the mug with the oat mixture to combine. Stir in the chopped bananas.
Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute 20 seconds- the oatmeal will rise beautifully, maybe briefly above the rim, but not spill over. Insert a cake tester or wooden skewer in the center; it should come out clean. Otherwise cook 10 seconds more and check again. Allow to sit for a few minutes; then top with garnishes, dust with cinnamon, and spoon in.
Notes
Maria adds 2 teaspoons anise or fennel seeds to the dry oatmeal mix along with a few fresh grapes for the oatmeal puffs. Other variations she enjoys are dried figs with fresh pear, dried cranberries and fresh apples, dried apples and fresh blueberries, or chopped prunes with bananas.
Soaking the oats in milk overnight makes for a softer, more appealing texture. Less milk (1/3 cup) gives a firmer spoonful while 1/2 cup milk results in a creamier breakfast.