Breakfast Grain Bowls With Caramelized Bananas | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 3 cups water, or more as needed
• 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
• 1/2 cup red quinoa (see headnote)
• 1 cup milk of choice (low-fat, whole, almond or coconut), plus more for serving
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 medium firm-ripe bananas
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1-1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more for serving
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces, optional