Slice the banana and apricot.
In a small saucepan, combine the oats, milk, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until thickened to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
While the oats are cooking, heat the butter or oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add the sliced banana and apricot to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften and caramelize slightly.
Remove the fruit from the pan and set aside. If desired, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the pan now.
Carefully crack the egg into the same pan. Cook for 2-4 minutes, depending on how you like your yolk (sunny-side up for runny yolk is great here!).
Pour the cooked oats into a bowl. Arrange the caramelized banana and apricot slices on top.
Gently slide the fried egg onto the center of the bowl.
If using, drizzle with honey or maple syrup and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Serve immediately and enjoy your luxurious lunch!
💡 Pro Tips for Your Royal Bowl: 🔥 Toasting your oats gently in the pan before adding liquid adds a lovely nutty depth – a small step for you, a giant leap for flavor-kind! 🍯 A little drizzle of honey or maple syrup over the fruit at the end? Pure indulgence, darling. Think of it as the crown jewels for your dish! 🌰 Want extra crunch? Sprinkle some chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans!) or seeds on top before serving. It's the royal crunch! 💪 Don't be scared of the savory/sweet combo – the slightly jammy apricot, sweet banana, creamy oats, and rich egg yolk are a match made in foodie heaven!
