Got some brown bananas you need to use immediately? You could labor for hours over banana bread, OR you could make these healthy, light, and fluffy Banana Bread Oat Pancakes--they're ready in a flash and crazy delicious!
Yes, you can always use instant. But food editor Margo True swears by steel-cut: "I love it because it has a chewier texture than instant or ordinary rolled oats and a deep, nutty flavor." It also freezes well (add the fruit after defrosting), so make a big batch on the weekend.