Description
Creamy peanut butter banana oatmeal delivers a comforting breakfast punch of nutrition and flavor. Quick to prepare, this hearty bowl provides delicious energy that will keep you satisfied through morning challenges.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
- sliced almonds
- chia seeds
- honey
Instructions
- In a saucepan, blend rolled oats and milk over medium heat, gently bringing the mixture to a soft boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
- Incorporate sliced banana into the simmering oatmeal, allowing the fruit to naturally infuse sweetness and soften during cooking.
- When oats reach a creamy consistency and banana becomes tender, blend in peanut or almond butter, stirring until completely integrated.
- Dust the surface with cinnamon, gently mixing to distribute the warm, aromatic spice throughout the oatmeal.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into a serving bowl, enhancing the presentation with optional garnishes like fresh banana slices, a honey drizzle, sliced almonds, or a sprinkle of chia seeds.
- Savor immediately while warm, relishing the luxurious blend of smooth oats, caramelized banana, and rich nut butter, creating a comforting breakfast experience.
Notes
- Use ripe, spotty bananas for maximum natural sweetness and easier mashing into the oatmeal.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free and vegan variations.
- Toast oats briefly before cooking to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex, aromatic breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 5mg