Oatmeal has been my go-to breakfast for years. the toppings and flavors change from time to time, but this one remains a go-to.

All you need is 10 minutes in the morning to enjoy this comforting bowl of oats. I use quick oats because I don’t have a lot of patience, but I encourage you to use rolled oats for more texture. You simply cook oatmeal, your milk of choice and chia seeds together for a few minutes and then add peanut butter, a mashed banana and whichever toppings you like. I always use a banana since it’s the perfect way to sweeten oatmeal, but I like to add fruits that are in season as well. It’s a great way to use seasonal fruits.

More Oatmeal Recipes:

Looking for more oatmeal recipes? Here’s a list of recipes with various flavors and methods. You will find recipes for warm oatmeal, overnight oats and steel cut oats.

• Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
• Spiced Apple Pie Overnight Oats
• Easy Protein Overnight Oats
• Warm Black Forest Oatmeal
• Cozy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
• Creamy Zucchini Bread Oatmeal
• Tropical Coconut Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Hazelnut Overnight Oats
• Blueberry Flax Oatmeal
• Caramelized Banana Oatmeal
• Instant Pot Cinnamon Roll Steel Cut Oats
• Cozy Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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My Classic Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

A simple bowl of oatmeal served with bananas and peanut butter. This nourishing breakfast offers a good balance of protein and fiber. Add your favorite toppings for more flavor and texture.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups plant-based milk of choice
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter, natural
• 1 large banana, or 2 small

Suggested Toppings

• Berries or other fresh fruit
• Shredded coconut
• Cocoa nibs or chocolate chips
• Dried fruits
• Nuts and seeds

Instructions

• Add the oats, milk, chia seeds and peanut butter in a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium/high heat and then reduce heat to medium for 5 minutes. Stir often.
• Remove from heat and stir in the mashed banana.
• Transfer into bowls and add your desired toppings.

Notes

I use salted peanut butter. I find it adds a lot more flavor than natural peanut butter, but any peanut butter works.

This recipe can be made with quick oats. They will require less cook time.

I love using soy milk for more protein. Use your milk of choice.

My toppings of choice are ground flax seeds and fresh berries if I have any on hand.

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