My Classic Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

Name: My Classic Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
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); Berries or other fresh fruit; Shredded coconut; Cocoa nibs or chocolate chips; Dried fruits; Nuts and seeds

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.

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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

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

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.

If you make this peanut butter banana oatmeal, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! And if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

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