Description
A warm, hearty, and protein-packed oatmeal infused with creamy peanut butter and sweet banana, perfect for a comforting and quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or water (or a mix of both)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring milk or water to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the oats and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Add the peanut butter, banana slices, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until fully combined and creamy.
- Taste and add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 1-2 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like chopped nuts, fresh berries, or a drizzle of more peanut butter.
Notes
- Use almond or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor.
- Stir in chia seeds or flaxseeds for added fiber.
- Add cocoa powder for a chocolate-peanut twist.
- Top with granola for extra crunch.
- Swap banana for apple slices or berries.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg