Description
Creamy banana peanut butter oatmeal delivers a breakfast masterpiece that blends wholesome comfort with rich, nutty flavors. Hearty oats mingle with sweet bananas and smooth peanut butter, promising a delightful morning meal packed with nutrition and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1/2 overripe banana
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine oats and almond milk in a saucepan, heating to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce temperature to low, allowing the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 15 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- When the oatmeal reaches a thick, creamy consistency, remove from heat; the mixture will continue to thicken during resting.
- Incorporate mashed banana, melting coconut oil, rich maple syrup, creamy peanut butter, and a pinch of salt, using a fork to smoothly blend and eliminate any stubborn lumps.
- Transfer to serving bowls immediately, garnishing with desired toppings like sliced almonds, extra banana, or a drizzle of additional peanut butter.
- For meal prep, store in an airtight container and reheat with a splash of almond milk to restore original creamy texture, making it a convenient grab-and-go breakfast option.
Notes
- Check oat consistency by stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning at the bottom of the pan.
- Adjust liquid ratio for creamier or thicker texture by adding more almond milk or reducing cooking time slightly.
- Customize with alternative nut butters like almond or cashew for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Prepare overnight by mixing ingredients and refrigerating, then warming in microwave for a quick grab-and-go breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg