This peanut butter banana oatmeal is creamy, voluminous and will keep you full all morning long! Plus, it only takes about 10 minutes to make and is vegan + gluten-free.
Let’s start the year with one of my absolute favorite oatmeal recipes that has somehow never made it to the blog until now — peanut butter banana chia oatmeal.
Peanut butter and banana is one of the best combos ever so it makes sense that this peanut butter banana oatmeal is sooo good. If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast recipe to add to your rotation for the New Year, this would be a great recipe to try. Each bowl has around 370 calories, 17 grams of fiber (woot!), and 11 grams of protein!
Making The Perfect Bowl of Oats
As a volume eater I love being able to eat a big bowl of something while still feeing good about it. That why I love salads so much!
Oatmeal, especially when made with extra water and pumped up with bananas and chia seeds, is a volume eater’s best friend. The trick is using double the amount of liquid typically recommended. Most old fashioned oatmeal packages recommend a 1:2 ratio so 1/2 cup oats and 1 cup of water, but when I make oatmeal I do 1/2 cup oats and 1 1/2 – 2 cups of water (or non-diary milk). The oats take a little bit longer to cook, but they easily soak up all the liquid resulting in a much larger portion.
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With this recipe, the banana and chia seeds help too. The banana slices add sweetness, but they also soften and expand making the oats extra voluminous while the chia seeds pack in a ton of nutrition and make the oats fluffy and thick. The key is making sure you stir the oats while cooking so the banana slices break down and the chia seeds get even distributed rather than clumping in one spot. No one likes clumps of chia.
And let’s not forget the peanut butter topping! It may not add a ton of volume but it gives the oats a delicious nutty flavor and a boost of healthy fat and protein, which will help keep you full through a busy morning. My trick for making it super drizzly? Add 1/2 teaspoon melted coconut oil to 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter and stir to combine. The peanut butter will thin and you can get your drizzle on.
Ingredients Needed
rolled oats – old fashioned rolled oats are best for this recipe. If you have steel cut oats, try my recipe for steel cut oatmeal.
banana
chia seeds
cinnamon
sea salt
water – you can also use non-dairy milk or a blend of both
peanut butter or another type of nut butter
How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Making this peanut butter banana oatmeal is a breeze. Just start by adding your oats, banana slices, chia seeds, cinnamon and sea salt to a pot. Add water and stir to combine.
Heat over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Be sure to stir the oats several times while cooking to make sure the banana slices melt into the oats and the chia seeds don’t clump. You’ll know the oatmeal is done when all the liquid is absorbed and the oats are thick and fluffy.
Portion oats into two bowls and serve with peanut butter, banana slices, and a sprinkle of chia seeds. Add a splash of non-dairy milk and/or maple syrup on top before serving, if desired.
If you make this peanut butter banana oatmeal please be sure to leave a comment and star rating letting me know how it turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for me and other EBF readers who are thinking about trying the recipe!
The ultimate healthy breakfast recipe, this peanut butter banana oatmeal is creamy, voluminous and will keep you full all morning long! Plus it only takes about 10 minutes to make and is vegan + gluten-free.
Ingredients
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 banana, sliced (save a few for topping)
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of sea salt
3 cups of water, non-dairy milk or a blend of both
2 Tablespoons peanut butter or another type of nut butter
Instructions
Add oats, banana slices, chia seeds, cinnamon and sea salt to a pot. Add water and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Be sure to stir the oats several times while cooking to make sure the banana slices melt into the oats and the chia seeds don’t clump. You’ll know the oatmeal is done when all the liquid is absorbed and the oats are thick and fluffy.
Portion oats into two bowls and serve with peanut butter, banana slices, and a sprinkle of chia seeds. Add a splash of non-dairy milk and/or maple syrup on top before serving, if desired.
Notes
I like making two servings so I can save one for the next day, but if you don’t like eating leftover oats and are only cooking for yourself, simply cut all ingredients in half. For reheating you can use the stovetop or microwave. Just add the portion you’re going to eat and a splash of water or milk and heat until warm. In the microwave it shouldn’t take more than 30 – 60 secs.
Turn this recipe into overnight oats by using all the same ingredients but reducing the non-diary milk to 2 cups instead of 3 cups. Mix everything together, let the mixture sit in the fridge overnight and enjoy the next morning with your favorite toppings.
Category:Breakfast
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 bowl
Calories:369
Sugar:10g
Fat:12g
Carbohydrates:61g
Fiber:17g
Protein:11g
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Hi Nelody. I double up the water to make it extra creamy. I’ve made this recipe hundreds of times so I know for sure that it will cook down if you follow the recipe.
tried this for first time today and thank you so much (I have suffered for 3 months on the blandest of diets due to 3 miss diagnoses in hospitals 4 antibiotics and now at the gastro doc to try fix my reflu due to so much medication) I had to change peanut butter to almond butter and no cinnamon but sooooo creamy good and filling gave me JOY I will be eating the 2nd portion tomorrow am 🙂 and preparing this ahead for after surf sessions YUM
This makes me so happy to hear, Ana. I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much. Thank you for coming back to leave a comment and star rating too. I so appreciate it.
Yum! I eat oatmeal most mornings and this was a nice way to liven it up a bit. I added a touch of vanilla while the oatmeal was cooking and topped it with blackberries and pecans.Your tip on adding the melted coconut oil to the peanut for easy drizzling was clutch! Big fan and my sweet tooth thanks you 😄
I made this using oat bran actually – because that, along with a bunch of chia seeds (which I bought and didn’t end up being a fan of in smoothies!) was what I was trying to use up. It turned out delicious, I used a bit less plant milk though. I also added some honey because I have a sweet tooth.
I’m not usually a breakfast person but this might convert me.
Thank you for the recipe, I like to eat high volume foods with a low caloric impact. I did notice the calorie are off a bit and wondering what brands you are using? The oats, banana, and peanut butter alone are 580 calories.
Ahh yay!! So glad this oatmeal turned out for you, DeAnna. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Hey Kristen – Sorry to hear that. Did you add the bananas and chia seeds to this oatmeal when cooking and how long did you let the oats cook for? I’ve never had an issue with the oats turning out too liquidy!
Hey Morgan – I normally make the oatmeal the morning I’m going to eat it, but you can certainly store this in an airtight container in the fridge if you are making this in advance.
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Kass. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Love this recipe! We do oatmeal every morning in our house and this recipe is always in the rotation once per week. I love the idea of cooking the banana into the oatmeal so much that I’ve actually stolen it to use on other oatmeal recipes with fruits and nuts on top as well! It adds a slight sweetness without needing to use any added sugar.
This is a new favorite in my breakfast rotation. I typically make a double batch, put in two Mason jars, then warm in the morning with peanut butter and honey. I love how filling this oatmeal is! Some breakfasts leave you hungry within an hour, but this isn’t one of them.
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Susan. I’m so glad you’re loving this oatmeal recipe. It’s my all-time fave. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it.
I actually made this recipe a while ago, but I just wanted to come back and say how good it is 🙂 So filling, easy to make and delicious!! It was the first stovetop oatmeal recipe I tried and it automatically got me hooked to making them that way. Thanks for sharing <3
Ahh yay!! So glad you’re enjoying this oatmeal recipe, Anna. It’s my all-time fave!! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3
I’d seen this on your IG so many times but finally tried it today and let me tell you – best oatmeal I’ve ever had! I’m even considering getting up earlier on weekdays just to make it before work, haha.
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Sintija!! I’m so glad you finally got a chance to try this recipe and loved it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it. 🙂
Made this for breakfast today and it was so quick and easy. Makes the perfect fluffy, satisfying oats and a lot of them. A good sized portion for me was 1/4-1/3 of the pot so I should have leftovers for a few days. Will be making again!
I can’t thank you enough for this delicious recipe! I’ve been making it at least once a week and portioning it into 3 meals. I sometimes add hemp seeds and blueberries for some added nutrition and flavor. I like that it isn’t so sweet and somewhat low in calories. I’m an oatmeal lover like you and I can’t wait to try some of your other oatmeal recipes. Thank you again and hope you and your family are well during this crazy time in our lives!
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying this recipe, Allison. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it! And I hope you’re doing well and staying safe as well. <3
This breakfast has become my go-to!!! So simple and fast and great for a pre-workout or an on-the-go meal! I mix in some chocolate oat milk or chocolate ripple (I’m vegan) and it’s the best as it gives it a chocolate, banana, pb combo! AHHHHmazing
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Too much water, it doesn’t cook down.
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Hi Nelody. I double up the water to make it extra creamy. I’ve made this recipe hundreds of times so I know for sure that it will cook down if you follow the recipe.
I’m SOOO bored with my standard healthy breakfast options. This was really delicious and filling. Will def check out some more EBF recipes!
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Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Liz. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
tried this for first time today and thank you so much (I have suffered for 3 months on the blandest of diets due to 3 miss diagnoses in hospitals 4 antibiotics and now at the gastro doc to try fix my reflu due to so much medication) I had to change peanut butter to almond butter and no cinnamon but sooooo creamy good and filling gave me JOY I will be eating the 2nd portion tomorrow am 🙂 and preparing this ahead for after surf sessions YUM
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This makes me so happy to hear, Ana. I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much. Thank you for coming back to leave a comment and star rating too. I so appreciate it.
Yum! I eat oatmeal most mornings and this was a nice way to liven it up a bit. I added a touch of vanilla while the oatmeal was cooking and topped it with blackberries and pecans.Your tip on adding the melted coconut oil to the peanut for easy drizzling was clutch! Big fan and my sweet tooth thanks you 😄
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So glad you loved this oatmeal, Nicole! It’s my absolute fave. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a review, I really appreciate it.
I made this using oat bran actually – because that, along with a bunch of chia seeds (which I bought and didn’t end up being a fan of in smoothies!) was what I was trying to use up. It turned out delicious, I used a bit less plant milk though. I also added some honey because I have a sweet tooth.
I’m not usually a breakfast person but this might convert me.
Oh yay!! So glad this was a hit for you, Hannah. Good to know that oat bran worked!
Made this and it came out great! Will definitely make again.
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So glad you enjoyed this oatmeal, Milly! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it!
very helpful and tasty !!!
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This is delicious😊
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I made this yesterday and put one serving in the fridge. It was delicious fresh but I think it was even better the day after. Thank you for this!!
Ahh yay! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Libby. 🙂
It tasted really good considering there was no sugar
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Thank you for the recipe, I like to eat high volume foods with a low caloric impact. I did notice the calorie are off a bit and wondering what brands you are using? The oats, banana, and peanut butter alone are 580 calories.
Hey Brooke. This recipe serves 2. I think that’s why your stats are different.
oooohhhhhh! this was so good & easy! my kiddos were SO impressed…not really a cooking mom, but trying… so THANKS! YUMMMMMY
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Ahh yay!! So glad this oatmeal turned out for you, DeAnna. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
It was SO BAD. Do
Not try this recipe. It was watery, and tasted so disgusting. Ruined my breakfast
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Hey Emily – I’m so sorry to hear you didn’t like this. The oats definitely shouldn’t be watery. Did you change anything about the recipe?
Mine was also watery. The liquid might be too much for the recipe. 3 cups of liquid for one cup of oatmeal doesn’t match up.
Hey Kristen – Sorry to hear that. Did you add the bananas and chia seeds to this oatmeal when cooking and how long did you let the oats cook for? I’ve never had an issue with the oats turning out too liquidy!
Is it kept in an airtight container?
Hey Morgan – I normally make the oatmeal the morning I’m going to eat it, but you can certainly store this in an airtight container in the fridge if you are making this in advance.
Thank you for this amazing recipe! Will definitely be making this all the time now for breakfast or dessert!
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Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Kass. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
These oats are AMAZING! I love how fluffy and sweet they are without any added sweetener. The PB and banana is beyond delicious.
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so quick, easy, & cheap!!! i loved this! it was so filling and tasted amazing with just the right amount of sweetness
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
I really like the recipe! The fluffy oatmeal, and my favorite peanut butter with banana!
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Love this recipe! We do oatmeal every morning in our house and this recipe is always in the rotation once per week. I love the idea of cooking the banana into the oatmeal so much that I’ve actually stolen it to use on other oatmeal recipes with fruits and nuts on top as well! It adds a slight sweetness without needing to use any added sugar.
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So glad you’ve been loving this recipe, Arie! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
This is a new favorite in my breakfast rotation. I typically make a double batch, put in two Mason jars, then warm in the morning with peanut butter and honey. I love how filling this oatmeal is! Some breakfasts leave you hungry within an hour, but this isn’t one of them.
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Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Susan. I’m so glad you’re loving this oatmeal recipe. It’s my all-time fave. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it.
I actually made this recipe a while ago, but I just wanted to come back and say how good it is 🙂 So filling, easy to make and delicious!! It was the first stovetop oatmeal recipe I tried and it automatically got me hooked to making them that way. Thanks for sharing <3
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Ahh yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed this oatmeal recipe. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
I seriously make this at least once a week and it is SO good. The perfect combo of oats, peanut butter, and banana!
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Ahh yay!! So glad you’re enjoying this oatmeal recipe, Anna. It’s my all-time fave!! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3
I’d seen this on your IG so many times but finally tried it today and let me tell you – best oatmeal I’ve ever had! I’m even considering getting up earlier on weekdays just to make it before work, haha.
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Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Sintija!! I’m so glad you finally got a chance to try this recipe and loved it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it. 🙂
Made this for breakfast today and it was so quick and easy. Makes the perfect fluffy, satisfying oats and a lot of them. A good sized portion for me was 1/4-1/3 of the pot so I should have leftovers for a few days. Will be making again!
★★★★★
I can’t thank you enough for this delicious recipe! I’ve been making it at least once a week and portioning it into 3 meals. I sometimes add hemp seeds and blueberries for some added nutrition and flavor. I like that it isn’t so sweet and somewhat low in calories. I’m an oatmeal lover like you and I can’t wait to try some of your other oatmeal recipes. Thank you again and hope you and your family are well during this crazy time in our lives!
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Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying this recipe, Allison. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it! And I hope you’re doing well and staying safe as well. <3
This breakfast has become my go-to!!! So simple and fast and great for a pre-workout or an on-the-go meal! I mix in some chocolate oat milk or chocolate ripple (I’m vegan) and it’s the best as it gives it a chocolate, banana, pb combo! AHHHHmazing
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Yay!! I’m so glad you’re loving this oatmeal, Linda! I so appreciate you coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3