Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
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Published Jan 02, 2017, Updated Dec 06, 2023
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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.
Now that I’ve shared how to make oatmeal, I have to share my favorite oatmeal recipe ever… peanut butter banana oatmeal.
Peanut butter and banana is one of the best combos 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, this would be a great recipe to try. Each bowl has around 370 calories, 17 grams of fiber (woot!), and 11 grams of protein!
How to Make Voluminous 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 is a volume eater’s best friend… especially when made with extra water and pumped up with bananas and chia seeds! 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.
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 – the banana slices almost melt into the oats giving them a fluffy texture and a subtle sweetness.
- cinnamon – I love adding cinnamon to my oats for a touch of warmth and sweetness without any sugar.
- sea salt – just to bring out all the flavors in the oatmeal.
- water – you can also use non-dairy milk (like almond milk) or a blend of both milk and water.
- peanut butter – I personally love the taste of peanut butter but any nut or seed butter will work.
How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Making this peanut butter banana oatmeal is a breeze.
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.
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled 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.
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Notes
- Meal prep: 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.
- Overnight oats: 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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So no peanut butter in the actual oatmeal? Just on top?
That’s correct. Just stir the peanut butter in right before before serving. 🙂
Any alternative suggestions for a non-banana lover? (I know it’s a rarity) This looks amazing but I just can’t do bananas!
Happy New Year! Hope you are well!
hmmm… you could always make it without the banana! If you need a little sweetness you can try adding maple syrup or honey. Another option would be chopped apples. I love apple cinnamon oats!
This is one of the healthiest breakfasts that I had seen in the recent times.
Just finished the 2nd portion this morning — yum! Perfect right before a snowstorm…
A side note: my oats weren’t even close to being done at the 8-10 minute mark. It took twice as long (22min) for it to look like somewhat like your pic. I followed the recipe (no substitutions). I’m just letting others know it might take a tad longer. I loved adding the coconut oil to the peanut butter! I never thought of doing that! I’ve always loved the combo of peanut butter and coconut. Thanks for another yummy (and easy) recipe! 🙂
Yay! So glad you enjoyed the oats, Kristen. Interesting about the cook time. You used old fashioned rolled oats, correct? I’m wondering if your temperature was just a bit lower so it took the oats longer to cook up? I usually do medium-high heat.
This was easy and quick to make with staple ingredients. It made a large portion to serve my family of 4. It tasted delicious! Thank you!
Yay!! So glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Jackie!
Could slow-cooking steel-cut oats be used in place of the processed oats, and if so, does it change anything else as far as timing goes?
Yes, you can totally use steel cut oats. You’ll do the same oat to water ratio (1 cup of oats to 3 cups of water). Add everything to your pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the oats are tender. I have a steel cut oat recipe too if you’re interested.
Thank you! Yes, I would LOVE the steel cut recipe!
THANK YOU for the oatmeal:water ratio tip. I’ve made my oats this way for two mornings now, and I don’t think I’ll switch back. I’m a volume eater too (usually my dinner plate is covered in a layer of lightly sauteed kale, and then the main/sides go on top of that…) If you have any other volume tips, I’d love to hear them!
OMG, I made this Friday and ate it for breakfast that day and again Saturday, so, so good, thank you for sharing!
Hooray!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Dawn!!
Great oatmeal recipe you have here! Love it! Can’t wait to give this one a try. Its perfect for winter and those chilly mornings.
I’m making this right now! Was trying to think of something to make for breakfast when I stumbled on this recipe on Pinterest. I will be saving it and will be making this for my family soon 🙂
For now I’m going to enjoy this by myself
Yay!!! I hope you loved the oatmeal, Sheena-Rae. 🙂