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.
This is awesome!
Question, if I don’t have chia seeds, the amount of water stays the same?
Thank you!
Hi Sofia! Yes, the amount of water still stays the same without the chia seeds.
I tried this recipe the other day and I liked it except, next time I will add the banana after it is cooked, seems like the banana’s lost their flavor in the cooking process.
That makes sense! I like adding the banana into the oats while they cook because the banana gets fluffy and adds a hint of sweetness to the oats but adding sliced bananas after cooking is delicious too!
How long would this stay in the refrigerator for
I’d say 2-3 days!
Yum!! Keeper of a recipe!! Perfect for a cold morning.
So glad you enjoyed it, Kristen.
Could quick cooking oats be used?
I’m new to the oatmeal world (well non-instant oatmeal, those are just too small and filled with sugar) and it’s cold now so I can’t wait to make these because it’s my favourite flavour combo.
This is the fluffiest, most amazing bowl of oatmeal I have EVER had!!
I adore oatmeal & can’t believe I have lived 32 years of my life without this, lol. This will be a part of my weekly diet for sure! I thought I would top it off with some milk, but honestly it is creamy & delicious without so much as a drop of milk.
Thank you for the delicious & incredibly healthy recipe. 🙂
Live this recipe and I am not an oatmeal person. I could eat this every morning!
I do not like coconut in any form. Is there something else I can mix with the peanut butter for a drizzle?
Any type of oil should work since it’s only a small amount!
I just mixed a little avocado oil with mine since I need to restock my pantry 🙂 … I also added some ground flax seed instead of chia seeds because I’m out of those too … turned out good 🙂
This has been my go-to breakfast recipe for a while now. SO GOOD.
Ahh!! This makes me so happy. Glad you love ii, Sophie!
I just made this for the first time! What is the best way to eat it the next morning? Do you heat it up or eat it cold?
The best recipe to ever be posted on the internet!