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    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

    June 14, 2017 Updated May 15, 2020 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Breakfast, Entrees, Prep Ahead Meals, Recipe Index

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    Raid your pantry to make this delicious and super easy peanut butter banana oatmeal. It's quick and packed with fiber to power your work day.

    How Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal fits into my lifestyle

    holding oatmeal with peanut butter and bananas on top

    Can we start with a bit of real talk? I like oatmeal, it's a great vehicle for so many delicious flavors, and is packed with fiber. But, every time I eat oatmeal, I find myself hungry an hour or so later. It's so frustrating. I decided to play around with flavors & realized that I can add peanut butter or nuts to my oatmeal and that alone bulks my oatmeal up enough to keep me full for the whole morning. The added fiber and fat from these nuts was just what I needed.

    Peanut butter and banana is one of my absolute favorite flavor combinations. It's sweet, salty, and just so delicious.

    How it can fit into your life

    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal in a bowl on a blue towel

    Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast, because it's so easy, versatile, and stores well. But, it can be suuuuuper boring. Ain't nobody want boring breakfasts.... so open up your cupboards & grab these staples to make your delicious and easy breakfast. You can even make it ahead of time & eat for the week.

    Make sure to put the oatmeal in a giant bowl to microwave, it likes to grow and overflow. I've made this mistake far too many times.

    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal in a bowl
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    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

    Raid your pantry to make this delicious and super easy peanut butter banana oatmeal. It's quick and packed with fiber to power your work day.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Author Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup rolled oats
    • 1 ½ cup water
    • pinch of salt
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
    • ½ banana sliced
    • sprinkle of cinnamon ~I add ¼ teaspoon

    Instructions

    • Combine rolled oats, water, and pinch of salt in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2.5-3 minutes.
    • Stir oatmeal, then add peanut butter, banana, and cinnamon

    Notes

    -You can make this on the stovetop
    -I love making oatmeal packets to bring to eat at work, instead of using regular peanut butter, I use a teaspoon of peanut butter powder, and dried fruit. I add all these ingredients to a bag, and pour it into boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes until thickened.
    -This flavored oatmeal is delicious day of, and also days after. You can increase the portion size, cook the oatmeal, and then refrigerate individual servings for quick breakfasts during the week. Just heat the oatmeal up as needed, and enjoy.

    What are your favorite breakfasts? I usually go for some sort of oatmeal because it's so easy, portable, and can be so delicious.

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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      I think we like the same things for breakfast... Pinned 🙂

      Reply
    2. Christina Bauer says

      September 22, 2017 at 10:23 am

      Simple, quick, and delicious! I'm all about PB & banana oatmeal 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 22, 2017 at 11:40 am

        amen! it's such a great flavor combo

        Reply
    3. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

      September 22, 2017 at 10:40 am

      I'm always looking for new breakfast ideas. This combines some of my favorites so I've got to try it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 22, 2017 at 11:40 am

        do it! it's so good & easy

        Reply
    4. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      September 22, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      i go through phases with oatmeal...i love overnight oats though but in the winter, i crave for warm ones. love this variation - such a classic!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:25 pm

        I definitely do too! it's great to have a couple options!

        Reply
    5. Abbey Sharp says

      September 22, 2017 at 1:16 pm

      Mmm this would definitely get me out of bed!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:32 pm

        same here! it's the small things

        Reply
    6. Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:41 pm

      Just a good looking breakfast! Nothing beats oatmeal with peanut butter! 😀

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm

        totally totally agree!

        Reply
    7. Sarah says

      September 22, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      You can't go wrong with this combo! I could eat oatmeal with bananas and peanut butter every day!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm

        me too! love that combo

        Reply
    8. Rachel says

      September 22, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      I love peanut butter and banana. What a yummy oatmeal!!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm

        me too! it's so good!

        Reply
    9. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

      September 22, 2017 at 7:38 pm

      Cannot beat the oatmeal and peanut butter combo!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:21 pm

        no way!!!

        Reply
    10. Meredith says

      September 23, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      I love the addition of peanut butter to oatmeal! These flavors look amazing, and I love the healthier take and make oatmeal suggestions!!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:21 pm

        ya peanut butter is such a great addition! makes it way more filling 🙂

        Reply
    11. Angela @maratho says

      September 23, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      This looks so amazing! I love the flavor combo and I think my kids will too!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm

        oh yes! best combo ever 🙂

        Reply
    12. Mikki says

      September 23, 2017 at 7:25 pm

      Two of my favorite things. Peanut butter and oatmeal. Add a handful of cocao nibs and I"m set. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm

        oh yes, that is a great addition!

        Reply
    13. jill conyers says

      September 24, 2017 at 2:00 am

      This is a classic! And also a recipe very similar is my race day breakfast.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 24, 2017 at 5:15 pm

        ohhh awesome! oatmeal is just the best 🙂

        Reply
    14. Farrah says

      September 24, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      Yay for new breakfast ideas! I love peanut butter + banana!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 25, 2017 at 9:37 am

        yes! it's such a great combo

        Reply

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