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
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
Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast, because it's so easy, versatile, and stores well. But, it can be suuuuuper boring.
Nobody wants 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
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
What are your favorite breakfasts? I usually go for some sort of oatmeal because it's so easy, portable, and can be so delicious.
Farrah says
Yay for new breakfast ideas! I love peanut butter + banana!
Rebecca says
yes! it's such a great combo
jill conyers says
This is a classic! And also a recipe very similar is my race day breakfast.
Rebecca says
ohhh awesome! oatmeal is just the best 🙂
Mikki says
Two of my favorite things. Peanut butter and oatmeal. Add a handful of cocao nibs and I"m set. 🙂
Rebecca says
oh yes, that is a great addition!
Angela @maratho says
This looks so amazing! I love the flavor combo and I think my kids will too!!
Rebecca says
oh yes! best combo ever 🙂
Meredith says
I love the addition of peanut butter to oatmeal! These flavors look amazing, and I love the healthier take and make oatmeal suggestions!!!
Rebecca says
ya peanut butter is such a great addition! makes it way more filling 🙂
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Cannot beat the oatmeal and peanut butter combo!
Rebecca says
no way!!!
Rachel says
I love peanut butter and banana. What a yummy oatmeal!!!
Rebecca says
me too! it's so good!
Sarah says
You can't go wrong with this combo! I could eat oatmeal with bananas and peanut butter every day!
Rebecca says
me too! love that combo
Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says
Just a good looking breakfast! Nothing beats oatmeal with peanut butter! 😀
Rebecca says
totally totally agree!
Abbey Sharp says
Mmm this would definitely get me out of bed!
Rebecca says
same here! it's the small things
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
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!
Rebecca says
I definitely do too! it's great to have a couple options!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude says
I'm always looking for new breakfast ideas. This combines some of my favorites so I've got to try it!
Rebecca says
do it! it's so good & easy
Christina Bauer says
Simple, quick, and delicious! I'm all about PB & banana oatmeal 🙂
Rebecca says
amen! it's such a great flavor combo
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
I think we like the same things for breakfast... Pinned 🙂