Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
This Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal recipe is so easy to make and so filling too. This is a great breakfast idea for when you need to use up one ripe banana.
Late Friday nights mean lazy Saturday mornings. Lazy mornings with my favourite breakfast, of course. It is really no surprise that it is oatmeal. AGAIN. But this morning, I wanted to make my oatmeal inspired by my favourite sandwich combo. Peanut butter and bananas. With some cacao nibs sprinkled on for good measure.
If you are an oatmeal hater, I am sorry. I can't stop with my addiction, and I just want to share my favourite combos with you. Maybe if I keep forcing them down your throat, you will eventually try one. And if I were you, I would start with my banana split oatmeal. Because it is all about the toppings, and I load it UP on that oatmeal!
BUT, if you are already on board the oatmeal train, how about adding another super simple combo to your rotation for an everyday kind of breakfast. The classic combo that reminds you of your childhood.. or if you are me, my midnight snack almost every night. Peanut butter and bananas. How can you go wrong? Plus it makes for a healthy breakfast for busy mornings, with no refined sugar and a drizzle of peanut butter on top for added healthy fats.
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Ingredients
You only need 4 basic ingredients to make this easy recipe, the 5th being optional:
- 1 ripe mashed banana
- milk
- old fashioned oats
- natural creamy peanut butter
- cacao nibs (optional)
I know a lot of people, John included, who are not a fan of cacao nibs. Which is fine, you can leave them out. But I can't get enough! I am almost glad that John doesn't like them, because then I get them all to myself!
This recipe is also healthy, as far as my oatmeal recipes go. No added sugar, this oatmeal is naturally sweetened with the banana. And, as every oatmeal recipe I make, this will keep you full until lunch.
Tips & Variations
Can I use quick cooking oats or steel cut oats instead of rolled oats? This recipe works well with either of those oats. Just know that the texture of quick oats makes the recipe a little bit more soft, whereas the steel cut oats will make the recipe a little more dry. Try adding an extra splash of milk (or a splash of non-dairy milk if you are making this vegan) if you are making it with steel cut oats.
Make this into a vegan peanut butter banana oatmeal. Instead of using regular milk, try using a non-dairy alternative. Some of my favorite replacements are almond milk, oat milk or soy milk.
Switch up the peanut butter. Instead of using regular peanut butter, try natural peanut butter instead. Or, if you wanted another taste altogether, I would try cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
Make this oatmeal extra decadent. Instead of the cacao nibs, replace those with dark chocolate chips. And if you have multiple ripe bananas, make some banana slices and top the oatmeal with those.
Meal prep this recipe. This oatmeal is a great recipe to make ahead of time. Just allow the oatmeal to cool to room temperature, then place in an airtight container and transfer to the fridge. This oatmeal lasts around 3 days in the fridge.
More Healthy Recipe Ideas
Like this Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal? Then you will love these delicious recipe ideas:
- Applesauce Baked Oatmeal
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Banana Bread
- Chocolate Almond Butter Blended Baked Oats
If you try this Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana, mashed
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon cacao nibs
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, mix together the banana, oats and milk. Heat on medium heat until thickened, around 5 minutes.
- Pour into a bowl and top with peanut butter and cacao nibs.
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I rarely use banana for breakfast. I know it is a fantastic ingredient but it just turned out to be this way. However, I do need to try this recipe now because it sounds amazing!
I hope you try it. Banana for breakfast is my favourite!!
I love banana in my oatmeal and the peanut butter is mandatory! It's the best kind of breakfast that will keep you full forever!
I agree!! Thanks Amanda!
I love PB and banana sandwiches, I thought I was the only one! This oatmeal sounds awesome.
No way! It was my favourite growing up 🙂
This looks delish !! I also like the more liquidy type of oatmeal, so I would probably make it like that, but this recipe sounds awesome and easy to make which is the best part <3 Thanks!
Thanks Valerie!!
My children love oatmeal so we are constantly experimenting with recipes. We are going to have to try this!
I hope you do. It is so good! Thanks Nicole 🙂
This sounds amazing. I have got to try it. I have everything in my pantry. Guess whats for breakfast tomorrow.
Thanks Lisa! Let me know how it goes.
Would this recipe work with almond butter? It looks great but the only thing is that I'm super allergic to peanut butter. But I'm sure I could just make it with almond butter instead.
Yes! It would be amazing with almond butter!!
I love oatmeal recipes. There is nothing better than creamy oatmeal on a cold Saturday morning! I know my daughter would love this one; she adores peanut butter and bananas!
I just had oatmeal again this morning too. So good!
WOW is all I can say! I love peanut butter so I have got to try this out!
Thanks! I hope you try this out!
I tried this at home and it is good! I use the Quacker Oats, and serve it during am craving for some snacks.
It's so good, right?
I don't think I have ever had oatmeal that had peanut butter in it. This looks like it would taste fantastic!
You definitely need to try it!
That's a great recipe! Looks tasty!
Thanks!