Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal
This Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal has the natural sweetness of bananas which are taken next level and caramelized. Matched perfectly with salty, creamy peanut butter plus crushed nuts and shaved chocolate, this is the most delicious satisfying breakfast ever!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 428kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium bananas
- 1 tablespoon oil for caramelizing bananas
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, all-natural
- 1/4 cup nuts chopped
- 2 squares dark chocolate shaved
Instructions
- Peel and slice bananas lengthwise. Heat a saute pan to medium-high heat and drizzle oil in the pan. Once hot, place bananas cut side down. Cook on each side about 1 minute or until slightly golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- To a medium saucepan, add water, milk, and salt. Turn heat to high until it begins to boil. Add oats and turn turn the heat down to medium. Simmer for 7-8 minutes. The oatmeal is done when all the liquid is absorbed and the oats are thick and fluffy.
- While the oatmeal is cooking, chop the nuts and shave chocolate.
- When oatmeal is done, portion into bowls. Drizzle each with a generous dollop of peanut butter, add banana slices and sprinkle with nuts and chocolate. Enjoy!
