Banana peanut butter oatmeal
Creamy rolled oats with banana, cinnamon and peanut butter for a simple warm breakfast.
Serving illustration.
Use rolled oats, not steel-cut oats, which need a different cooking method. The oatmeal thickens as it stands, so keep a little extra milk available rather than cooking it dry. Banana provides sweetness without requiring syrup. Stir peanut butter well before measuring if the jar has separated. This recipe contains peanuts and may contain milk; use a suitable alternative only after checking its label.
Make this breakfast work for you
Use rolled oats, not steel-cut oats, which need a different cooking method. The oatmeal thickens as it stands, so keep a little extra milk available rather than cooking it dry.
Banana provides sweetness without requiring syrup. Stir peanut butter well before measuring if the jar has separated. This recipe contains peanuts and may contain milk; use a suitable alternative only after checking its label.
Before you begin
This recipe makes two servings. Set out the measured ingredients and read all the steps before starting. Use the serving selector for a different number of people; timing does not scale automatically. Larger cooked batches may need a second pan or separate batches.
Serve the banana on top just before eating so its texture stays fresh. For a smaller appetite, keep the recipe proportions and choose the number of people in the card.
Banana peanut butter oatmeal
Prep and cooking times are estimates.
Ingredients
How to make it
- Prepare ingredientsPour the milk into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring so it does not catch.
- Build the baseStir in the oats and reduce to medium-low. Cook for about 5–8 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are tender; follow your oat package if its timing differs.
- CombineStir in the cinnamon and half the peanut butter. If the oats are too thick, add a small splash of milk and stir until creamy.
- Finish and serveDivide into two bowls. Slice the banana over the top and finish with the remaining peanut butter. Serve warm.
Make it work for you
Serve the banana on top just before eating so its texture stays fresh. For a smaller appetite, keep the recipe proportions and choose the number of people in the card.
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