This peanut butter banana oatmeal recipe will turn breakfast into a bonanza of flavor.
Peanut butter and bananas are cooked in instant oatmeal and topped with chocolate chips and banana slices for a fun and tasty way to start the day
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal is Perfect for Breakfast Because…
- This recipe is quick and easy to make, with iconic ‘chunky monkey’ flavors, for a fun and delicious breakfast.
- Creamy, sweet, and nutty flavors and textures come together for the perfect morning meal.
- Indulgent and filling, peanut butter banana oatmeal makes a wholesome weekday breakfast or snack.
Chunky Monkey Medley
Oats: Use instant steel cut or old-fashioned oats work in this recipe, you might need to adjust the time for the desired creamy effect.
Peanut Butter: Choose creamy or crunchy, almond butter, cashew butter, or seed butter like sunflower.
Chocolate Chips: Any size, regular or mini will do. Why not try white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, cinnamon chips, or extra peanut butter chips?
Bananas: Bananas are nutrient-packed and add natural sweetness to this recipe.
Chunky Monkey Creations
- Mix and match sliced bananas with sliced strawberries, apples, pears, or any kind of berries.
- For an extra pop of protein, stir in a scoop of protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp seeds.
- A drizzle of caramel syrup, or a scoop of your favorite jam or preserves make this chunky monkey peanut butter banana oatmeal a new breakfast treat every time.
- Press mixture into a baking dish and make bake into bars. Slice into squares, wrap, and refrigerate or freeze for a grab-and-go breakfast treat or snack.
How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
- Cook oats, bananas, and peanut butter in water until desired creaminess (recipe below.)
- Divide into bowls and top with chocolate chips and banana slices.
Serving and Storing Chunky Monkey Oatmeal
Serve this tasty treat with a creamy smoothie or a bowl of fresh fruit for a well rounded meal.
Prep oatmeal in small jars up to two days ahead and refrigerate until ready to reheat and eat.
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 4 days. Freeze in zippered bags for up to one month and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Portions can be reheated in the microwave with a little milk added to make it creamy again.
Breakfast For Monkeys Of All Ages
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal (Chunky Monkey!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup instant steel cut oats or old fashioned oats
- 3 bananas peeled and sliced
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- banana slices optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot, add water, oats, banana, and peanut butter.
- On medium high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer oatmeal for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked and creamy and oatmeal reaches your desired consistency.
- Scoop into 4 bowls, sprinkling with chocolate chips and banana slices.
Notes
- Tip: save a couple of slices from the banana to use as garnish if you don’t have extra banana.
- Cook for 7 minutes for instant steel cut oats.
- For extra nutrition, add 1 Tablespoon of flax or chia seeds.
- Leftovers will keep in a refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 days and in the freezer for 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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