Sometimes it’s hard to know what to make for breakfast. We sometimes get into routines. A couple months ago Dan wanted to eat a lot healthier to lose weight and just get healthier. Me, being me, I took the challenge and took over his meal planning. One of the things I made and it’s now a family favorite is a protein oatmeal with bananas. I’ve been making it weekly. It can be easily doubled and reheats great. This oatmeal takes about 10 mins and is so easy is ridiculous.
Ingredients
1 cup old fashioned oats
3 cups milk (or water)
1 1/2 bananas sliced
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
2 tbsp peanut butter (will melt)
Directions
Add oats, milk, 1 sliced banana, chia seeds, cinnamon and sea salt into a medium sized pot on medium to high heat. stir to make sure everything is combined well.
Stir every min or two until the oats have soaked up the milk and get thicker. This will take about 10 mins or so.
Once finished, scoop into bowl, add as much of remaining sliced banana as you want and melted peanut butter
Enjoy
It’s really that easy. Like I said this recipe has become a family favorite, not just for Dan. The kids love it too. The milk, peanut butter and chia seeds add more protein to the oatmeal. You can of course use only water if you have a milk allergy.
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I'm a sucker for overnight oats! I might play with your recipe and do an overnight oat version, because that sounds so yum! Thanks a ton for sharing the deliciousness with us <3
ReplyDeleteI recently began oatmeals. They are great for short time snacks. This recipe looks unique.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "can be easily doubled" lol. I have all the ingredients right now except for bananas :O I love the idea of bananas inside and also more bananas with melted peanut butter on top. Sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteTo really give this an UMPH of protein, you should try adding a scoop of vegan protein powder to it!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy!! I also love that it has bananas on top! <3
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds delicious. I'm going to make it right now!
ReplyDeleteThat looks tasty! I'm wondering how this would taste with almond milk....hmmm. You have given me something to try!
ReplyDeletewhy do the really healthy dishes never look that appetizing? HAHA. I love my Quaker oatmeal and had never thought of adding Chai seeds. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a good recipe. To work in my house, we would have to make some changes -- half of the famil doesn't like peanut butter and half doesn't like oatmeal LOL Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love a good protein oatmeal in the morning! It's my power breakfast! I hope to eat later!
ReplyDeleteI love oatmeal for my breakfast! Thanks for sharing tips!
ReplyDeleteNever really done much with oatmeal, however this looks easy enough that even I could do it
ReplyDeleteI'm not that fan of oats but I love it when it's combined with bananas
ReplyDeleteI am not a big fan of oatmeal but I am looking for new breakfast options and it is great to try new things from time to time so I am giving this one a chance!
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious and I think it will brighten a day with that for breakfast! - Knycx Journeying
ReplyDeleteNow this is my kind of food. I would have this in the morning first thing or even as comfort food x
ReplyDeleteLooks good! A great source of protein! I love adding fruit to my oatmeal.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds tasty and I really need more protein in my diet. I am eating mostly veggies
ReplyDeleteThat looks really good. What a great way to fuel your day!
ReplyDeleteI love oatmeal for my breakfast! Thanks for sharing tips!
ReplyDeleteIf it has peanut butter, it's good by me! This looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteLooks good and tasty
ReplyDeleteI love oatmeal. This would be a great way for me to start my morning. Especially on work days. Thank you so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteOatmeal is soooo good. Have you ever had chocolate oatmeal? It’s delish!
ReplyDeleteI always add chia seeds to my oatmeal. I love the idea of adding peanut butter. This would make a great pre-workout meal.
ReplyDeleteI can see how this could be one of your family’s favorite breakfasts! I have a feeling it will be ours also. I love peanut butter and bananas together already. Adding the oatmeal, milk, chia seeds, cinnamon and sea salt definitely, not only makes this delicious, but healthy!! To me it’s a breakfast treat! I shared on Facebook and Twitter for others to enjoy! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy.
ReplyDeleteNow that the weather is getting warmer, I would love n overnight oats version so I do not need to add protein powder and make it taste chalky.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great and filling recipe. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI will have to try out the recipe..I definitely need more protein in my diet :)
ReplyDeleteLove this. It would make a hearty lunch or dinner too. I like eating breakfast foods for any meal, I'm a big oatmeal fan and I can always use more protein since I'm not a big meat eater, so this is perfect for me.
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