Peanut Butter Banana Chia Oatmeal(protein)

 This peanut butter banana oatmeal is creamy, voluminous and will keep you full all morning long! Plus, it only takes about 10 minutes to make and is vegan + gluten-free.

Let’s start the year with one of my absolute favorite oatmeal recipes that has somehow never made it to the blog until now — peanut butter banana chia oatmeal.

Peanut butter and banana is one of the best combos ever so it makes sense that this peanut butter banana oatmeal is sooo good. If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast recipe to add to your rotation for the New Year, this would be a great recipe to try. Each bowl has around 370 calories, 17 grams of fiber (woot!), and 11 grams of protein!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 banana, sliced (save a few for topping)
• 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of sea salt
• 3 cups of water, non-dairy milk or a blend of both
• 2 Tablespoons peanut butter or another type of nut butter

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add oats, banana slices, chia seeds, cinnamon and sea salt to a pot. Add water and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Be sure to stir the oats several times while cooking to make sure the banana slices melt into the oats and the chia seeds don’t clump. You’ll know the oatmeal is done when all the liquid is absorbed and the oats are thick and fluffy.
• Portion oats into two bowls and serve with peanut butter, banana slices, and a sprinkle of chia seeds. Add a splash of non-dairy milk and/or maple syrup on top before serving, if desired.