Description
Oatmeal with Almond Butter & Banana is a warm, wholesome breakfast made with creamy oats, ripe banana, and nutty almond butter. It’s naturally sweet, filling, and perfect for busy mornings or a cozy start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped almonds, chia seeds, honey, or extra banana slices
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring almond milk to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the rolled oats, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
- While oats are cooking, slice the banana.
- Once the oats are cooked, stir in ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
- Pour oatmeal into a serving bowl.
- Top with banana slices and a generous spoonful of almond butter.
- Add optional toppings like chia seeds, chopped almonds, or a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
- Mash half the banana into the oats while cooking for extra sweetness and creaminess.
- Use peanut butter or cashew butter if you don’t have almond butter.
- Switch to oat milk or dairy milk depending on preference.
- Add chia seeds or protein powder to make it more filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
