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Peanut Butter Banana Protein Oats

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Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup water or low-fat milk
  • 1/2 ripe banana sliced
  • 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: a drizzle of honey and extra banana slices to top
  • Optional: a few dark chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Add the oats and water or milk to a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced banana and cinnamon and stir to combine.
  3. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the oats have absorbed the liquid and the banana has softened and begun to break down into the oats. Use the back of your spoon to mash the banana pieces further as they soften.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the peanut butter and stir through until fully melted and combined.
  5. Fold in the Greek yogurt off the heat — this keeps it creamy and prevents it from becoming watery.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  7. Pour into a bowl and top with extra banana slices, a drizzle of honey, and chocolate chips if using.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

Rolled oats bought in a large bulk bag remain one of the cheapest breakfasts available per serving. Natural peanut butter with just peanuts and salt is often less expensive than processed versions and has a better macro profile. Overripe bananas are ideal here and are regularly marked down in grocery stores — the riper the banana, the sweeter the oats, meaning you need less added sweetener.