Caramelized Banana and Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Let me tell you about this amazingly delicious caramelized banana and peanut butter oatmeal.

It's so good it could *almost* be dessert!

The oatmeal is loaded with oats, chia seeds, peanut butter and vanilla and the bananas are caramelized with a tiny bit of butter and brown sugar. Finish it all off with nuts and you have the most fabulous bowl of oatmeal, ever.

How to make caramelized banana and peanut butter oatmeal

Featured Ingredients

• Rolled oats and chia seeds: So much great fiber and a boost of omegas to help you start your day off right.
• Vanilla extract and maple syrup: Is there a better combination than vanilla and maple?
• Peanut butter: For that amazingly nutty PB flavor, plus some protein to sustain you for a few hours.
• Milk: For that creaminess (P.S. my fave is vanilla soy or almond).
• Walnuts and almonds: For crunch, nuttiness and a bit more nutrition.
• Caramelized bananas: Bananas with a crispy, sweet exterior with just a hint of buttery goodness.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Pour oats and chia seeds into the water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until oats are soft.
3. Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, peanut butter, milk and maple syrup until combined.
4. In a medium skillet, melt butter and brown sugar at medium-high heat.
5. Add sliced bananas and cook 1-2 minutes per side, until browned, flipping once.
6. Scoop oatmeal into bowls and top with milk and maple syrup, as desired, and walnuts/almonds and caramelized bananas.

Recipe Substitutions and Alterations

• For the oats: Use old fashioned rolled, steel cut or quick cooking oats.
  • Adjust the cooking time according to the package directions.
• For the chia seeds: You can leave them out, or you can mix in some ground flax seed when before you serve the oatmeal.
  • Both provide a dose of omega 3s and additional fiber.
• For the maple syrup: You could use honey or brown sugar as a substitute.
• For the milk: Any milk will work, such as cow's, soy, pea, oat, almond, cashew, rice or coconut.
• For the nuts: Any nuts will work, such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts or macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Considerations

• To make it gluten free: Use certified gluten free oats. Be sure all ingredients you choose are gluten free.
• To make it dairy free: Use a dairy free milk alternative, such as soy, pea, oat, almond, cashew, rice or coconut.
• To make it vegan: Use a plant-based milk alternative, such as soy, pea, oat, almond, cashew, rice or coconut.
  • Skip the butter or use a plant-based butter substitute.
• To make it nut free: Skip the nuts.
  • Be sure all packaged ingredients you choose are nut free.
• To make it egg free: This recipe does not contain eggs.

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