Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal in the Microwave

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal in the Microwave

Peanut butter banana oatmeal that's quick and easy to make in the microwave for a healthy, high protein breakfast that can be ready in under five minutes.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 3

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 309kcal

Author Christy Gurin

Ingredients

1/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 tsp. pure maple syrup (or honey or agave syrup)
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. peanut butter (if peanut butter is unsalted, add a tiny pinch of salt)
1 banana, sliced
2 Tbsp. chopped toasted nuts* (optional, I used pecans)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add oats and almond milk to a glass or other microwave safe container that is taller than necessary to keep the liquid from boiling over (I use a glass Pyrex 2 cup measuring cup).
Microwave on 70-80% power for 90 seconds. Add maple syrup, peanut butter, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir and microwave for another 90 seconds. If oats are not cooked thoroughly, microwave for another 30-90 seconds (the need for this will depend on the strength of your microwave).
Stir to evenly mix peanut butter in. Add sliced banana and chopped nuts (if desired) and eat right away, as soon as it is cool enough.

Notes

*Nuts can be 'toasted' in the microwave along with everything else.

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