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    Home » Recipes » Course & Meal Type » Breakfast & Brunch

    Posted on: Aug 12, 2010 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Banana & Peanut Butter Oatmeal with Maple Syrup... now that's a BREAKFAST!

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    This recipe has been featured on Maple Syrup World. 
     
    I worked from home today and was so busy that I didn't have a chance to eat until 1 PM.  I was starving!  My BFF, Anu, called me up from London before I had a chance to eat, she was sad!  Being the good friend I am, I talked to her for a little while to cheer her up.  While I was talking to her it hit me that I should make myself, oatmeal.  I don't know how I thought of oatmeal, maybe because my friend is prego, and you know oatmeal is healthy and all.  My thought process doesn't always make sense.


    Half way thru our conversation I asked her, "Do you like oatmeal?"  
    She said, "Yeah, it's okay, why?"  
    I said, "Well, I'm thinking of making some for me, so I'll just dedicate today's blog post to you since you can make something healthy for yourself while you are prego."  
    She didn't seem to care. 🙁  I know, right?  We soon hung up and she was in happier spirits, and I was happy that she was happy.  🙂

    I had fresh organic bananas that I picked up from Wegmans yesterday, and I can't waste anything that is organic (more $$, you know).  I put my bananas to good use and added them to my oatmeal; Peanut Butter just seemed like the obvious choice when eating bananas.  I could have added sugar or agave to my oatmeal, but Maple Syrup just sounded perfect with bananas.  This bowl of heavenly goodness was extremely satiating... I was full for 3 whole hours... and just look at the amount of nutrition in one bowl!

    NUTRITION: Oats help reduce cholesterol and are a good source of Protein and Fiber.  Bananas are a very good source of Vitamin B6. They are also a good source of Vitamin C and Fiber.  Peanut Butter is high in fat and should be eaten in moderation, however it is a good source of Fiber, Protein, Folic Acid, and Vitamin E.  Milk is a very good source of Calcium and Vitamin D. It is also a good source of Protein, Vitamins A and K.

    INGREDIENTS:

    • Quaker Oats - ½ cup
    • Milk 1% - ½ cup
    • Water - ½ cup
    • Pure Maple Syrup - 1 tablespoon (Maple Syrup is a NATURAL SWEETENER, you can also use Agave)
    • Banana - 1 (sliced)
    • Cinnamon - ⅛ tsp 
    • Natural Peanut Butter - 1 tablespoon (my pb DOES NOT contain High Fructose Corn Syrup)

    DIRECTIONS:
    1. Here is what you'll need.



    2. Add oats to a microwave safe bowl.



    3. Add milk.  I KNOW MY NAILS ARE NOT DONE!  🙂



    4. Add water. 



    5. Stir.



    6. Place in the microwave for 2 minutes.



    7. This is what you should have.



    8. Add maple syrup, which is a natural sweetener and is much better for you than sugar.  You can use Agave instead, however Maple Syrup tastes amazing!  Combine.



    9. Add cinnamon.  Combine.



    10. Slice a banana.  Add to the oatmeal.



    11. Heat 1 tablespoon peanut butter for 30-60 seconds in a microwave safe bowl.



    12. Top banana oatmeal with peanut butter.  PRETTY, RIGHT?

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    1. Anu says

      August 12, 2010 at 10:02 am

      Oatmeal made me throw up during my last pregnancy, but I will try it this time. It looks good with the peanut butter and its definitely a healthy start to the day! So, I just might risk it! Thanks for the dedication by the way!

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    2. Elyssa says

      August 13, 2010 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you for posting this! I've been trying to find a new delicious and healthy breakfast and I think that this is going on my weekly menu!

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    3. Leena says

      August 17, 2010 at 1:10 am

      I have to try this out. Never made oatmeal in the microwave. Looks super easy and yummy!

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    4. Grace says

      October 17, 2010 at 3:15 pm

      Being in need of comfort food, I made this for breakfast. I've never thought of putting peanut butter (I used almond butter) in my oatmeal before. Super good. I also used brown sugar instead of maple syrup just because I like brown sugar with almond butter. Very delicious and just what I needed. 🙂

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    5. Anonymous says

      June 16, 2011 at 1:05 pm

      DEEEEEEEEEEE-LICIOUS BREAKFAST! FILLING TOO

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    6. Nanna says

      April 12, 2012 at 9:51 am

      Very delicious!
      I only used water tho, and used less syrup, still veeeryyy tasty! Recommend other people who are tired of their oatmeal to do this! Nice with the peanut-butter too (:!

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