Energy-Boosting Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl During Pregnancy is a healthy breakfast in a bowl. It’s colorful, loaded with fiber and protein, and naturally sweetened with fruit.
Peanut Butter Breakfast Oatmeal Bowl
If you’re looking for a nutritious breakfast that takes just five minutes to make, look no further. This Energy-Boosting Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl During Pregnancy is packed with fiber and protein, helping keep you full and satisfied until lunch.
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Is Oatmeal a Healthy Breakfast?
This oatmeal bowl is a heart-healthy breakfast and a great way to start the morning. Although the carbohydrates are relatively high in this oatmeal bowl recipe, it’s loaded with whole grains and fruit, providing more than 11 grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein. It’s also a great way to enjoy a variety of colorful fruits, which offer essential vitamins and minerals.
How Do You Sweeten Oatmeal Naturally?
Don’t add sugar to my oats. Instead, use ripe mashed banana to naturally sweeten them, making the oats sweet enough for taste. If you prefer a sweeter bowl, feel free to drizzle a little honey or maple syrup over the top.
Oatmeal Bowl Toppings
The toppings are versatile, though. Below are some additional topping ideas, but feel free to create your own combinations.
Fruit: Banana, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, peaches, figs
Dried Fruit: Dried cranberries, prunes, dates
Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios
Seeds: Chia seeds, flax seeds
Sauce: Melted peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower butter, honey, or maple syrup
Energy-Boosting Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl During Pregnancy
Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy1
servings2
minutes5
minutes389
kcalPeanut Butter Breakfast Oatmeal Bowl is a healthy breakfast, loaded with fiber and protein, and sweetened naturally with fruit.
Ingredients
1 medium banana, sliced
1/3 cup quick or rolled oats
1/4 cup raspberries
1/4 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, melted 30 to 60 seconds in the microwave.
Directions
- Mash half of the banana with a fork.
- Combine 2/3 cup water, oats and the mashed banana in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the oats have thickened and softened, about 1 to 5 minutes, depending on the oats you use.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with the remaining banana sliced, raspberries, blueberries, almonds and chia seeds then drizzle with the melted peanut butter.
Notes
- Double or triple for more servings.