Almond Butter Oatmeal
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This almond butter oatmeal is rich, creamy, and quietly indulgent, with an optional step that blends the oats into a silky, smooth texture. Topped with caramelized banana rounds and a drizzle of maple syrup, it’s a simple bowl that eats like a real treat.
This almond butter oatmeal is all about richness and texture, starting with a simple bowl of oats that turns into something unexpectedly special. An optional spin in the blender transforms cooked oatmeal into whipped oatmeal—smooth, velvety, and almost cream-like. Almond butter melts right into the warm oats, adding a deep, nutty flavor and a luscious body that makes every spoonful feel indulgent.
The toppings are what push it over the top. Bananas are sliced into rounds and gently pan-fried in coconut oil with brown sugar until they’re soft in the middle and have lightly crisp, caramelized edges. Spoon them over the almond butter oatmeal, add a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of chopped almonds for crunch, and you’ve got a bowl that balances creamy and crisp, sweet and nutty — simple ingredients, elevated in the best way.
More oatmeal toppings
The caramelized bananas are so delicious! Honestly, it’s hard not to snack on them straight from the pan. However, the beauty of oatmeal is you can customize it with whatever you’d like. Some suggestions include:
- Cozy Spices: Some cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom enhance the warmth of this oatmeal.
- Sweet: If you’re feeling extra indulgent, go wild and bust out the dark chocolate chips. Drizzles of honey is divine, or sprinkle some brown or coconut sugar on top.
- Nuts & seeds: Swap out the chopped almonds for another nut like walnuts or pecans, to add a different crunch. You could also sprinkle some sunflower seeds, chia seeds, or flaxseeds.
- Fruits: Top picks are sliced apples, apricots, blueberries, strawberries, cranberries (okay, any berries!), raisins, or chopped dates.
Almond Butter Oatmeal Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium bananas (ripe but firm)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- Chopped almonds, almond butter, maple syrup, and milk of choice (to serve)
Instructions
- Place the water, rolled oats, and vanilla in a small pot over high heat. Bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the almond butter to the pot and stir briskly for 1 minute. Continue to cook for 3-4 more minutes, or until the oats are soft.1 cup rolled oats, ¼ cup almond butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 cups water
- While the oats are cooking, make the bananas. Melt the coconut oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Slice the bananas and sprinkle the brown sugar over both sides. Add them to the pan in a single layer and fry until they're golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Flip the bananas over and let them caramelize on the other side, about 1-2 minutes more.1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 medium bananas, 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- Optional step: For super creamy almond butter oatmeal, place the oatmeal into your blender and blend on high until smooth.
- Divide the almond butter oatmeal between 2 bowls and then top with the caramelized bananas and any or all of the toppingsChopped almonds, almond butter, maple syrup, and milk of choice
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Oats are the best, aren’t they? I bought a giant, Costco bag of Irish oats the other day and so have been having them for breakfast every morning. So good!
I’m all about caramelized bananas (and almond butter duh). This looks awesome!
They’re so good! The bananas and the almond butter!
Thank you so much, lovely lady!