This almond butter oatmeal is quick and easy, but takes it to the next level: Who knew healthy could also be this decadent? Creamy, rich, and oh-so-comforting, this velvety oatmeal feels like a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
2cupswater
1cuprolled oats
1teaspoonvanilla
¼ cupalmond butter
1tablespooncoconut oil
1mediumbananas, ripe but firm
2teaspoonsbrown 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 toppings
Chopped almonds, almond butter, maple syrup, and milk of choice