Almond Butter Oatmeal Recipe
Creamy almond butter oatmeal made extra smooth with an optional whipped step, then finished with sweet, golden caramelized bananas. This cozy, flavorful bowl uses simple ingredients but delivers standout texture in every bite.
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
Notes
Oats: You can use quick oats if you prefer. You'll only need to cook them for 2-3 minutes.
Serving: 1 serving = ½ of the recipe, Calories: 477kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Sodium: 18mg, Potassium: 600mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 38IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 143mg, Iron: 3mg