Whipped Almond Butter Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas
If you haven't had whipped almond butter oatmeal before, you're in for a real treat. It's extra rich and creamy and full of healthy (and tasty!) almond butter. You're going to love it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 bananas, ripe but firm
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
- Optional toppings: coconut milk, honey, coconut sugar, cocoa nibs, coconut, chia seeds, hemp hearts
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats, vanilla, and 3 cups of water in a small pot over high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the almond butter to the pot and whisk briskly for 1 minute. Continue to cook for 3-4 more minutes, or until the oats are soft.1 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¼ cup almond butter
- Meanwhile, heat the coconut oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Slice the bananas and sprinkle the coconut or brown sugar over both sides. Add them to the pan in a single layer and fry until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 1-2 minutes. Flip the bananas over and let them caramelize on the other side, about 1-2 minutes more.1 teaspoon coconut oil, 2 bananas, 2 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- Place the oatmeal into your blender and blend on high until smooth. Pour the whipped almond butter oatmeal into 2 bowls and top with the caramelized bananas, toasted almonds and any or all of the optional toppings.2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds, Optional toppings: coconut milk, honey, coconut sugar, cocoa nibs, coconut, chia seeds, hemp hearts
Serving: 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 272kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 7mg, Potassium: 438mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 38IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 81mg, Iron: 2mg