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Re-think your morning bowl of oats with this creamy, chocolatey oatmeal drizzled with warm peanut butter and topped with banana slices. 

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We eat a lot of oatmeal, especially during the cold winter months, so I was excited to get busy in the kitchen when Milk Means More asked me to help celebrate “We Heart Oats” month this February.

Whole grains like oats are also an important tool to help prevent heart disease so it’s only fitting that I’m sharing this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal recipe during American Heart Month.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal - The Lemon Bowl

Of course, smart nutrition only makes sense it if tastes delicious which is why I know you’re going to love this creamy, chocolatey bowl of oatmeal drizzled with melted peanut butter and banana slices.

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If you typically cook your oats with water and top it with raisins and brown sugar, you might want to re-think your morning routine. While tasty, you’re essentially starting your day with a bowl of carbs. (Hello vending machine at 10am!)

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To give these oats more staying power, I cook them in protein-rich milk then top it with creamy peanut butter for a healthy dose of omega-3 rich fats. This powerful combination of protein, fiber and fat is the key to long lasting energy that will keep your blood sugar stable all morning long.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal - The Lemon Bowl

What is your favorite way to eat oatmeal? Here are a few other delicious ideas if you need more inspiration:

Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies from Amy’s Healthy Baking
Skinny Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie from Gimme Some Oven
Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bowls from Oh My Veggies
Oatmeal Cake from Taste and Tell
Lemon Coconut Overnight Oats from My Whole Food Life
Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal with Sweet Potato from Foodie Crush

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal with Banana Slices - The Lemon Bowl
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
8 mins
 
Re-think your morning bowl of oats with this creamy, chocolatey oatmeal drizzled with warm peanut butter and topped with banana slices.
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 4
Calories: 350 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 2 cups milk 2% reduced fat
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • slices banana for topping
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Instructions
  1. Whisk together milk, water, cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a sauce pot over medium heat. When bubbles begin to form around the edges, add oats and stir.
  2. Bring oats to a low boil then reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed and oats are chewy, 5-6 minutes.
  3. While oatmeal is cooking, heat the peanut butter in the microwave until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour oatmeal into four bowls and drizzle each bowl with a tablespoon of melted peanut butter. Top with banana slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 Calories from Fat 127
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.1g 22%
Saturated Fat 4.1g 21%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 430mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g 30%
Sugars 12.3g
Protein 13.6g 27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclosure: I am honored to be a Dairy Ambassador for Milk Means More. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. As always, all thoughts are my own.

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  1. This looks delicious. I am curious how it tastes without any sweetener in it though… I’m not a fan of adding any sweetener but fruit to my breaky, but I find cocoa needs something. Has anyone out there tried the recipe?

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  9. I “discovered” oatmeal almost two years ago after never having eaten it my entire life except for in a cookie & in an attempt to give up sugar have become totally addicted to it! My friends have nicknamed me “Oats” & I even threw a National Oatmeal Day party last October! Thanks so much for this recipe – I will be adding this to my current plethora of oats selections! Love your blog btw!

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  11. You are so right on about adding protein just by cooking oats in milk. I have thought about switching it up on the kids, they would never know and it would taste even better really!! Really though..you had me at chocolate, peanut butter and banana… :) This looks incredible.

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  14. I sort of forgot to scroll down after seeing your first photo… The PB is so mesmerizing and makes your oatmeal look incredible! I’d definitely be happy starting my day with a bowl of this! :) And thank you for mentioning my oatmeal cookies too — you’re so sweet Liz! Pinned!

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