Friday, September 28, 2012

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal to Keep You Full Til Happy Hour

This is my absolute favorite breakfast and it is my weekend treat to myself.  I make it every Saturday morning and it keeps me full all the way til late afternoon.
I highly encourage any veg-interested people out there to peruse Angela's blog - ohsheglows.com.

Original recipe: http://ohsheglows.com/2012/09/06/early-morning-peanut-butter-banana-oatmeal/

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients:
-1 large very ripe banana, peeled and roughly chopped
-1 tsp non-dairy butter
-1/2 tbsp natural peanut butter
-1/2 cup rolled oats
-1/2-1 tsp ground flax
-1 cup almond milk
-1 tsp ground cinnamon
-1/8-1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
-pinch of salt
-1 tsp pure vanilla extract
-optional toppings: heaping 1/2 tbsp peanut butter, nuts, cinnamon, pure maple syrup

Method:

In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, cook the banana and non-dairy butter or oil for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in 1/2 tbsp peanut butter, and add the oats, flax, milk, spices, and a pinch of salt. Whisk well until combined.

Bring to a low boil and then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring often for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Scoop into a bowl and top with peanut butter, nuts, cinnamon, and maple syrup.

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