We’ve all heard about how important a healthy breakfast is, but on-the-go lives, can make that difficult. Something that we’ve found really works for us is to have oatmeal bowls every morning. When Kurt is home, we love to make a big breakfast spread. He usually has the girls help him make his incredible pancakes (to be linked later). However, on an average day, oatmeal bowls are our go-to.

I really love how quick and easy oatmeal is to prepare and that it keeps us full for the rest of the morning. It also makes me so happy knowing we’ve all had a healthy breakfast to start the day. As a base to almost any of our oatmeal bowls I stir in some peanut butter and almond milk.

This particular recipe is a fan favorite! I don’t think you can ever go wrong with ingredients like peanut butter, bananas, and chocolate chips. Any time the kids have a chance to tell me what to add to the oatmeal, it is always this combination. I never complain though!

Healthy Breakfast: Basic Oatmeal Bowls

Below, I included the basic recipe that we follow for making our oatmeal bowls. This makes one serving size, so make the necessary adjustments for however many you’re feeding.

Banana & Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl

Our favorite way to have a healthy, filling, and delicious start to our morning.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 2

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 c water (or your preferred milk) *milk will make it creamier & more calorie dense
1/2 c oats (Old-Fashioned or Rolled)
1 tbsp 100% Pure Maple Syrup (or honey)
1 tbsp peanut butter
your preferred milk for stirring in
1 banana (quartered & diced)
1 tbsp chocolate chips
1/2 tsp chia seeds

Method

Combine water and oats into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes to 2 1/2 minutes. I like to put it in for a minute and a half, then add another 30 seconds- 1 minute (to avoid having it bubble over).
Remove from the microwave and stir in maple syrup (or honey), peanut butter, and desired amount of milk.
Top with banana pieces and chocolate chips, then sprinkle with chia seeds. Serve warm.

Notes

This is just a basic oatmeal bowl, with a few, perfect add-ins to make it a creamy, delicious, and healthy breakfast choice.

There are so many great oatmeal bowls you can make. I’ll share some of our other favorite combinations and link them here, once they’re posted. Also, here’s a great list of ideas for 24 Delicious Breakfast Bowls, and another post of The 50 Best Oatmeal Recipes on the Planet.

I hope you’ll try out this yummy breakfast and let me know what you think, in the comments. What are some of your favorite toppings and combinations to add to oatmeal?

Sincerely,