This bowl of oats offers up about 23g of protein and tastes like a peanut butter cookie! Banana adds natural sweetness to this vegan and gluten free breakfast recipe while cacao nibs add a fruity chocolate note.
“Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself.”
–Henry David Thoreau
Though my routine pretty much stays the same every morning, my breakfast preference will ebb and flow like the seasons. The one constant is that it remain relatively simple. I want a certain sense of ease in the morning so that I can save up energy for working on my various creative projects and tending to the garden. The past several weeks this oatmeal has been the anchor of each day. Filling, nourishing, sustaining, and comforting.
As humble as this breakfast may look, it certainly isn’t lacking in nutrition. As made below, this bowl of oats offers up about 23g of protein, a healthy dose of dietary fiber, and nutrients like manganese, magnesium, iron, and potassium. Plus, it tastes like a peanut butter cookie. Though I change up the toppings depending on what I’m craving, I’ve really been digging this banana and cacao nib combo. The ground ginger might seem like an odd choice but I use it to support my digestive system. You can use cinnamon if you like or omit it completely.
Peanut Butter Oats with Hemp, Banana, & Cacao Nibs
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This bowl of oats offers up about 23g of protein and tastes like a peanut butter cookie! Banana adds natural sweetness to this vegan and gluten free breakfast recipe while cacao nibs add a fruity chocolate note.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- tiny pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- maple syrup or honey to taste
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1/2 a banana, sliced
Instructions
Combine the oats, water, salt, and ginger in a small pot set over medium heat. After 3-5 minutes the oatmeal will start to thicken and bubbles will begin forming. Once it gets to this point, turn the heat down to medium low and continue to cook until it gets to your desired thickness. Remove the oatmeal from the heat, then stir in your sweetener of choice, the peanut butter, and the hemp seeds. Spoon the oatmeal into a bowl then top with the cacao nibs and sliced banana. Eat & enjoy! Makes 1 serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: breakfast
