Sleepytime Peanut (Or Almond) Butter Oats

Submitted by YummySmellsca

"Porridge isn’t just for breakfast anymore – a warm bowl of creamy oatmeal with a dab of peanut butter, a touch of honey, and magnesium-rich cocoa will help lull you off to dreamland."

 

• Ready In: 7mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 bowl
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup low-fat milk
• 1⁄2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup rolled oats (not instant, the 5-minute variety)
• 1⁄2 large banana, mashed
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter or 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1 teaspoon honey

directions

1. In a small pot, whisk together milk and cocoa powder until smooth and place over medium heat.
2. When the milk begins to steam, add the oats and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the banana, peanut butter and honey and serve.

Reviews

[FLKeysJen]

Delicious...tastes better than it looks! I had this for breakfast and enjoyed the mashed banana - will do that more often instead of sliced.

 

[Starrynews]

Very nice and filling dish! The banana and honey add a lovely sweetness. I used the peanut butter option. Thanks for sharing! PAC Spring '13