I know yesterday I knocked your socks off with my Brownie Batter Oatmeal. If you missed it, click it. Go ahead. I promise I will wait for you 😉
Now, get ready.
Mind.
Blown.
Not only did I recreate the brownie batter, I added some extra protein for good measure.Â
And if the title didn’t already give it away, that wonderful, scrumptious topping is all natural peanut butter…..all nice and melted.
You’re welcome.
In all seriousness, its obvious I am on an oatmeal kick. It’s snowing out and I am tired of eggs. Dudes, seriously. I eat them almost every day. Â So be prepared, I have a few more oatmeal recipes coming your way. A few experiments gone good.
This recipe is really simple. It follows yesterday’s brownie batter oatmeal but I added a scoop of vanilla protein powder and mixed it well. It gave it a bit of a creamier chocolate taste. A bit of sweetness, but not too much. Then, I decide that wasn’t enough. I had some natural peanut butter; you know, the kind with the oil that floats on the top? Well, I mixed it up really good and put a drizzle ok, a spoonful on top. Because the brownie batter oatmeal was still warm, the peanut butter melted like caramel.
Instant Reese’s peanut butter cup. Only, healthier.
And, in a pretty dish.
It.
Was.
So.
Good.
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup steel cut or old-fashioned oats
- 1½ frozen banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar substitute
- 4 TBSP all natural peanut butter
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- Brown Sugar Substitute:
- Use any sugar replacement of your choice. I use Stevia.
- ¼ cup Stevia
- 2-3 tsp molasses
- Combine the Stevia with 2 tsp molasses. Mix with fork. Add last tsp only if their isn't enough coverage.
- In a medium size saucepan on low heat combine all ingredients except for the protein powder and peanut butter.
- Slow cook mixture for about 10 minutes.
- Continue to stir and then turn the heat up to medium.
- I find that adding the protein powder in a shaker cup with a little bit of water will make it much easier to mix in the oatmeal. If you just pour the powder in, you run the risk of having powder lumps in your oats.
- Oatmeal mixture will begin to bubble and thicken. When it does, add your protein liquid.
- Turn back on low when it starts to bubble and protein has been added. Continue mixing.
- Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes. Or, until desired consistency.
- Serve into dishes immediately and top with peanut butter so it well melt.
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Tell me, what is your favorite way to eat oatmeal? I would love to hear all about it.
Stay tuned for apple pie oats and chocolate covered strawberry oats! I’m also attempting overnight oats as well as chia and oats combined! Pretty sure oats and yogurt will be hidden in there somewhere! But, that’s not all. I have some great dutch oven soup recipes coming as well as some blow-your-mind twice baked ‘fried’ chicken legs.
Mrs. YUM is getting her groove back people. Watch out! 😉
This looks great and I love how you’ve spun a little bit of healthy in it. Guilt free…. Loving it.
I agree! I love when I can indulge without feeling guilty about it.
Those look really good! I love anything peanut butter.
Dang – you eat eggs that often? No wonder you’re sick of them LOL.
Yeah I eat them for breakfast, boiled as a snack, and sometimes all mashed up on lettuce wraps or something. They are budget friendly for those low carb days.
I can’t even tell you how delicious this looks.
Yum indeed! My fav way to eat oatmeal is in cookies 😉
I thought it couldn’t get any better than the brownie batter oatmeal, but I was wrong. Chocolate and peanut butter just go so well together.
I love peanut butter and I’m a huge fan of adding it to many recipes. I love that it contains so much protein and tastes so good.
This sound amazing. I am going to have to make it this weekend.
This looks so tasty! Thanks for sharing. I LOVE peanut butter.
Peanut butter is always a hit with my family. These look really good.
I love the title for your blog because every time I visit to check your page out you always have something yummy to share with us. Peanutbutter and chocolate is my weakness.
Mine too! I could eat Reeses everyday. But, well…the outcome of that would be a disaster! LOL
I bet this taste great. I love reeses.
Healthy PB and Chocolate for breakfast? Sign me up! Sounds heavenly!
This looks amazing. Thank you for the recipe!
This looks liek a really yummy recipe that my family would enjoy if I made. Will give it a try!
This looks so good. I love peanut butter. I actually just had peanut butter and celery for a snack.
I agree this sounds so good. I love anything with peanut butter. Celery and peanut butter is a great snack.
I love celery and pb. I also love celery with salsa. YUMMMM
YUM! This sounds delicious and I love that it is full of protein too!
When I eat this for breakfast, I can go hours before I get hungry for lunch.
This sounds odd. But I do love peanut butter. I love brownies. I love Oatmeal – so I think I will give this a try.
I can’t believe you took that chocolate oatmeal a step further! And you made it healthy! I bow to you.
awwwww thanks! lol
I have loving these oatmeal recipes because ….well I love oatmeal. I can’t wait to see the apple pie oats and chocolate covered strawberry oats! I will have to figure out which one I am going to make…first!
This sounds awesome! I’ll have to give it a try for a healthier alternative!
I definitely didn’t think I would say this, but this looks even better than your brownie oats! I want some!
Yeah I’m pretty sure this would take care of my craving right now.
Oh my goodness these sound and look absolutely delicious – I want one now please 😉 x
That sounds like a delicious yet healthy dessert. I would definitely give this a try, I wonder if it still does well without the protein powder, hmmm.
Oh for sure. I eat it without it all the time!
Anything peanut butter cup gets my attention! Putting on my “to-make” list!
What an amazing recipe. I like how you combined healthy and yummy.
What a fun way to get your protein. It sounds like a delicious way too. 😉
whoa! This looks like one delicious breakfast! I’m looking forward to your twice baked chicken recipe that’s upcoming. That sounds so good too!
I am really excited to share this one with everyone!
This does look yummy. I’ve been seeing quite a few recipes I would love to give a try on here.
This looks like a great idea for breakfast. I like that it is easy to make and good for you.
That looks so delicious! I have to make this for the kiddos, they’ll love it!
Such a great idea! This is something my kids would actually eat! And they are picky little things!
I love peanut butter, so this looks great to me. Yum! And protein is something I can use more of.
I’m gonna need you to come to my house and make this tomorrow! Printing in case you forget though.
I’ll start packing 😉
I really love this recipe. Thanks for the temptation! I’ll have to add it to my menu after Thanksgiving.
You’re welcome 😉
This looks amazing! I’ve never thought about making brown sugar substitute before. As for eggs, I love them and also eat them almost every day in some for or another. 🙂
You can make your own brown sugar or brown sugar substitute. Brown sugar is just sugar with molasses.
This recipe would be perfect to have in the morning when you don’t want something heavy. My sister and son could never get tired of eggs! lol
I love eggs and eat them just about every day. I decided I needed a little break from them recently. lol
Wow. I can hardly write anything. That is mouthwatering.
Awww..thanks for that! LOL
Lots of great oats dishes coming out lately! I love peanut butter
Peanut butter is my weakness! This is going to be a recipe I have to try!
This definitely looks so yummy (though at the same time Idk if I can ever eat it lol)
it sounds divine. My kids would be all over this every morning
I have Pinned both recipes and intend to make this for myself! 🙂