NO SUGAR-ADDED PB & BANANA OATMEAL

Well, we had one good week of fall weather friends :/  I don't know about you, but my taste buds undergo a major transformation whenever the seasons change.  And it's nothing to gripe about!  At The Meal Planning Method, we encourage our students to work WITH your taste buds versus against them -- research recipes that appeal to your palate, whether it's a type of cuisine (Indian, Thai, Mexican, Mediterranean, etc.) or food influenced by the weather (soups & stews vs. salads, warm meals vs. sandwiches). 

Today, we're sharing one of our super simple go-to breakfasts (aka Breakfast "Master Meals") when the weather gets cooler out.  Keep scrolling to learn more! 

Oatmeal is so under-rated y'all!  Oats -- no matter if instant, quick cook, old-fashioned, or steel-cut -- are ALL 100% whole grain, a good source of fiber and offer pretty much same nourishment (same calories, fiber and protein per serving).  In addition, oats are VERY affordable (we're talking <$0.10 per serving) and super versatile in terms of what you can top them off with.  If this still doesn't have your attention, this Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal recipes we're sharing has NO sugar-added, is naturally sweetened, and lower in fat thanks to the peanut powder (which is >80% less fat than regular peanut butter).  Check it out! 

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NO SUGAR-ADDED PB & BANANA OATMEAL

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 
• 2 Tbsp Original PBfit 
• 2 tsp Manitoba Milling Co. Smooth Whole Milled Flaxseed 
• 1/2 - 1 ripe banana, sliced
• 1 cup non-fat milk or mylk 
• cinnamon, to taste 

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. 
2. Microwave on high for 2.5-3 minutes, stirring halfway through. 
3. Enjoy! 

**NOTE: To decrease the cook time to just 2 minutes, soak your oat mixture until oats plump before microwaving.  (You can even do this the night before to simplify your morning.) 

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That's it guys!  So simple and balanced for your fall or winter morning. 

​Let me know what you think in the comments below and be sure to tag us in your posts with @themealplanningmethod. 

xx 

lindsey