If you've been in a rut with your morning oats, and want something different but not go too over the top and get off track with your groove of healthy eating, PB&C Steel Cut Oatmeal are a must try for breakfast! PB&C stands for peanut butter and carob (or cacao). The sweetness of the banana and dates balances the saltiness in the peanut butter and chocolate bitterness in carob (or cacao). The chia seeds adds some ALA omega 3 fatty acids—an essential fat we get must get from our diet.
PB&C Oatmeal has 7 key ingredients:
- Steel cut (or Irish) oats
- Carob or cacao powder
- Dates
- Banana
- Chia seeds
- Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- Almond milk, unsweetened

How to prepare
- Bring water and steel-cut oats to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes uncovered until oats are cooked. Stir in carob or cacao powder until well incorporated.
- Before serving, warm peanut butter in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to soften.
- Transfer oats to two individual bowls and top with dates, banana, chia seeds, and drizzle with peanut butter and unsweetened almond milk. Enjoy!
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PB&C Steel Cut Oats
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
If you've been in a rut with your morning oats, and want something different but not go too over the top and get off track with your groove of healthy eating, PB&C Steel Cut Oats are a must-try for breakfast! #steelcutoats #oatmealrecipes #healthyveganrecipes #chocolatepeanutbutter #danielfastrecipes
Ingredients
- ½ cup steel cut (or Irish) oats, use gluten-free if gluten sensitive
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp carob powder (or cacao)
- 2 to 3 dates, pitted and diced
- 1 banana, ripe and sliced or chopped
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter (with no added sweetener or oil)
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
Bring water and steel-cut oats to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes uncovered until oats are cooked. Stir in carob powder until well incorporated.
Before serving, warm peanut butter in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to soften.
Transfer oats to two individual bowls and top with dates, banana, chia seeds, and drizzle with peanut butter and unsweetened almond milk. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: steel cut oats, carob, cacao, oatmeal, healthy vegan recipes, peanut butter, chia seeds, banana, almond milk, breakfast, vegan, daniel fast compliant, gluten free, soy free
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