Chunky Monkey Breakfast for Kids
Kickstart your child’s morning with the irresistible Chunky Monkey Breakfast for Kids – a playful, nutrient-packed oatmeal bowl that feels like a treat! Brimming with wholesome rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and naturally sweet ripe banana slices, this recipe is a delicious way to fuel their day. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup adds just the right touch of sweetness, while mini chocolate chips and optional chopped walnuts provide a fun crunch that kids will adore. Ready in just 10 minutes, this breakfast is as quick as it is satisfying. Perfect for picky eaters, it combines hearty nutrition with dessert-inspired flavors, making mornings easy and enjoyable for both parents and kids alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.75 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Peel the banana and cut it into slices. Set a few slices aside for garnishing later.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the rolled oats, milk, and a pinch of salt.
Cook the oats, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes or until they reach your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
Transfer the cooked oats to a serving bowl and arrange the reserved banana slices on top.
Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using) over the oatmeal.
Serve warm and enjoy your Chunky Monkey Breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 973 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
