Stovetop Oats with Peanut Butter & Banana
Stovetop Oats with Peanut Butter & Banana costs about $0.95 to make ($0.48 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 341 calories, 13 g protein, and 42 g net carbs. Total time: 13 min.
- 13 g protein/serving
- 341 calories/serving
- 42 g net carbs
- 13 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Oats cooked in water, finished with peanut butter and sliced banana. No milk, no eggs, no waiting overnight — the fastest cheap breakfast here.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 cup rolled oats | $0.38 |
| 2 tbsp peanut butter | $0.15 |
| 1 banana, sliced | $0.17 |
| cinnamon, pinch of salt | $0.25 |
| Total | $0.95 |
How to make it
- Bring 2 cups of water with a pinch of salt to a boil; stir in the oats.
- Simmer 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick.
- Off the heat, stir in the peanut butter until it disappears into the oats.
- Top with banana and cinnamon.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 341 |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Net carbs | 42 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 83 mg |
Substitutions
- Peanut butter → Butter — adds $0.06/serving, −4 g protein. not vegan, but a pat of butter and salt is the classic version
Make it cheaper
Rolled oats from the largest canister are among the lowest-cost calories in any grocery store.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Stovetop Oats with Peanut Butter & Banana?
About $0.95 total, or $0.48 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Stovetop Oats with Peanut Butter & Banana?
Each serving has roughly 13 g of protein (341 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Stovetop Oats with Peanut Butter & Banana cheaper?
Rolled oats from the largest canister are among the lowest-cost calories in any grocery store.
Do leftovers of Stovetop Oats with Peanut Butter & Banana keep well?
Best fresh; leftover oats firm up and can be pan-fried in slices.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.