Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Posted Jan 05, 2024
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This Peanut Butter Oatmeal is an easy & healthy breakfast ready in 10 minutes. It’s full of fiber and protein and perfect for busy mornings.
We make oatmeal for breakfast at least twice a week, especially in the cooler months. My kids love it when I jazz it up a little and make this peanut butter oatmeal recipe.
It’s made with 5 ingredients in only 10 minutes and is hearty enough to keep you full until lunchtime. It has a rich flavor, tons of peanut butter and just the right amount of sweetness.
Add your favorite toppings to make it your own!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Water. I always make oatmeal with water! However, I tested this recipe with whole milk too and it was delicious. I’m sure you can substitute your preferred dairy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
- Old-fashioned oatmeal. You can use quick-cooking oats, the texture will just be different and the mixture will thicken up in a shorter amount of time.
- Peanut Butter. Choose your favorite variety. You can use any nut or seed butter.
- Brown Sugar. Honey and maple syrup are great substitutes for brown sugar.
- Sea salt. I suggest tasting the oatmeal and adjusting the salt as needed. If you use a salted peanut butter you may not need to add any.
How to Make
Bring 2 cups water (or milk) to a boil.
One boiling, add the old-fashioned oatmeal and sir.
Return the mixture to a boil and boil for 15 seconds.
Then, turn off the heat, cover, and let the pot of oatmeal sit for 5 minutes on the warm burner.
After 5 minutes, the liquid should be absorbed.
Stir in peanut butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and sea salt.
Transfer to bowls.
Serve
Serve warm with additional toppings if desired. Here are some suggestions:
- An extra dollop of peanut butter
- Fresh fruit (bananas, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.)
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts
- Shaved coconut
- Dried Fruit (cranberries, cherries, raisins, etc).
Store/Freeze
Store leftover peanut butter oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Recipe FAQS
Yes, adding peanut butter to the cooked oatmeal thickens the mixture.
Yes! Oatmeal and peanut butter is one of my favorite combinations! It’s delicious and healthy.
We love it with water, but many people love it with milk. I believe this is totally personal preference.
Yes, you can double this peanut butter oatmeal recipe easily!
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal (Stovetop)
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups water (or milk) to a boil.
- One boiling, add the old-fashioned oatmeal and sir.
- Return the mixture to a boil and boil for 15 seconds.
- Then, turn off the heat, cover, and let the pot of oatmeal sit for 5 minutes on the warm burner.
- After 5 minutes, the liquid should be absorbed.
- Stir in peanut butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and sea salt.
- Transfer to bowls.
- Serve warm with additional topping such as peanut butter, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, coconut etc.
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Notes
- Water. I always make oatmeal with water! However, I tested this recipe with whole milk too and it was delicious. I’m sure you can substitute your preferred dairy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
- Old-fashioned oatmeal. You can use quick-cooking oats, the texture will just be different and the mixture will thicken up in a shorter amount of time.
- Peanut Butter. Choose your favorite variety. You can use any nut or seed butter.
- Brown Sugar. Honey and maple syrup are great substitutes for brown sugar.
- Sea salt. I suggest tasting the oatmeal and adjusting the salt as needed. If you use a salted peanut butter you may not need to add any.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
