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Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Creamy peanut butter oatmeal made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in about 15 minutes. A quick, filling breakfast that's easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cooked oatmeal, microwave oatmeal, peanut butter oatmeal, stovetop oatmeal
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk or water
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions

  • In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the oats, milk or water, and salt.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium and let it cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the oats are tender, the liquid is mostly absorbed, and the oatmeal has thickened.
  • Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let it sit for 2 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
  • Stir in honey or maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon, if desired.
  • Transfer to a bowl and enjoy warm. Top with sliced bananas, berries, or an extra drizzle of honey, if desired.

Notes

  • Rolled oats work best: You can use instant oats if needed, but they cook faster and the texture will be softer and mushier.
  • Start with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter: Add more if you'd like—I often use 2 tablespoons for a richer flavor.
  • Milk vs. water: Milk makes the oatmeal creamier. Water works too, but the texture will be thinner and less rich.
  • Sweeten to taste: Add honey or maple syrup depending on how sweet you like it.
  • Customize it: This recipe is a great base—add toppings, spices, or mix-ins to make it your own.
If doubling the recipe, use a 2-quart saucepan.
Microwave Instructions
To make this oatmeal in the microwave, combine the oats, water or milk, and a pinch of salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. (Make sure the bowl is large enough—the oatmeal will bubble up.)
Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, then carefully remove and stir. If there’s still a lot of liquid, microwave for 30 more seconds.
Stir again, cover the bowl, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Add the peanut butter and sweetener, then stir until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 496g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 5mg

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