Creamy and flavorful, this peanut butter oatmeal is a delicious way to kick-start your morning! Cooked in under 20 minutes, you’ll have a bowl of hot oatmeal ready in a few easy steps. Perfect for meal prepping as well!
If you want something warm and satisfying for breakfast, you need to make this hearty and comforting peanut butter oatmeal. I’m a huge fan of peanut butter in the mornings (I have my Greek yogurt peanut butter bowl at least twice a week), and it has just the right amount of sweetness that makes my morning that much better. You’re going to want to make this peanut butter and honey oatmeal on repeat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This oats with peanut butter recipe is extremely easy to make. If you can stir together simmering ingredients, then you can make oatmeal!
- It’s pretty healthy. Oatmeal is rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They also contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals! Peanut butter is also a delicious source of protein.
- Oatmeal is a budget-friendly recipe. Rolled oats are inexpensive and even cheaper to purchase in bulk. I get a large bag at Costco!
Ingredients You’ll Need
rolled oats — make sure you are using old-fashioned rolled oats for this oatmeal recipe. Instant oats/quick oats cook much quicker and steel cut oats take a while, so you’ll have to adjust the cooking time. Oats are a great source of complex carbohydrates and are high in fiber, giving you energy. You can read more about the benefits of oats here.
honey or maple syrup – I love using honey in this peanut butter oatmeal as it pairs well with peanut butter. If you choose to use maple syrup, make sure you sweeten the oatmeal with maple syrup and not pancake syrup. Maple syrup comes straight from trees, whereas pancake syrup is usually made with corn syrup.
milk & water — you can use any type of milk you have on hand. I’m using regular whole cow’s milk.
salt — just a pinch.
peanut butter — I prefer natural, runny peanut butter, as it mixes more smoothly into the oatmeal and has less sugar.
How to Make Peanut Butter Oatmeal
- Add the rolled oats, salt, and water to a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Lower the heat and stir in the milk and honey.
- Continue to stir and simmer on low for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the oatmeal has thickened to your liking.
- Take the oatmeal off the heat and stir in the peanut butter.
- Garnish with additional peanut butter, honey, and fruit if desired.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Garnish this peanut butter oatmeal with hemp hearts or chia seeds to add extra protein. You can also stir in some egg white when you add the milk for an extra boost of protein to the creamy peanut butter oats.
- If you want to cook the oatmeal in just water or just milk, go for it! I prefer to cook my oatmeal with both, so the oatmeal has some richness and creaminess from the milk.
- I like to add the milk near to end to minimize the odds of the milk scalding in the pot. This also helps prevent the oatmeal from being gummy.
- You can add more or less water, depending on how thick or thin you’d like your oatmeal to be.
Make Ahead Tips
- Meal prep: store the cooked oats with peanut butter without any toppings in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge once it’s cooled to room temperature. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop. I like to add a splash of milk when reheating on the stovetop to loosen it up.
- Freezer: allow the oatmeal to cool before transferring it into an airtight container before storing it in the freezer.
Oatmeal Topping Ideas
Want to add some toppings to your peanut butter oatmeal, but you’re not sure what to add? Here are some ideas:
- Jam: I love the added sweetness of stirring some jam. Plus, jam pairs perfectly with peanut butter.
- Fresh fruit: what’s not to love about some fruit? Raspberries, strawberries, cherries, mango, kiwi, and bananas make for a great topping.
- Dried fruit: a great alternative to fresh fruit is dried fruit! Try some chopped dates, dried apricots, raisins, and more.
- Granola, nuts, or seeds: granola, chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts), or seeds (like sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds) add a great crunch to your honey oats. Try my homemade lemon poppyseed granola or berry granola! I also love adding hemp seeds since they’re quite good for you!
- Yogurt: add a dollop of Greek yogurt to boost the protein in this oatmeal.
- Chocolate: chocolate goes hand in hand with peanut butter, right? Mini chocolate chips, chocolate curls, chopped chocolate, or cacao nibs are a delicious addition!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1½ cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons honey, or maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter, plus more for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats, salt, and water to a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Lower the heat and stir in the milk and honey.
- Continue to stir and simmer on low for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the oatmeal has thickened to your liking.
- Take the oatmeal off the heat and stir in the peanut butter.
- Garnish with additional peanut butter, honey, and fruit if desired.
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