Peanut Butter Oatmeal

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This creamy Peanut Butter Oatmeal is the perfect healthy breakfast for busy days. Ready in just 10 minutes, it will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime. You can make it on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan

Keyword: oats, peanut butter

Servings: servings

Ingredients

½ cup (50 g) rolled oats
½ to 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 cup (240 ml) milk or water or a combination of both
½ tsp vanilla extract
⅓ tsp ground cinnamon optional
a pinch of salt

Instructions

Stovetop peanut butter oatmeal

In a pot, combine rolled oats with maple syrup, milk or water, vanilla extract, cinnamon (optional) and a pinch of salt.
Simmer over medium heat for around 5 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches the desired texture. Stir regularly so that it does not stick to the pan.
Once cooked, stir in the oats a tablespoon of peanut butter, taste and adjust with more maple syrup if necessary.
Transfer to a bowl, then serve with a drizzle of peanut butter and your favorite toppings such as sliced banana.

Microwave peanut butter oatmeal

In a microwave safe bowl, combine rolled oats with maple syrup, peanut butter, milk or water, vanilla extract, cinnamon (optional) and a pinch of salt.
Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring in between.
Once cooked, stir in the oats a tablespoon of peanut butter, taste and adjust with more maple syrup if necessary.
Serve with a drizzle of peanut butter and your favorite toppings such as sliced banana.

Notes

Storage directions

To store. Let the oatmeal cool, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat with a splash of milk in the microwave or on the stovetop, stirring well.
To freeze. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months, thaw overnight in the fridge, and reheat before serving.

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