Description
This Peanut Butter Oatmeal recipe is a quick and nutritious breakfast that combines creamy or crunchy peanut butter with hearty old fashioned oats and a sweet fruit spread drizzle, delivering a warm, comforting start to your day in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 3½ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- ⅓ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- ¼ cup fruit spread (jam or jelly)
Instructions
- Cook the Oats: In a medium saucepan, combine the old fashioned oats, water, and kosher salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the oats become soft and chewy. Remove the saucepan from the heat once done.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter: Stir the creamy or crunchy peanut butter into the hot oatmeal, gently swirling it throughout to create a rich, nutty flavor evenly distributed in the oatmeal. Then, portion the oatmeal into individual serving bowls.
- Prepare Fruit Spread and Serve: Place the fruit spread, jam, or jelly in a small bowl or cup and stir it with a spoon until smooth and easily pourable. Drizzle this sweet topping over each bowl of peanut butter oatmeal to finish your delicious breakfast.
Notes
- Use creamy or crunchy peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- Old fashioned oats provide a chewy texture; for creamier oatmeal, use rolled oats.
- Adjust amount of water for thicker or thinner oatmeal consistency.
- Fruit spread can be substituted with fresh fruit or honey for variation.
- Simmering oatmeal prevents burning and ensures even cooking.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
