Peanut Butter Oatmeal

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Rich, nutty notes and rolled, hearty oats create true poetry in this creamy, dreamy Peanut Butter Oatmeal. It’s pure comfort food for breakfast.

oatmeal with peanut butter and jelly in white bowl with jelly

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

I still remember the cringe I felt when my son suggested I make peanut butter and jelly oatmeal, so many years ago. Well, my kids loved this breakfast. How could they not, when it reminded them of their favorite sandwich?

The peanut butter thickens the oatmeal and creates a distinct peanut butter flavor. Combined with the jelly, this oatmeal really is reminiscent of my boys’ favorite sandwich. I actually enjoyed eating it, too.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal

When I mentioned this new concept to my brother, he laughed and informed me that he stirs peanut butter into his oatmeal pretty much every day. I was simply late to the game.

We’ve since added sliced bananas and chopped apples to this oatmeal recipe for a fun variation. When adding apples, I add them at the beginning, so that they have a few minutes to soften.

oatmeal in a pottery bowl with peanut butter and jelly

I add slices of fresh bananas as a topping after the oatmeal has cooked. Personally, I prefer creamy over crunchy peanut butter for this recipe. But, if you like nuts in your oatmeal, it’s a great way to get them in there.

Just as with apples, be sure to add them early enough to let them soften a bit during the cooking process. Otherwise, the texture is too crunchy for me.

oatmeal in pan with a scoop of peanut butter

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Recipe

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

  • old fashioned oats
  • water
  • kosher salt
  • creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • fruit spread, jam, or jelly
stovetop oatmeal with peanut butter swirled into it

Begin by adding the oats, water, and salt to a medium-size saucepan. Then, bring to a boil over high heat. Next, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the oats are soft and chewy. Remove from the heat.

Add the peanut butter to the oatmeal and stir gently to swirl throughout. Then, scoop the oatmeal into bowls.

Stir the jam in a small bowl or cup until it is smooth and pourable. Finally, drizzle the jam over each serving.

peanut butter oatmeal with apricot jam drizzled over it

Oatmeal with Peanut Butter

Looking for more recipes like this oatmeal with peanut butter?

Blueberry and Cream Almond Oatmeal is loaded with blueberries that plump up and burst with flavor in each bite. And, a sweet bowl of Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal is quite possibly the epitome of breakfast comfort food.

Loaded with rolled oats, cooked pears, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter, Spiced Pear Oatmeal is a weekday breakfast delight. And, I’ve totally got my eye on these No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Squares.

strawberry jam over oatmeal in pottery bowl

If you haven’t yet tried Baked Oatmeal, you are missing out. This gets two thumbs up every time I make it. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and full of sweet dried fruit, it is so much more exciting than your average bowl of oatmeal.

Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal is one of our favorite breakfasts; my boys would happily eat this every single morning all fall long if I let them. And, Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is filled with soft apple slices, brown sugar, and spices.

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peanut butter oatmeal with apricot jam drizzled over it

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

5 from 1 vote
Rich, nutty notes and rolled, hearty oats create true poetry in this creamy, dreamy Peanut Butter Oatmeal. It's pure comfort food for breakfast.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup fruit spread jam, or jelly

Instructions

  • In a medium size saucepan, bring the oats, water and salt to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the oats are soft and chewy. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the peanut butter to the oatmeal and stir gently to swirl throughout. Scoop the oatmeal into bowls.
  • Place the jam in a small bowl or cup and stir with a spoon until it is smooth and pourable. Drizzle the jam over each serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal · Carbohydrates: 47g · Protein: 10g · Fat: 14g · Saturated Fat: 3g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6g · Sodium: 257mg · Potassium: 284mg · Fiber: 5g · Sugar: 13g · Vitamin C: 2mg · Calcium: 42mg · Iron: 2mg
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{originally published 10/6/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 9/6/23}

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Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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