Start your day on the right note with my delicious Peanut Butter Porridge (Stovetop Oatmeal). Smooth, creamy, and flavoursome, it is the ideal nourishing breakfast to sustain you throughout the morning. The porridge is easy to prepare, warm and comforting and is certain to become a family favourite.
Why you'll love this recipe:
We make the Peanut Butter Porridge from old-fashioned rolled oats. They are a complex carbohydrate, providing healthy dietary fibre.
The rolled oats are gently sweetened with maple syrup, simmered with milk until tender, with peanut butter added for extra creaminess and flavour.
You will love this Peanut Butter Porridge (Stovetop Oatmeal) because:
- This is a warming, comforting breakfast which can be made in less than 10 minutes.
- It is quickly and easily made from ingredients that are readily available.
- This is a breakfast that will nourish and sustain you throughout the morning.
- The porridge is refined sugar free. We use a small amount of pure maple syrup to gently sweeten it.
- You can use the milk of your choice for a breakfast that is dairy free and vegan.
- There is a gluten-free option by using the appropriate rolled oats.
Ingredients in this recipe:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
Rolled oats – we use old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe. They are a budget-friendly whole grain, complex carbohydrate, and a good source of dietary fibre.
Milk – use the milk of your choice be it dairy or an alternative.
Maple syrup – we use a small amount of pure maple syrup to sweeten the porridge. You could use honey if you prefer.
Salt – a small amount of coarse sea salt boosts the flavours in the porridge.
Vanilla extract – for the best flavour, use vanilla which is naturally extracted from the vanilla bean and not artificially flavoured.
Peanut butter - I have used smooth, natural peanut butter, made completely from peanuts with no added oil. You could use crunchy if you prefer. It adds a delicious flavour and creaminess to the oats and is wonderful in Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal or Overnight Oats.
How To Make Peanut Butter Porridge:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
1 – Add your ingredients to a saucepan:
Add all the ingredients, except for the peanut butter, to a small saucepan and stir them well.
Place the saucepan over a medium-low heat and bring to a simmer.
2 – Simmer:
Gently simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly to ensure the oats don’t stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
3 – Stir through the peanut butter:
Turn off the heat and stir through the peanut butter. Serve immediately.
4 – Serve:
Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
Tips for success and FAQs:
For the best result, always ensure that your ingredients are of good quality. If you haven’t used rolled oats or peanut butter for a while, check that they are in date, as they can become rancid.
We prefer to cook the Peanut Butter Porridge on the stovetop as you will get a creamier result, but you can cook it in a microwave if you prefer.
To microwave, place all the ingredients, except the peanut butter, in a suitable bowl, stir well to combine, and heat at 30 second intervals, stirring each time. Repeat as necessary until the porridge just comes to the boil and is cooked. Depending on the power of your microwave, it will take about 2 minutes. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave, add the peanut butter, stir well and serve.
For the creamiest result, we add the peanut butter to the oats when they are cooked so it melts into the hot porridge.
Whilst the porridge is at is best when freshly cooked, if you do have some leftover, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It will thicken on standing so to reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave you will need to add some extra milk.
There are different rules regarding this, depending on where you live in the world. For Australian residents, Coeliac Australia provides a great resource on this topic. Always be sure to read the labels and consult with a health professional if you are unsure.
Variations and substitutions:
Peanut butter – you could use almond or cashew butter if you prefer.
Milk – use the milk of your choice, either dairy or an alternative.
Chocolate chips – would be a great addition. You could also shave some dark chocolate over the top to serve.
Spice – a sprinkle of cinnamon or grated nutmeg would add a lovely warm note.
Serving suggestions:
Enjoy the Peanut Butter Porridge as it is or add toppings to suit your taste.
Some of our favourite toppings are:
- Slices of fresh banana.
- Fresh berries or other fruit of your choice.
- Some chopped roasted peanuts for great texture.
This healthy, delicious Peanut Butter Porridge is quickly and easily made and is a great way to start the day. It is warm and comforting and will leave you satisfied until lunchtime.
But don’t just restrict it to breakfast. It is so delicious; you may enjoy a bowl for dessert. Or enjoy it as an energy booster; it is ideal for the family before sports matches.
Alex xx
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Peanut Butter Porridge (Stovetop Oatmeal)
Please note:
For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results. All oven temperatures listed are for fan forced.
Ingredients
For the Porridge:
- 1 cup (80 g) old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 ¼ cups (560 ml) milk - I use almond or oat See Note 1
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup See Note 2
- ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ¼ cup smooth peanut butter See Note 3
Toppings (optional):
- peanuts - roughly chopped
- banana - freshly sliced when serving
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for the peanut butter to a small saucepan. Stir well.
- Over a medium low heat, bring the mixture to a simmer. Gently simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until the oats have thickened and are cooked through. Stir regularly to ensure the oats don’t stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
- Turn off the heat and stir through peanut butter. Adding the peanut butter helps thicken the porridge.
- Serve immediately with toppings of your choice and additional milk if the mixture is too thick.
Notes
- Milk: use milk of your choice. I use almond or oat milk. Add more milk when serving if you prefer a thinner texture.
- Tablespoon: we use a standard Australian tablespoon which is 20 ml (4 teaspoons).
- Peanut Butter: use smooth or crunchy - whatever you prefer.
- Toppings: the toppings are optional (and are not included in the nutritional information). Use toppings of your liking - see suggestions above.
Nutrition Estimate:
Nutritional Disclaimer:
The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.
Lydia says
I LOVE all of your oat recipes, but this might just be my new favourite! Such a delicious breakfast!
Alexandra Cook says
Hi Lydia,
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe - it is such a delicious start to the day, isn't it? 🙂 Thanks so much for letting me know! Alex xo