I make this hearty breakfast every morning. I’ve changed around the ingredients from time to time, but this is probably my favorite combination. On a cold rainy day or any day for that matter, I find that a warm bowl of oatmeal much more appealing than a bowl of cold soggy cereal. This is a great, quick way to start the day, rivaled only by my pancakes.
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1/3 cup quick oats
1 scant cup water, skim milk or vanilla soymilk (use less with soy)
2T creamy natural peanut butter
1T jelly (Trader Joe’s reduced sugar preserves are outstanding)
pinch of cinnamon (optional)
3 drops vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a medium-large microwave-safe bowl, mix the oats and the water or milk. Cook on high for 2 1/2 minutes, watching to make sure it does not overflow.
2. Mix in peanut butter and jelly and stir until well mixed.
Additional Info:
If the oatmeal is too dry, add more liquid. If the oatmeal is too wet, either add more peanut butter (you can never have enough) or place it back in the microwave for an additional 30 seconds. If you do this, you will need to keep an eye out for the oatmeal overflowing. Also, if you are using milk or soymilk you may actually burn the milk a little which could denature the protein and alter the flavor slightly.
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Simply delicious… what can be better? It’s like a PBJ sandwich on oatmeal bread… but warm :D
you’ve hit the head on the nail, Sarah! I just polished off a bowl 3 minutes ago (I have it almost every day) and I’m still craving more.
i hope you had this gorgeous creation for breakfast this morning–it’s national peanut butter and jelly day!! :)
trader joes also has cashew and almond butter.
I didn’t have this this morning! I had my pancakes! Thanks for the reminder though, I’ll put up a special PB&J post later.
hell. yeah!
I also enjoy oatmeal and pb and j, pretty much every morning and evening :O
I actually like to make my oatmeal so it has more of a flapjack/chewy granola kinda of texture: boil up some water and add it to quick/rolled oats (placed in a cup), and stir in only enough hot water so that all the oats get cooked, but stick together kind of like a really chewy and dense cake. Smooth out the surface of the oatmeal, then layer on top of that some peanut butter. Smooth out the peanut butter layer, and on top of that spoon some jam. Once all is said and done, you should have a layered peanut butter- and-jam-and-oatmeal thing (like a parfait, but without the yogurt).
The reason I add less water to the oatmeal is that once it’s set I can slice into it much like I would a cake, and you get a nice contrast in textures between the distinct layers of pb, j, and oatmeal. I also like to use bananas instead of jam; or non-fat greek yogurt (fage) instead of pb.
Great article. You have a new subscriber:) Thanks again, Alden
i came across this website when i was looking for recipes for peanut butter omelettes. when i saw this recipe i decided to try it, and it is awesome. best breakfast, ever. this one will likely become part of my regular diet.
This recipe is delicious. but i do re comment adding a bit of Cinnamon and vanilla abstract.. it does wonders. very creamy and rich breakfast.
Great suggestion! I’ll add it to the recipe, thanks!
Hey man, quick question, what brand quick oats do you use when making this one? I tried it with irish steel cut and the naturally more organic and it didn’t cut it for me today. Any suggestions?
I use the cheapest kind available – either Quaker or store brand. I know the quick oats aren’t usually as good as the thick and hearty oats, but I’m so used to it by now that I enjoy it. Let me know what works for you!
I LOVE this. Thank you for the idea.
Love! I made one tiny addition – a pinch of sea salt. It really helps to bring out the flavor! Thanks so much for sharing!
Good idea, I’ll try it next time. Thanks!
I tried this for the first time this morning with sunflower seed butter. All I can say that I’ll definitely be having this often. (:
Nice, I haven’t tried it with Sunflower butter but I bet it’s extra smooth and creamy!
my life has changed.
Hahaha, for the better I hope?
SO MUCH BETTER!
Haha, good to hear!
Thanks for the awesome recipe! I only have almond butter so I used that, plus a dash of almond extract and dash of cinnamon. I put raspberry jam on top, along with a few blackberries, sliced banana, and slivered almonds. It was delicious! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Of course! Although it’s not really THAT much of a recipe, but I’ll take the credit =]
Your additions sound wonderful – I’ll be adding those next time I make it….which might be in 20 minutes!