Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
Description
The recipe begins by bringing water to a boil with cinnamon and salt for flavor. Rolled oats are stirred in and cooked over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Apple purée, peanut butter, and maple syrup are then mixed in and cooked briefly to meld flavors. After cooking, the oatmeal is covered and allowed to sit, thickening and developing its texture further.
The finished bowl presents creamy oatmeal with a warm cinnamon scent, complemented by the sweetness of apple purée and maple syrup. The peanut butter adds richness and a smooth nutty element. Adding chopped apples and pecans on top provides a fresh crispness and crunch contrasting with the soft oatmeal base. Drizzling extra peanut butter can intensify the nutty flavor.
This oatmeal serves well as a filling breakfast or snack, offering natural sweetness and a balance of creamy and crunchy textures. It is adaptable for dietary preferences by swapping nut butters or sweeteners.
Notes advise bringing water to boil before adding oats to prevent excess water absorption, resting oatmeal before serving to thicken, and suggest alternative nut butters or sweeteners to personalize the taste and texture. Adding favorite nuts or seeds can modify the texture as desired.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1/2 cup apple purée
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey for non-vegan option
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or any other nut butter
Toppings:
- 1-2 apples chopped, of choice
- 1/4 cup pecans roughly chopped
- peanut butter to drizzle (optional, extra
Instructions
- Add the 3 1/2 cups water to a small pot. Stir in the 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch of 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once it starts to boil, add the 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats and reduce the heat to medium. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup apple puree, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
- Turn the heat off, cover the pot, and allow the oatmeal to sit for 5-10 minutes. Add oatmeal to bowls and top as desired with 1-2 chopped apples of choice and 1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans. you can also drizzle some Extra peanut butter.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Bring water to a boil before adding oats to control liquid absorption.
- Let oatmeal rest covered for 5-10 minutes after cooking to thicken properly.
- Customize texture and flavor by adding nuts or seeds of your choice.
- Substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter if preferred.
- Swap maple syrup with honey, coconut sugar, or agave as sweetener alternatives.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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