Peanut butter in oatmeal?

Pandasarecool
Pandasarecool Posts: 508 Member
in Food and Nutrition
How do you do it? Do you put it in while it is cooking, or add it after? I usually put 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon in while it is cooking, then add a mashed banana, but I want something different. So should I put cinnamon in while it is cooking, and then add PB after? Or what?
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  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I've been wondering this too............I know PB melts so i bet if you put it in either while cooking or while still hot in bowl it would work. I want to eat it in oatmeal and cream of wheat.
  • AnneC77
    AnneC77 Posts: 284
    I haven't tried peanut butter in oatmeal but I have a friend who adds peanut butter to instant oatmeal and then freezes it. She makes 4 balls and they are 86 cals each. I was thinking of trying it.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I cook my porridge first, then stir in the pb while it's warm.
    Chopped or grated apple is a good addition too.
  • Anamdalta
    Anamdalta Posts: 56
    I've never done it, but I think I'd nuke it first (to make it runny), and mix it in just as it finished cooking... because, even in hot oatmeal, I think it'd be difficult to blend evenly....

    Wonder if it would work with marshmallow fluff... :wink:

    ~k
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I haven't tried peanut butter in oatmeal but I have a friend who adds peanut butter to instant oatmeal and then freezes it. She makes 4 balls and they are 86 cals each. I was thinking of trying it.

    OMG.............that sounds freakin delicious!!
  • jesusHchris
    jesusHchris Posts: 1,405 Member
    I put a scoop of PB2 in some oatmeal this morning.

    I fed it to my dog, but it sure looked delicious.
  • Tat2dDom0105
    Tat2dDom0105 Posts: 661
    I usually put PB with a banana, blueberries, and strawberries when i have my hot oat bran cereal. It tastes great!
  • KerryPayne
    KerryPayne Posts: 13 Member
    I like peanut butter and Jam (jelly) on toast so I tried that combination in my morning oatmeal too it was really good, I mixed it in the bowl once it was cooked, the heat of the oatmeal melted it all together.
  • sarahkatara
    sarahkatara Posts: 826 Member
    I've never done it, but I think I'd nuke it first (to make it runny), and mix it in just as it finished cooking... because, even in hot oatmeal, I think it'd be difficult to blend evenly....

    Wonder if it would work with marshmallow fluff... :wink:

    ~k

    PB doesn't melt completely in oatmeal in my experience. nuke it for about 20-30 second and then blend :)
  • pumalama
    pumalama Posts: 140 Member
    I am going to experiment with that tomorrow morning. I use an organic PB that is quite soft at room temperature so I think I will not have problem mixing both after the oatmeal is cooked.
  • bslic
    bslic Posts: 245 Member
    pb or almond butter is delish. I also sprinkle some baking cocoa in, too.
  • JenKillough
    JenKillough Posts: 474 Member
    I stir in a big spoon of it after it's cooked, dash of cinnamon.
  • sammyjo0402
    sammyjo0402 Posts: 106 Member
    Oh!!! I made a post just a bit ago on Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cream of Wheat. (:

    Standard recipe...

    1 cup Water
    1/2 Oats ( I use western family whole grain oats)
    1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
    Several drops of sucralose or other sweetener *optional*

    Just put your water in waiting until it starts to boil then add your oats and turn the heat down a bit. Once your oatmeal gets to your desired texture add in your peanut butter. I like to use those rubber flat spatula-like things (call me dork I can't think of what else to call it) and stir until it is obvious that all contents are evenly distributed. I then add sweetener.... and voila!! Peanut Butter Oatmeal (:
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    I do every day for the most part. I use PB2 and add after the oatmeal is cooked, i tried while it was cooking but did not care for it like that. I use Almond milk and a banana then a little splenda on top. I love it
  • Italiano7
    Italiano7 Posts: 382 Member
    BUMP
  • sammyjo0402
    sammyjo0402 Posts: 106 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/727517-peanut-butter-banana-cream-of-wheat


    (: This was my posted recipe on Peanut Butter Banana Cream of Wheat
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I add a tbsp of natural peanut butter or PB2 while it is cooking and then slice up a banana in it as well. So good!
  • Molly_Maguire
    Molly_Maguire Posts: 1,103 Member
    Sometimes I put peanut butter and jelly in my oatmeal. Delicious, and only around 300 cals/serving!
  • Tat2dDom0105
    Tat2dDom0105 Posts: 661
    Sometimes I put peanut butter and jelly in my oatmeal. Delicious, and only around 300 cals/serving!


    Now that sounds good!
  • jjennasmithh
    jjennasmithh Posts: 96
    I haven't tried peanut butter in oatmeal but I have a friend who adds peanut butter to instant oatmeal and then freezes it. She makes 4 balls and they are 86 cals each. I was thinking of trying it.

    I make them with uncooked oatmeal. 1/2 cup oatmeal with 3 tbsp of peanut butter. Mix together, roll into 4 balls, and put in freezer for 30 mins before you eat, or over night. They last about 2 days! So yummy! They are 86 cal each, and 5g of carbs! :)

    You can also add cocoa powder if you want to, I'm going to try that next time!
  • krazyforyou
    krazyforyou Posts: 1,428 Member
    If you like peanut butter in your oatmeal you should try nutella. OMG.
  • gaj87
    gaj87 Posts: 53 Member
    I eat BetterOats Lavish Dark Chocolate Oatmeal and add a tablespoon of Peanut Butter to it after it is done cooking. Awesome.
  • cgraylyon
    cgraylyon Posts: 292 Member
    I like it in after. The best oatmeal ever is adding a tsp. of cinnamon and a cut up apple. I cook it all at once. I love warm apple. :)
  • anbegley
    anbegley Posts: 163 Member
    We make a pumpkin oatmeal recipe that states you can add peanut butter if you like. We love it and add it at the very end of cooking (if oldest child isn't eating-he's allergic) and I add after dished into my own bowl (but still warm to melt through) if he is.
    Yummy. enjoy.
  • reagan1974
    reagan1974 Posts: 1 Member
    Peanut butter is SO Good in oatmeal. You add it at the end....then cook for 30 secs while mixing....I use natural PB and add a small amount of local raw honey.
  • gmpuggles
    gmpuggles Posts: 137 Member
    I usually stir the peanut butter into the bowl after I cook my oatmeal.
  • waffleflavoredtea
    waffleflavoredtea Posts: 235 Member
    I personally add it after it's cooked, then lightly stir it in. If you cook it while the pb is in it, the flavor is not as pronounced, and sometimes I have to add more so I can actually taste the pb. Try cooking it with your cinnamon and other flavorings, then add a tablespoon of two of pb in the middle, and just stir it a little bit. It's soo good :)
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    HMmmm, I add extra water when making mine then add 2 tsp of almond butter or yeah, you could add a TBSP after cooking (like you would add butter...when serving.
  • DevonW32
    DevonW32 Posts: 67 Member
    Im gonna try this I normally use strawberries or banana's in my oatmeal..... peanut butter sounds really good!
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    Or you can eat it like this:

    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Squares

    1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
    1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 cup milk
    1 large egg, lightly beaten
    1 large mashed banana
    1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

    Mix together the quick cooking oats, light brown sugar, baking powder, kosher salt and ground cinnamon.

    Add in the vanilla extract, milk and egg. Mix the ingredients together.

    Then add in the mashed banana and peanut butter. Combine all of the ingredients.

    Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8 by 8 inch metal baking pan. Bake at 350 F degrees for 20 minutes.

    Cut into squares and enjoy!

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