Written By Sam Martin
Make a delicious hearty Oatmeal for Breakfast!
On chilly winter mornings, there’s nothing better than starting the day with a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs oatmeal breakfast. One of our favourites is what we call PB & J Oatmeal—inspired by the classic peanut butter and jam sandwich but packed with nutrient-dense ingredients. This warm, satisfying bowl combines creamy peanut butter, sweet fruit preserves, and wholesome oats for a deliciously comforting and energy-boosting start to the day.
This PB & J Oatmeal is incredibly simple to make, requiring just a handful of pantry and freezer staples. In under 20 minutes, you can whip up a warm, hearty bowl that’s not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients to fuel your morning. The combination of creamy peanut butter, naturally sweet fruit preserves, and wholesome oats provides a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber, keeping you full and energized for hours. Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday breakfast or a cozy weekend treat, this easy-to-make meal is a satisfying way to start your day on a nutritious note.
Ingredients:
Rolled Oats – Use whole oats and not quick oats.
Blueberries & Strawberries – Get them fresh and in season when possible. Otherwise use frozen.
Cinnamon & Vanilla – Our vanilla is pure from Mexico. Artificial vanilla lacks nutrients and the real flavours.
Plant Milk – I love coconut, she loves soy. You can choose your own.
Organic Peanut Butter – We buy ours from the bulk food store, you can really use any you like.
THE RECIPE
- 1/3 cup Oatmeal – large plain dry
- 1/2 cup Water – removed nut milk
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1 teaspoon each – hemp seeds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 teaspoon amber honey
- 1 /2 teaspoon each – pure vanilla / cinnamon
Create the Berry Compote
Place a pan to preheat on medium. Once the pan is hot add in the blueberries and cut strawberries. Start stirring them and soon they will start to breakdown and become like a jam.
Add in the lemon juice and a 1/2 portion of the cinnamon and vanilla. Continue to cook until the liquid is minimal.Cooking will take about 5 – 7 minutes
Prepare the Oatmeal
First heat up the water in the pot. Stir in the oats just before the water comers to a boil. Cool the oats until all the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in the remaining vanilla and cinnamon. Cooking will take about 5-6 minutes.
A serving of this will put you at about 370 calories without the nut milk. Below is a breakdown of the nutrients.
Basic Nutritional Info for 1 serving
Once the oatmeal is cooked you can assemble in the bowl to eat. Start with the oats adding on top of that that your warm berry compote, sprinkling the seeds across the top and drizzling with the honey!
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