Peanut Butter and Jelly Stovetop Oats

If you're craving the flavors of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but want to enjoy them in a move filling, wholesome, and healthy way - give this Peanut Butter and Jelly Stovetop Oatmeal Recipe a try! It will likely take you less than fifteen minutes and is so easy to prepare. Imagine the nostalgic flavors of a pb&j mixed into a delicious, cozy, and warm bowl of oats. I bet this recipe will become a regular for you!

Thank you to our sponsor, PBfit, for providing their delicious peanut butter powder to use inside of the creamy oats. And, their regular peanut butter to drizzle on top of this delicious breakfast bowl!

PB&J Stovetop Oats Ingredients

• Oats: We use old fashioned rolled oats in this recipe. Quick oats will also work well! Keep in mind that while oats are naturally gluten-free, some oats have been processed in the same manufacturing facilities as gluten-containing products. So, if you are gluten sensitive, purchase certified gluten-free oats for this recipe.
• Milk: To keep this recipe vegan-friendly, we use plant-based milk. I went with regular unsweetened almond milk. You can also use oat milk, soy milk, or any other non-dairy milk. If you're not dairy-free, feel free to use regular 1%, 2%, or whole milk.
• Peanut Butter Powder: Usually found in the grocery store near the peanut butter and jelly! PBfit's powdered peanut butter gives us that delicious peanut butter flavor for a fraction of the calories. If you don't have peanut butter powder, feel free to use 1-2 tablespoon of regular creamy peanut butter in your oats (nutritional content will vary).
• Ground Flax Seeds: These are optional. But, adding ground flax seeds to oatmeal provides fiber, healthy fats, and makes them more filling.
• Mashed Banana: Adding a mashed overripe banana to the peanut butter and jelly oats will give it a natural sweetness.

PB&J Stovetop Oatmeal Toppings

• Jelly (make sure it's vegan, if needed)
• Ripe Banana Slices
• Fresh Berries
• Granola (make sure it's vegan or gluten-free, if needed)
• Maple Syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
• Honey (alternative to maple syrup, not considered vegan)
• Nuts & Seeds

How To Make PB&J Stovetop Oats

Step 1: Add the oats, plant-based milk, and water into the pot and bring to medium heat. Stir frequently and cook for about 5 minutes or until the oats are creamy.

Step 2: While the oats cook, mash the banana and prepare the oatmeal toppings.

Step 3: Once the oats are creamy and cooked, add the flax seed meal (if using), peanut butter powder, and mashed overripe banana (for sweetness).

Step 4: Add the oats to a serving bowl and top with the banana slices, jelly, berries, and drizzle with peanut butter. For sweeter oats, add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey. For more crunch and texture, feel free to add granola, nuts, or seeds to the top. Enjoy warm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The recipes on Peanut Butter and Jilly can easily be adapted to fit a vegan lifestyle, a gluten-free lifestyle, or both depending on the ingredients you use. Please review the ingredients lists carefully and refer to our recommendations in the Notes of the recipe card to make this recipe compatible with your needs. Nutrition information provided is an estimate, and will vary based on specific brands of ingredients used and cooking methods.