Stovetop Oatmeal With Apples and Peanut Butter
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 427 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored and diced
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
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In medium saucepan over medium heat, cook apples with few splashes of water until softened, stirring regularly. You can keep them fairly firm or cook them for up to 30 minutes for a smoother apple sauce.
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Meanwhile, bring cup of water, milk and salt to boil in separate medium saucepan. Stir in oats and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon until mixture is uniform and creamy, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Remove from heat and serve with apple compote on top, plus any additional toppings you like.
Recipe Notes
Optional toppings: almonds, peanuts, walnuts, cream, additional cinnamon or additional peanut butter
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Nutrition Facts
Stovetop Oatmeal With Apples and Peanut Butter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 243mg10%
Potassium 566mg16%
Carbohydrates 63g21%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 249IU5%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 214mg21%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.