Start your day with a warm, creamy bowl of peanut butter porridge, made with rolled oats and smooth oat milk. This wholesome breakfast is packed with protein and flavour, ready in under ten minutes, and perfect for busy mornings. You might also like my banana porridge too!
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✅ Recipe Name: Peanut Butter Porridge
🕒 Ready In: 10 minutes
👪 Serves: 2
🍽 Calories: 388 per bowl
🥣 Main Ingredients: Rolled Oats, Oat Milk, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, Maple Syrup, Banana
📖 Dietary Info: Protein rich, vegan, gluten-free
👌 Difficulty: Easy
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I've been making this peanut butter oatmeal for years, and it's a favourite in our household for breakfast, a quick after-school snack, or even a cosy lunch on chilly days.
There's something about the creamy oats and nut butter combination that's just so comforting, and I love experimenting with toppings - sometimes bananas, sometimes berries, or a sprinkle of cinnamon and a little salt. It's simple, nourishing, and a little hug in a bowl.
If you love porridge you might also like my Biscoff porridge, slow cooker porridge and nutella porridge recipes!
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✔️ Why you'll love this porridge with peanut butter
- Quick and easy - ready in under 10 minutes.
- Filling and nutritious - oats plus natural peanut butter keep you satisfied until lunch.
- Customisable - swap peanut butter for almond butter or cashew butter, or add chocolate chips for a treat.
- Vegan & gluten-free friendly - plant-based and adaptable for gluten-free diets.
🥘 Ingredients
A full ingredients list along with Metric and US Customary measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Peanut Butter - I use smooth natural peanut butter for creaminess, but crunchy peanut butter works too. Swap for almond butter or cashew butter if needed.
Oats - rolled oats give the best creamy texture. Use certified gluten-free oats if required. Avoid instant oats.
Oat Milk - makes the porridge creamy and slightly sweet. Substitute with soy milk, almond milk, or dairy milk (whole milk).
Cinnamon - adds warmth. You can also use mixed spice (pumpkin pie spice) or a pinch of nutmeg.
Maple Syrup - for natural sweetness. Swap with honey, agave, brown sugar (light brown sugar), or caster sugar (superfine sugar).
Banana - adds natural sweetness. Try berries, stewed apples, pear, or chocolate chips instead.
Salt - a pinch enhances the nutty flavour - don't skip it.
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📖 Variations
- Make it extra peanutty - drizzle over melted peanut butter before serving for a richer finish.
- Use dairy milk - if it doesn't need to be vegan, use cows' milk (whole milk) instead of oat milk for a creamier peanut butter porridge.
- Biscoff twist - for a weekend treat, use Biscoff spread instead of peanut butter - it's sweet enough that you can skip the maple syrup.
- Add crunch - stir in or sprinkle over sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for extra texture.
- Chocolate peanut butter oatmeal - add a handful of chocolate chips while the porridge is hot so they melt slightly.
🔪 How to make peanut butter porridge
One: Add the rolled oats and oat milk to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over a medium heat.
Two: Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the porridge thickens and turns creamy.
Three: Stir in the peanut butter, cinnamon, and a small pinch of salt. Mix well until the peanut butter has fully melted into the porridge. If it's too thick, add a splash more oat milk to loosen it to your preferred consistency.
Four: Spoon the peanut butter porridge into a bowl and top with sliced banana and a drizzle of maple syrup. Serve immediately.
Top Tips
- Prep ahead - weigh the oats and measure the milk the night before to save time in the morning.
- Adjust the texture - if your peanut butter porridge thickens too much, stir in an extra splash of oat milk, soy milk, or almond milk to loosen it.
- Boost the protein and fibre - add a tablespoon of chia seeds and ground flaxseed.
- Add crunch - top with crunchy peanuts for added texture and flavour.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve your peanut butter porridge warm with sliced banana and a drizzle of maple syrup for a classic finish. Add crunchy peanuts, seeds, or a few chocolate chips for extra texture.
For variety, top your peanut butter oatmeal with berries, stewed apples, or pear slices, or swirl through a little almond butter or cashew butter before serving.
Storage
Store - peanut butter porridge is best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat - it will thicken as it cools, so add a splash of oat milk, soy milk, or almond milk when reheating and stir well until creamy and smooth again. Reheat gently on the hob or in the microwave until piping hot.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Peanut butter porridge can be a healthy, balanced breakfast. Oats provide fibre and slow-release carbohydrates, while natural peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats to keep you fuller for longer.
Add chia seeds, hemp seeds, extra peanut butter, almond butter, or a spoonful of Greek-style yoghurt (if not vegan) to increase the protein content.
Yes. In the UK we usually say porridge, while in the US it's called oatmeal. Oatmeal is simply porridge made with oats, so peanut butter porridge and peanut butter oatmeal are the same thing.
Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Porridge is too thick | Stir in a splash of oat milk, soy milk, or almond milk while cooking or reheating until it reaches your desired consistency. |
| Porridge is too thin | Simmer a little longer over low heat to thicken, stirring frequently so it doesn't stick. |
| Porridge sticks to the pan | Use a non-stick saucepan and stir frequently. Lower the heat if it starts to stick. |
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Peanut Butter Porridge Recipe
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Ingredients
- 70 g Oats
- 300 ml Oat Milk
- 2 tablespoon Peanut Butter smooth
- ⅓ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 Banana peeled and sliced
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats and oat milk to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over a medium heat.70 g Oats, 300 ml Oat Milk
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the porridge thickens and turns creamy.
- Stir in the peanut butter, cinnamon, and a small pinch of salt. Mix well until the peanut butter has fully melted into the porridge. If it's too thick, add a splash more oat milk to loosen it to your preferred consistency.2 tablespoon Peanut Butter, ⅓ teaspoon Cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- Spoon the peanut butter porridge into a bowl and top with sliced banana and a drizzle of maple syrup. Serve immediately.1 tablespoon Maple Syrup, 1 Banana
Notes
- Prep ahead: Weigh and measure ingredients the night before to save time in the morning.
- Nut butter options: Smooth peanut butter works best, but crunchy, almond, or cashew butter can be used.
- Milk options: Oat milk makes it creamy, or swap with soy, almond, or cow's milk if not vegan.
- Sweeteners: Maple syrup is classic, but honey, agave, or brown sugar can be substituted.
- Toppings: Banana is traditional; berries, stewed apple, pear, chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds are all delicious.
- Texture adjustments: If porridge is too thick, add a splash of milk; if too thin, simmer longer.
- Extra flavour: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or a pinch of salt to enhance the nuttiness.
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Glynis says
Could you also use crunchy peanut butter ? x
Beth Sachs says
Yes absolutely, it would just have more texture.
Alex says
I don't think I realized that oats and porridge were the same thing until reading your post! I often add peanut butter to my oatmeal, and banana sounds like the perfect addition!
Dionne says
Fantastic porridge and a great start of any day. I could make (and eat!) this deliciousness any time really!
rika says
I always start my day with a bowl of porridge. I also love peanut butter flavor, so filling and high in protein.
Emily Liao says
Loved this peanut butter porridge! The texture and flavors turned out great.
Julia says
This porridge was so creamy and just simply delish! Adding this to my all time favorite breakfast recipes!