Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup milk (of choice)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 - 3 tbsp peanut butter (or powdered peanut butter)
• sweetener (of choice)
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• optional 1 ripe banana

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir the rolled oats, salt, sweetener of choice, milk of choice, and peanut butter (or powdered peanut butter) together in either a medium saucepan or a large microwave-safe glass measuring cup.

2. 2

   For stove top oatmeal, bring the saucepan to a boil. Then continue to cook over low-medium heat, stirring frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   Alternatively, for microwave oatmeal, cook on high power for two to three minutes, or until thick (cooking time will depend on your specific machine's wattage).

4. 4

   Once the oatmeal reaches a thick porridge consistency, remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Transfer the cooked oatmeal to a cereal bowl, garnish with toppings as desired, and enjoy.