Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (45g)
  • 1 cup water or milk (240ml)
  • 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (32g)
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (15ml)
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Place your 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1/8 tsp sea salt into the saucepan. Note: Toasting the dry oats for 60 seconds over medium heat before adding liquid adds a nutty aroma.
  2. Pour in 1 cup water or milk. Heat until the liquid begins to sizzle and bubble gently.
  3. Reduce the heat to low medium. Note: Keeping the temperature low prevents the starches from seizing and becoming gummy.
  4. Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring once every minute. Cook until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the oats look plump.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat entirely.
  6. Stir in the 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter. Stir until the butter is molten and fully swirled into the oats.
  7. Add the 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey.
  8. Whisk in the 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract. Note: Adding vanilla at the end keeps the flavor from evaporating during the boil.
  9. Let the bowl sit for 2 minutes. Wait until the mixture thickens into a velvety consistency.
  10. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately while the steam is still rising.