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PB&J Oatmeal

What kid (big or small) doesn’t love peanut butter and jelly? Well, here’s an adult twist on the combination that incorporates all the health benefits of oatmeal and still allows you to enjoy this classic comfort combo. And the kids will love it, too!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 (about 1-cup) serving

Ingredients

1 cup water
Pinch salt
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons all-natural creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons strawberry 100% fruit preserves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the water and salt in a small nonstick saucepan. Place it over high heat and bring the mixture to a rapid boil. Add the oats and turn the heat to medium. Cook the oats 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost absorbed. Cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Allow it to sit 5 minutes, and then stir in the peanut butter and preserves. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 2

    Calories: 280

    Step 3

    Protein: 8g

    Step 4

    Carbohydrates: 44g

    Step 5

    Fat: 8g

    Step 6

    Saturated Fat: 1g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Fiber: 5g

    Step 9

    Sodium: 67mg

Reprinted with permission from I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! by Devin Alexander. Copyright © 2010 Devin Alexander. Published by Clarkson Potter Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Devin Alexander is the author of The Most Decadent Diet Ever, Fast Food Fix, and coauthor of The New York Times bestsellers The Biggest Loser Cookbook and The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook. She was a chef on NBC's The Biggest Loser and the host of Healthy Decadence on Discover Health and FitTV.
TagsOatmealPorridgeOatRice & GrainsPeanut ButterBreakfastDairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessCookbooks
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