I am always looking for easy, but healthy things to serve for breakfast. I all to often serve cold cereal or yogurt and toast. I am trying to get better, really I am, but I struggle with breakfast ideas. So, I am really trying to come up with things that work for us.
One of the things that my family does like for breakfast, and I like to make, is baked oatmeal. I have a basic recipe that I make and we serve it with fruit and milk. But I have been wanting something different. So I tried a few things and I came up with a peanut butter version of baked oatmeal.
My family loves this. My son who does not like oatmeal or baked oatmeal, even thinks this is good. My husband, the peanut butter lover of the family, thought this was really good.
I like the flavor of the peanut butter in this, but I also like the fact that it makes it a little more filling. I used brown sugar in this and I think it works much better than white sugar. It really gives it some extra flavor.
Our favorite way to eat this is with a little milk poured on top of it.
This recipe makes enough for our family of 5, with enough leftover for my husband to have it for breakfast the next day.
Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Mix all ingredients together and stir well. Spread in a greased 9×13 pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. If you like it a little crunchy on top cook for a few minutes longer. Serve with warm milk poured over top. Enjoy!
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I’ll have to give that a try.
Susan
I have been wanting to try baked oatmeal. Do you think you could use regular oats instead of quick cooking? Sounds good. Thanks.
Do you think this would freeze well? My kids are small so we don’t need this much at once.
Actually, baked oatmeal freezes very well. Just put portion size into a rubbermade or like container and freeze it for easy serving. I had some in the freezer for several months and just thawed it in the microwave for a short time, then added some milk and heated them together. It was delecious!
very interesting. i think i’m going to have to make this and try it out. i’m not a big fan of oatmeal in any form but since your son likes it, i’m going to try it!
Amy, I think you could use regular oats but it will change the texture some. I would also add a little more milk into it when I cook it.
Reid, I don’t think this will freeze well. I really think it would change it too much. However this recipe would be easy to 1/2 or 1/4. And if 1/2 would be too much, this is good leftover the next day or two.
it looks easy enough to make on the spot…
I’ve never made baked oatmeal, I have to try thisas I lover oatmeal!
I’m printing this right now! I think my oatmeal lovers would adore this, as would my husband who is a sucker for anything peanut butter flavored! Thanks for posting your recipe!
Mmmmm… sounds delicious. I make regular peanut butter oatmeal regularly, and I always put a banana in it (a banana for every 2 servings). I’ll bet a couple of mashed bananas in that recipe would be AWESOME, and you could use less sugar.
@Brandislee, You probably could get away with leaving the eggs out too. I don’t often use eggs in baking and just substitute bananas or applesauce to try to make things a little healthier!
I am not sure how I found your blog, but I am glad I did! This sounds delish. I think I will make it today for breakfast tomorrow! Thanks for sharing it.
Now that’s my kind of breakfast – it looks and sounds delicious.
gonna have to try this…….thanks!
This looks fantastic! I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing. Since you have trouble with breakfast ideas…I have an egg casserole recipe for the crockpot…it’s very yummy…if you’re interested let me know and I’ll send it over.
These are the kinds of breakfast recipes I just LOVE. Quick – easy – healthy. And the variety you could make with this is probably endless. I need easy, yummy breakfast ideas for my young girls that will fill them without a lot of junk – this looks like a perfect addition to our morning menu ideas!
This morning, when I read this, I think I actually “mmmm”-ed out loud, in an empty house! I love oatmeal, and have made baked oatmeal before, and put PB in my regular stove-top oatmeal, but never thought to combine the two! You are genius! Anyway, I made a quarter recipe for lunch today, and had the inspiration to substitute pure maple syrup for the brown sugar. I think it was a good touch! (Actually used 1T in baking, and drizzled most of another T over it when served.) Thank you for the recipe!
This was a good recipe. I halved the recipe. I cooked it in an 9-in circle pan. The only thing I would do different next time is add a little more peanut butter and brown sugar. Thanks for the recipe.
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I’m not sure how I came across your blog but am so glad I did and that I saw this recipe. We had never heard of baked oatmeal before and were eating the instant oatmeal. This is 1000 times better! We have 20-month b/g twins who love it just as much as we do. I use almond butter instead of peanut butter since it has more fiber and also add about 1.5 cups of blueberries and it makes it really moist; it’s like having dessert for breakfast!
Man oh man. That sounds right up my alley– I’ve put chopped almonds in my oatmeal but almond butter sounds awesome.
never seen a recipe for baked oatmeal, can’t wait to try this. I linked you to an oatmeal recipe roundup at http://foodwithkidappeal.blogspot.com/2009/08/peaches-n-oatmeal-my-oatmeal-pledge.html
I’m wondering if you could mix this up the night before and then bake it in the morning. What do you think? Have you ever tried that variation?
unfinishedmom, I have not tried it, but I think it will work fine. I have made other baked oatmeals the night before and they work so I don’t see why this one wouldn’t. If you try it, let me know how it turns out. I might try it next time I make it.
@Lynn, I tried making this the night before and it works great. Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so happy to hear that you can make it the night before. I was going to ask the same question.
I know this is an old post, but your recipes for baked oatmeal look pretty popular. I’m posting in regards to mixing the night before. I make a very similar version of your baked oatmeal that requires a soak the night before due to the natural of phytates in the oats that inhibit digestion of whole grains. See http://nourishedkitchen.com/?s=soaking+grains for more information about why/how.
That being said, I will be soaking all these recipes that you post and trying them that way. It’s a healthier and more digestible way to eat oats. Hope that helps! I love your blog BTW, thanks!
we tried this last week and loved it! it was quite delicious, although at first i was a bit skeptical about the peanut butter in it (i love pb and i love baked oatmeal, but i wasn’t sure about the two of them together). definitely a repeat recipe in our house!
These were WONDERFUL! My daughter doesn’t like oatmeal at all and liked this. Thanks for the great idea!
Tried it, loved it, blogged about it!
I’ve never even heard of baked oatmeal before but this sounds and looks delicious!!!!
I’m not sure where I found your blog…through a click from another blog but I can’t remember where. Anyway, this was on her menu and we had it for breakfast this morning. Yummy! I’m a fan of baked oatmeal and peanut butter so I just had to try this. I only used half of the sugar and I think next time I’ll use honey instead as I do in my regular baked oatmeal recipe. Oh and I made it the night before and then popped it in the oven this morning. Perfect! Thank you!
I have a recipe for baked oatmeal but I think we would like this peanutty one better. I’ll definitely be trying it. My daughter will love it!
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I made this this morning and it was wonderful! My two year old had two bowls! Thanks for the recipe!
I whipped this up last night to pop in the over in this morning. Very warm and comforting! Both kids enjoyed 2 helpings.
I used coconut oil in place of butter and hazelnut milk in place of dairy, gf oats. This is a keeper, thank you.
This sounds like something we would like for breakfast. I need something quick and easy, and a warm breakfast sounds really good!
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I just made this for my kids. They said it smelled like “No Bake Cookies”. This lead me to thinking it needed chocolate. I sprinkled mini chips over the top and it was great. I am like you though, and can’t leave a recipe alone. I replaced the brown sugar with sucanat and baked it in my Pampered Chef Bar Pan. Personally I think it could be a little sweeter but nobody is complaining so I will leave it alone. Thank you for this great breakfast recipe.
Sounds like some yummy pnut butter oatmeal cookie bars… Reckon it could be made in the crock pot? Most all baking is off limits while the temps soar above 100 these days…
@Relish_Desserts, I am not sure on the crockpot. I have never been a big fan of crockpot oatmeal. I think it changes the texture too much, but I know a lot of ppl cook oatmeal in the crockpot. If you try it and it works let me know. I am sure others would love to know if it works well.
Very excited to try this out today!
Made this last night for my hubby to warm up throughout the week for breakfast. It was definitely yummy right out of the oven, but next time I might make a few adjustments. I might add a bit more sugar or throw in some mashed up bananas/raisins to add a little sweetness. Also, we have both yet to try it with milk poured over it, but I bet that is awesome. Thanks for the recipe!
YUUUUUMMMMMMM! I have never heard of baked oatmeal til recently and I found a connection to your recipe at another blog which suggested adding chocolate chips and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, so we tried it this morning – I got rave reviews from all! My kids totally thought they were eating dessert for breakfast – I’m sure they are telling everyone at school right now. I can’t wait to hear what their teachers have to say?!?!!? I will be trying the other suggestions from these comments too – it was so easy and filling – definitely better than the average oatmeal or bowl of cold cereal! Thanks for the inspiration!
@Shonda, I am so glad that you enjoyed it. I have a couple of other versions of this I have come up with and I hope to post them soon. This is a favorite breakfast in our house. But I have not tried it with ice cream yet.
My kids might never go back to the regular way if I do. 
Just made this and it’s very tasty! It’ll be my breakfasts for this week. I’ll probably drizzle it with a liiiiitle buckwheat honey and pour a splash of milk over it. Thanks for a great recipe!
Wow this was delicious! I had never made baked oatmeal before and I’m so glad I tried it. I followed the recipe and adding a bit of mini chocolate chips at the end and the kids went crazy for it. Even my super picky eater ate 2 bowls! I would love to see you post other versions of this. Thanks!
@Jeannie, I am so glad that you enjoyed it! It is a great breakfast and adding a little chocolate to it makes it a kids pleaser for sure.
@Jeannie, Oh and I have other versions coming up. I have been altering this basic recipe and have come up with some great new versions that my kids love.
Made this today for the 1st time and will be making over and over again. My very picky eater 5yr old loves it!
Thanks.
Just made this over the weekend and loved it! Perfect for a cold wintery morning!
I make a soaked peanut butter baked oatmeal, but also put in chocolate chips. Yummm!
Kids thought this smelled like peanut butter cookies while it was baking. It was very yummy!
@Katie, I am so glad you liked it. This is such a kid friendly breakfast! It does smell a lot like pb cookies.
I have made this several times now and my family and I love it! I bake it at night and then reheat it the next morning. I crave it all the time and make it at least once a week! Thanks for such a great recipe!
@Morgan, I am so glad that your family enjoys it! I agree it reheats really well and kids love it.
This was amazing!! I made it in a little mini bundt muffin pan thing so that I could pop the “muffins” in the freezer and use as needed! Personally, I’m not a fan of oatmeal and I haven’t liked baked oatmeal in the past b/c it’s still too mushy for me (which is why I baked it the way I did). The kids can pour milk over it or eat it like a muffin like I do!
Thanks!!!
@Jen, I love that idea!!! I am going to have to try that with my baked oatmeals. I never thought to freeze it, and making it in a muffin or bundt type pan would be perfect! Thank you for sharing that.
I was just wondering whether I could make this without the peanut butter? If I did would I need to substitute something else in, like applesauce maybe? Thanks!
@Taylor, I have a banana version http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2010/12/baked-banana-oatmeal.html and a pumpkin version also posted on my site. http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2010/11/baked-pumpkin-oatmeal.html I have not posted the apple version yet, but they are all the same basic idea, so yes you can tweak the recipe and it will work without peanut butter.
I had a hankering for this for breakfast so we deviated from menu plan and made it! SO easy to whip up and bake, pantry ingredients … you’re the best, Lynn! Plus my daughter gobbled it up and she eats practically nothing.
@Vanderbilt Wife, I am so glad that you like it! It is so kid friendly. I love to make a big batch and use it for several days. It reheats really well. And if she liked this version you should try my banana or pumpkin version.
My kids love them all.
This was awesome! We loved it, quick and easy too…
Used this recipe many, many times. Both for breakfast, a dessert and a brunch item. Never added peanut butter…till now. Have used every kind of fruit you can think of…anything that is about to spoil gets thrown in.
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I have been waiting to try your peanut butter oatmeal til my daughter was old enough to eat peanut butter….I haven’t made it yet, but I did reference your recipe in my blog post today on baked oatmeal.
Here’s the link: http://www.kitchymamameals.com/2011/05/apple-baked-oatmeal.html
Looks delicious!
I make this today and topped it with your Peanut Butter Syrup! My small family of 4 ate all but 3 pieces for Breakfast and snack today. I put in 2 cups of milk instead of 1 realizing it was too late just added another cup of oats and it worked perfect! Great Recipe for both the oatmeal and syrup.
@Kristin, I am do happy that your family enjoyed both recipes!
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This looks great. i have two questions after reading through the comments.
1) i would be using rolled oats instead of quick oats, can you tell me how much extra milk i should add?
2) i have some banana’s that are expiring on me, if i added them (how many banana’s and does it change any of the other messurements)
I would use a couple of tablespoons extra. I have never used all reg. rolled oats but I think that would be enough.
Here is my banana version. It does not have Peanut Butter in it, but it will give you an idea of what I do. I hope that helps.
Sorry I forgot to give the link with that. http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2010/12/baked-banana-oatmeal.html
I just have to say, i’ve been reading your site for a more than a year now, & I hadn’t gotten around to trying this yet. Oh my, it is very good. The hubby was not disappointed. I loved it
we did use half regular peanut butter n half nutella, was soo good! thank you for shareing 
I love everything about this!
Sooooo yummy! Tonight I made a slightly different version, and added some cocoa powder and a mashed banana. So. Very. Tasty!
Do you think you could use honey instead of brown sugar?
I think it is worth a try.
I Love Peanut Butter & Love Oatmeal –This tastes AWESOME!!!
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