Microwave Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal
I created this microwave apple peanut butter oatmeal as a snack one evening, because I thought it would be a lot healthier than snacking on chips :). This oatmeal is REALLY good, it’s very filling, it takes about 5 minutes to make, and it packs a whopping 11-12 grams of fiber, almost 50% DV. Additionally, this oatmeal is super customizable. You can swap out the peanut butter for any nut/seed butter of your choice, and you can also swap out the apples for nearly any fruit of your choice. My favorite substitutions are bananas, pears, blueberries, and raspberries. Also, if you want to up the protein a bit, you can substitute the water with any milk of your choice. Finally, this oatmeal can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or even a late night snack. Enjoy! 🙂
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. Combine oats and water in a cereal bowl. Mix until combined. Put bowl in the microwave. Follow instructions on container for how long to microwave for.
Step 2. While the oatmeal is still hot, mix in a heaping spoonful of peanut butter.
Step 3. Drizzle oatmeal with honey and top with some cinnamon. Mix until combined.
Step 4. Add in cubed apple. Mix until incorporated.
Microwave Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 cup water
- 1 apple, cored and cubed
- 1 spoonful of peanut butter (~2 tablespoons)
- honey to garnish
- cinnamon to garnish
Instructions
- Combine oats and water in a cereal bowl. Mix until combined. Put bowl in the microwave. Follow instructions on container for how long to microwave for.
- While the oatmeal is still hot, mix in a heaping spoonful of peanut butter.
- Drizzle oatmeal with honey and top with some cinnamon. Mix until combined.
- Add in cubed apple. Mix until incorporated.
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That sounds absolutely delicious! Definitely giving it a try! Thanks for sharing @ Blogging Boost!
No problem! And yes, it is really good! I actually had it for dinner a few nights this week 🙂
Absolutely love this recipe. What a great idea to pack in yumminess is 5 minutes.
I know right?! I love that it’s only 5 minutes because some nights I am just starving and need something fast.
Yum! I’m going to try this over the weekend. Thanks!
Awesome! Let me know how you like it 🙂
This looks great!! I love to add toppings to oatmeal, it just adds so much!
Yes!! I used to NEVER eat oatmeal. And then I read about how it’s good for keeping cholesterol in check. So, I figured I needed to find a way to make it more palatable, and ended up creating this recipe!
I don’t use a microwave but I bet I can adapt this for the slow cooker. It would b easy to do don’t you think?
I am always so hungry in the mornings and don’t have time to make breakfast. What a delicious, fast and easy recipe.
I am always so hungry in the mornings and don’t have time to make breakfast. What a delicious, fast and easy recipe.
Yep, definitely better than snacking on chips! Miles better! I’m going to have to try this soon, I always need calories after my run in the afternoons after my run, and this would be perfect once a week. Thank you for the idea!
This is such an quick and easy recipe that is also super great for you! As soon as I read apple and cinnamon I knew this would be right up my street. I never normally add peanut butter but I am definitely going to give that a try
Anything that you can put in a microwave is great for a lazy cook for me because the easier it is to cook the better aha! I like the sound of the apple and peanut butter combo in the oatmeal which would be perfect to eat for breakfast.
I’m always looking for quick, healthy breakfasts. This one is right up my alley. Yum! 🙂
I love oatmeal and it’s usually my go-to whenever I need to make a quick breakfast recipe! It’s amazing with fruits and other ingredients as well! This looks so good! Love the combination of apple and peanut butter!
This looks amazing. I love oatmeal, but this really steps it up, without a lot of effort.
What a tasty and quick recipe for breakfast. The addition of the peanut butter is perfect for giving an extra energy boost. I might have to try this on the kids.
I do include apples in oatmeal and my daughter loves it. As for the peanut butter with the apple? Hmmm…interesting. Will try this.
Feeling hungry right now and have all the ingredients at home so will give it a try this afternoon! the peanut butter will be a delish!!
I just love the easy peasy convenience of microwave oatmeal! This looks so hearty and good! Great way to start the morning for sure!
This recipe looks fantastic and easy to prepare! I will tey this at home 🙂 thanks for making us crave!
This recipe of Microwave Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal looks so delicious and it looks like a perfect breakfast meal for me, thanks for sharing this with us.