Chocolate Chip Strawberry Peanut Butter Oats

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Creamy stovetop oatmeal loaded with chocolate chips, fresh strawberries, and peanut butter. A wholesome, satisfying breakfast ready in minutes that will keep you energized all morning long.

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Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Strawberries - a Decadent Treat!

Who here loves chocolate chips? And peanut butter? Confession time: if I see chocolate chips I really can’t resist but snack on some. Every single time I’ve got chocolate chips out to make dessert (or breakfasts like these!), I gotta have a taste. You know, just to make sure they’re okay!

Same with peanut butter! I tend to forget about peanut butter and don’t just reach for it. Again, if I need peanut butter to make a dessert, I’ll lick some from the jar, but I never think to have some banana and peanut butter for a healthy afternoon snack. It was only recently that I decided to appreciate some peanut butter on my homemade sourdough bread. But that’s another story!

I also underrate strawberries. But who doesn’t love a chocolate-covered strawberry? You’ll be getting chocolate and strawberries in this warm oatmeal bowl! It truly is an irresistible match made, wouldn’t you agree!

Two Types of Peanut Butter in This Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Strawberries!

Are you looking for a creamy and delectable way to start your morning? Then you're going to want to have these super sweet and filling oats! I use TWO kinds of nut butters to make these and they're topped with the simple sweetness of strawberries and chocolate chips. In this recipe, we’ll be using powdered peanut butter and natural smooth peanut butter.

Why Use Powdered Peanut Butter For These Strawberry Peanut Butter Oats?▼

Powdered peanut butter has been an interesting find for me. The ground powder comes from roasted peanuts being pressed to remove most of the oil. Most powdered peanut butters contain 85 percent less fat than regular peanut butter! While I don’t watch my calories, this can be a great option for dieters who still want to enjoy peanut butter. The reason I’m using it is to cook with the oats. I had chocolate powdered peanut butter on hand, so I wanted that flavour to meld into the oatmeal. The powdered peanut butter really adds a level of nuttiness to the oats! I reserved the regular creamy peanut butter to top the oats for serving because I love the creaminess and the rich, nutty taste of traditional peanut butter. It’s so luxurious!

How to Prepare These Chocolate Chip Strawberry Peanut Butter Oats

This is a simple and decadent breakfast oats recipe.

Begin by defrosting your strawberries if you’re using frozen strawberries. I defrost mine quickly by adding them to a bowl and soaking them in warm water.

Fresh strawberries soaking in a white bowl of pink water for defrosting.

Place your strawberries onto a cutting board, and thinly slice them.

Slicing fresh strawberries on a red cutting board with a chef's knife, with whole berries visible in background.

Add your oats and milk to a pot on medium heat.

Oats and milk simmering in a pot with visible specks of strawberry, stirred to a creamy consistency.

Continuously mix the oats and milk together until the milk has come up to a simmer.

Oats and milk simmering in a pot, showing a creamy beige mixture with a smooth consistency.

Add in the powdered peanut butter and mix well. Add more milk if necessary to maintain a smooth and creamy consistency, and ensure there are no lumps.

Powdered peanut butter being stirred into simmering oats and milk in a pot.

Powdered peanut butter mixed into simmering oats in a pot, creating a smooth, creamy tan-colored mixture.

Then, add your vanilla extract and mix well.

Creamy oatmeal mixture in a pot with water being added from a faucet to achieve smooth consistency.

Creamy peanut butter oatmeal in a white bowl with a dollop of peanut butter on top.

Now transfer your oats to a serving bowl.

Oatmeal mixture being scooped from a copper bowl into a glass serving bowl with a black spatula.

Add a generous dollop of peanut butter.

Wooden spoon adding a generous dollop of peanut butter to a bowl of oats in a glass bowl.

Now add your sliced strawberries around the peanut butter.

Bowl of oatmeal topped with peanut butter, fresh strawberry slices, and chocolate chips on granite countertop.

Sprinkle a spoonful of chocolate chips.

Bowl of oatmeal topped with sliced strawberries, chocolate chips, and peanut butter swirl.

Finally, add a drizzle of honey.

Bowl of creamy oats topped with fresh strawberries, chocolate chips, and a honey drizzle.

For a satisfying breakfast be sure to try this sweet and creamy morning oats recipe! Enjoy!

Chocolate chip cookie dough oats topped with chocolate chips and fresh strawberries, with peanut butter and honey on the side.

Tips, Toppings & Make-Ahead Ideas

That’s the beauty of a bowl like this — it’s endlessly adaptable. A few of my favorite ways to make it your own:

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for a heartier, chewier texture, or quick oats on a rushed morning.
Stir a spoonful of chia seeds into the pot for extra fiber and staying power.
Keep it plant-based: swap in almond milk and a natural peanut butter with no added sugars — the strawberries bring plenty of sweetness on their own.
Make it gluten-free by using certified GF oats.

Want to make these ahead? Spoon the cooked oats into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for a couple of days — a quick splash of milk on the stovetop or in the microwave brings the creaminess right back. You can even turn this combo into overnight oats: stir everything together cold, let it rest overnight, and wake up to breakfast that’s already done.

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Love a PB&J vibe? Swirl in a spoonful of strawberry jam or jelly alongside the fresh strawberries. For a nut-free version, sunflower seed butter or another seed butter works in place of the peanut butter, and any creamy natural peanut butter keeps things free of added sugars. A pinch of salt and a little cinnamon balance the sweetness, while the oats, strawberries, and peanut butter pack in fiber, protein, healthy fats, and nutrients — a filling breakfast that kids love. Keep it vegan by using plant milk and maple syrup in place of the honey.

Recipe by Anadi Misra