Delicious Peanut Butter Oatmeal For Babies & Toddlers

If you’re looking for a unique way to enjoy oatmeal, then you’ll love my peanut butter oatmeal recipe.

It’s creamy, silky, and sweet, all thanks to the peanut butter mixed into the oatmeal.

My kids love this recipe so much that they ask for it at least once a week.

Why I Love Making Peanut Butter Oatmeal for Babies & Toddlers

They’re great for baby-led weaning 

Peanut butter oatmeal is smooth without being too thick. So they’re perfect for a baby-led weaning breakfast.

Peanut butter makes the oatmeal more gummy so it sticks to a spoon better. 

This allows young babies to eat them easily.

They can be made as overnight oats 

You can make these oatmeal in advance. When you make them as overnight oats, you can enjoy them the next day without turning on the stove.

You should also try – Simple Sweet Potato Oatmeal Porridge For Baby & Toddlers 

Important Recipe Notes on BLW Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Brown sugar or maple syrup can be used as a sweetener 

You might not be comfortable using white refined sugar if you’re making this oatmeal for your baby.

In that case, you can use brown sugar or maple syrup. These are considered to be more natural and less refined.

Cook the oatmeal on low heat 

Low heat allows the oatmeal to soak up more milk. 

This means that the oatmeal will get a chance to be softer with little time.

High heat will burn the oatmeal and won’t be as soft to chew. 

Allergy Considerations for Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Milk is a common allergen in babies

This oatmeal uses cow’s milk, which is a common allergen in children.

If this is your first time serving peanut butter oatmeal to your baby, make sure you learn the signs of a milk allergy.

You can substitute cow’s milk for oat milk and other milk alternatives.

Peanut is a common allergen in babies and toddlers

Another ingredient in this oatmeal recipe is peanut butter.

Peanut butter is a common allergen in kids. So make sure that you know the signs of a peanut allergy.

Always make sure you know what to do in case your child does develop an allergic reaction.

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Ingredients For Baby-friendly Peanut Butter Oatmeal 

Rolled oats – you can use rolled oats or instant oats. You can also use baby oatmeal from a jar to make these. 

Peanut butter – smooth peanut butter is best to use for babies and toddlers. This reduces the risk of choking on small junks of peanuts.

Milk – I used lactaid milk but you can use any milk alternative you want. 

Sweetener – my preferred way to sweeten meals for my kids is with maple syrup or brown sugar. You can use white sugar if you want.

Spices – spices like vanilla and cinnamon add to the flavor of oatmeal. 

Cooking Directions For Baby-led Weaning Peanut Butter Oatmeal

• In a saucepan, combine the oatmeal, cinnamon, vanilla, milk, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Cover the pot.
• Allow the oatmeal to cook on medium-low heat until it becomes slimy textured. Add more milk if needed. 
• Serve and enjoy.

FAQs About Peanut Butter Oatmeal For Baby

Can I mix peanut butter in oatmeal for my baby?

You can mix peanut butter into oatmeal for your baby. 

The gummy nature of the peanut butter will help the oatmeal stick better to a spoon to allow your baby to feel themselves. 

The sweetness of the peanut butter also adds to the flavor of the oatmeal.

Sides for Peanut Butter Oatmeal For Babies

Serve with some fruits

Fruits create a nice contrast between the oatmeal and the peanut butter. 

Fruits like berries and apples give the oatmeal a tart flavor which helps compliment its taste.

You can also add some bananas directly into the peanut butter oatmeal for a richer flavor.

How To Serve Peanut Butter Oatmeal For Baby-led Weaning

6-9 Months old

For babies 6-9 months, allow them to scoop up oatmeal with their bare hands. 

This will help them practice feeding themselves and give them more confidence to eat at the table.

9-12 months old

Babies between 9 and 12 months can begin eating with a preloaded spoon. Peanut butter oatmeal will stick in the spoon because of its thick texture.

12- 24 months and older

Toddlers between 12 and 24 months can practice feeding themselves by loading their own spoon with some assistance from you.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Storage Tips

Can I refrigerate peanut butter oatmeal for my baby?

You can refrigerate this baby-friendly peanut butter oatmeal for a day or two.

Note that the oatmeal may get more dry the longer it stays in the fridge. So eat it as soon as possible.

You can always add more milk to rehydrate it.

Can I make overnight peanut butter oatmeal?

This peanut butter oatmeal can be made overnight to enjoy in the morning.

It will taste just as fabulous as the one cooked on the stove. You may need to add more milk to allow the rolled oats to soften up better.

Reheating BLW peanut butter oatmeal 

In the microwave 

You may reheat this oatmeal in the microwave for a few minutes or on the stovetop. 

Make sure you add some more milk to the oatmeal mixture before you microwave it. You can also heat it on the stove.

This will prevent it from getting more dry.

Tips for Picky Eaters

Don’t pressure

Give your baby or toddler a chance to say no. It’s okay if they don’t like what we serve them. Keep trying. 

It takes at least 30 exposures for a baby to begin liking a food, so don’t give up.

Make it into a game

Sometimes I create games around the food I serve to get my kids interested in eating. 

A game we’ve played in the past is called “Here comes the airplane… open the garage”. This encourages them to open their mouth as I bring the food in like an airplane.

Sometimes my kids will try new foods this way.

Related Recipes 

• Easiest Peanut Butter Oat Pancakes For Baby + No Egg Option

Did you make this baby-led weaning lunch recipe? 

Let me know in the comments how it turned out!