Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut | 1 oz (28g) | 161 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Oat | 1/2 cup dry (40g) | 154 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk (any fat percentage)
- 3 cups oatmeal
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup smooth or chunky peanut butter
Directions
Combine the sugar and cocoa in a saucepan , and stir well.
Add milk and stir well. Add butter and place over medium-high heat.
Bring mixture to a boil . When it reaches a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, boil while stirring for exactly 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until peanut butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
Add oatmeal and stir to combine. Immediately spoon the mixture onto a cookie sheet , leaving enough space between them for spreading out.
Let stand on counter for at least 20 minutes to stiffen or refrigerate to speed up the process.