Protein porridge with peanut butter

Method

Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Add the rolled oats and stir well to break up any clumps. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the oats catching on the bottom of the pan. The mixture should thicken noticeably and the oats will soften.

Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 1 minute. Whisk the protein powder in a small bowl with a splash of cold water to form a smooth slurry, then add this to the porridge and stir thoroughly to emulsification, ensuring there are no lumps of powder. Add the peanut butter and fold it through until evenly distributed; the residual heat will soften it enough to incorporate without needing to warm it further.

Transfer to a bowl and serve while hot. The porridge will continue to thicken slightly as it sits, so adjust the consistency with a splash of milk if needed before eating.