What Happens to Your Blood Sugar When You Eat Oatmeal With Peanut Butter

Key Takeaways

Oatmeal with peanut butter typically causes a slower rise in blood sugar.

The fiber in oats and the fat and protein in peanut butter work together to slow digestion and glucose absorption.

Choosing less-processed oats and natural peanut butter without added sugar offers the best blood sugar support.

For most people, oatmeal paired with peanut butter results in a moderate rise in blood sugar rather than a sharp spike. To understand why, we asked two registered dietitians to break down exactly what happens in your body after you eat this classic breakfast.

1. Your Blood Sugar Rises Slightly

Any meal with carbohydrates raises blood sugar to some degree, and oatmeal is no exception, said Avery Zenker, MAN, RD, a registered dietitian at MyCrohnsandColitisTeam.

However,