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Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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This Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and wholesome breakfast option combining the rich flavors of cocoa and peanut butter with the natural sweetness of bananas. Baked to perfection, this oatmeal is hearty, moist, and packed with chocolate chips for an indulgent yet nutritious start to your day.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (divided)

For Serving (Optional)

  • Drizzle of peanut butter
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside to make sure the oatmeal doesn’t stick during baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and kosher salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the cocoa and leavening agents.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed ripe bananas, vanilla almond milk, creamy natural peanut butter, eggs, pure maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry oat mixture. Stir everything together until just combined. Then fold in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips to add pockets of melted chocolate throughout the oatmeal.
  5. Assemble and bake: Pour the oatmeal batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. Cut into 9 squares and serve warm, optionally drizzled with extra peanut butter and sprinkled with flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice, such as dairy or other plant-based milks.
  • For a vegan option, replace eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup or another vegan sweetener.
  • Use natural peanut butter for a healthier profile, avoiding added sugars or hydrogenated oils.
  • Leftover baked oatmeal can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave.
  • Feel free to customize by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for added texture and nutrition.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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