Description
Enjoy a cozy and nutritious morning boost with these Peanut Butter & Chocolate Baked Oats. This wholesome breakfast combines hearty old fashioned oats with creamy peanut butter, sweet applesauce, and melty chocolate chips, baked to perfection for a warm, comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Protein powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Oat milk
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup Applesauce
- 1/4 cup Agave or honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons Additional peanut butter (for drizzling)
- 1 square Chocolate square
- 1/4 cup Extra chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the oats to a golden perfection.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, oat milk, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, applesauce, agave or honey, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no dry patches.
- Add Protein and Chocolate: Fold in the optional protein powder and mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking, then pour the oat mixture into it. Spread the mixture out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the top turns a light golden brown, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Add Toppings: Immediately after baking, top the warm oats with the remaining peanut butter, the chocolate square, and extra chocolate chips. Allow them to melt into the oats for extra flavor and gooey texture.
Notes
- You can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- For a vegan version, use agave syrup and ensure the protein powder used is plant-based.
- Optional protein powder adds extra protein for a more filling breakfast.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the oats moist and chewy.
- This recipe is easily doubled or halved depending on serving needs.
