Description

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and hearty breakfast option combining rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and sweet bananas. Baked to perfection with melty chocolate chips, it’s a warm and satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for starting your day on a cozy note.

Ingredients

Scale

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 pure vanilla extract

Add-ins and Toppings

1/2 cup chocolate chips, divided
For serving: drizzle of peanut butter and flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and kosher salt. Stir these ingredients together until evenly mixed and set aside.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, creamy peanut butter, eggs, pure maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Stir until the ingredients are fully combined. Then fold in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
Transfer and Bake: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips evenly on top. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm with an optional drizzle of peanut butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for extra flavor.

Notes

You can substitute almond milk with any other milk of your choice, such as dairy or oat milk.
For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup or a vegan sweetener.
Using ripe bananas adds natural sweetness; if bananas are underripe, consider adding a bit more maple syrup.
Flaky sea salt on top enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavors but is optional.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat slices in the microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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