Description
This peanut butter baked oatmeal is a wholesome, dairy-free breakfast featuring creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, and dark chocolate chips. It’s easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and delivers a warm, satisfying start to the day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, unsalted
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon flax meal mixed with 3 tablespoons lukewarm water)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Prepare the flax egg by mixing flax meal with water and letting it sit for 5 minutes until gel-like.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips. Stir well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and the flax egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Omit chocolate chips or replace with fruit or chopped nuts for variations.
- This recipe reheats well and is great for meal prep.
- Can be enjoyed warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
