Peanut Butter Chocolate Baked Oats
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This recipe for Peanut Butter Chocolate Baked Oats is a healthy and satisfying twist on a classic. Creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate chips are swirled into a base of hearty oats, creating a flavour explosion in every bite. It's easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and is perfect for a satisfying breakfast meal prep or easy snack. Note - measurements can be approximate.
Equipment
- Square Baking Dish, approx. 22cm
Ingredients
- 170 g (2 cups) rolled oats
- 100 g (¾ cups) flour
- 60 g (½ cups) protein powder, optional (See Note 1)
- 100 g (½ cups) banana, mashed, approx.1, (See Note 2)
- 1 egg, (See Note 3)
- 60 g (½ cups) chia seeds, optional
- 310 ml (1 cups) milk, (See Note 4)
- 60 g (¼ cups) choc chips, dark or milk
- 100 g (½ cups) peanut butter
Instructions
Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 160°C/320°F.. Coat the bottom of an oven-safe pan with a small amount of oil or butter.
- In a bowl, mash 100 g (½ cups) banana and mix with 1 egg and 100 g (½ cups) peanut butter.
- Add dry ingredients: 170 g (2 cups) rolled oats, 100 g (¾ cups) flour, 60 g (½ cups) protein powder, 60 g (½ cups) chia seeds. Mix well, then add 310 ml (1 cups) milk and half the 60 g (¼ cups) choc chips.
- Add mixture to baking dish and spread the top out to make sure it's even. Add rest of the 60 g (¼ cups) choc chips.
Bake
- Bake for 30-50 minutes depending on how gooey or cakey you prefer it (See Note 5 for cooking time tips).
- Serve for breakfast with some yoghurt and fresh fruit (approx. 6 servings) or use as a snack meal prep on its own (you'll get about 8-10 servings). See my freezing baked oatmeal post for tips and tricks.
Notes
Note 1 - Protein powder
Either Chocolate, Vanilla, Caramel or Neutral. Substitute with equal amounts flour if not using.
Note 2 - Banana
You can substitute with approx. ¼ - ½ cup applesauce or yoghurt.
Note 3 - Egg substitution
For an egg-free option, use a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water and let sit for 10 minutes).
Note 4 - Milk
Use milk of your preference. Nutrition information based off cows milk.
Note 5 - Cooking time
Cooking time based on a Square medium casserole 24x24. If using a larger one, decrease the amount of time. If using a smaller one, increase the amount of time.
Serve with
Yoghurt, Fresh fruit, Homemade Raspberry Chia Jam etc.
Storing
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
Reheating
Enjoy cold or reheat in microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Freezing
Cut the baked oatmeal into portions, wrap tightly in parchment/baking paper, foil, or in a ziplock bag or vacuum sealer bag. Place in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 463mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 4mg
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