Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal | Kara Lydon

A simple make-ahead breakfast with lower than 10 minutes prep time! This peanut butter baked oatmeal is made with rolled oats, cinnamon, peanut butter and is additional scrumptious when topped with chocolate chips.

Why I Love This Recipe

Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal is the right make-ahead breakfast that may be prepped on a Sunday and loved all through the week, and even frozen to be loved at a later date. 

Requiring lower than 10 minutes of prep time and 45-55 minutes within the oven, it’s really easy to make and is past scrumptious. 

Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal is loaded with ooey-gooey peanut butter and has a hearty texture that’s heat and comforting. It’s made with rolled oats, chia seeds for a lift of fiber, and is stuffed with chocolate chips (plus extra on prime!). 

If you understand me, you understand I like baked oatmeal and if you happen to’ve by no means made it earlier than, you’re in for a deal with. I extremely advocate including this to your breakfast routine to make weekday mornings simpler. 

Take a look at my Take a look at my Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal and Peach Baked Oatmeal for some inspiration on different variations.  

Elements You’ll Want

Notes on Elements

butter: taste enhancer

eggs: act to bind the entire components collectively

maple syrup: gives some sweetness

vanilla: enhances the flavour and likewise provides a contact of sweetness

peanut butter: the star of the present! i used creamy, unsalted however use whichever selection you have got available!

almond milk: I take advantage of almond milk for it’s delicate, impartial style however you possibly can swap it with cow’s milk or your favourite non-dairy milk different

rolled oats: I like utilizing rolled oats in baked oatmeal since they preserve their texture effectively with baking. If you wish to make a gluten-free model, you’ll want to seize licensed gluten-free rolled oats. 

cinnamon: provides a daring, barely candy and warming taste

baking powder: helps the oatmeal rise within the oven and contributes to the sunshine, fluffy texture 

chia seeds: add a bit of bulk to the oatmeal and helps present a creamy texture. Chia seeds additionally present a lift of protein, fiber, and wholesome fats

salt: important taste enhancer

chocolate chips: I take advantage of semi-sweet chocolate chips however you possibly can substitute for darkish chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or any chopped up chocolate bar

Gear You’ll Want (affiliate hyperlinks – if you happen to make a purchase order I obtain a small fee)

Mixing Bowl

Baking Dish

The right way to Make Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal

1. Put together baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 levels F and grease 9-inch sq. or 11×7 baking dish.
2. Mix moist components. Whisk melted butter, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, peanut butter and almond milk in a big mixing bowl till mixed.
3. Add dry components. Add rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, chia, salt and 1/4 cup chocolate chips and stir till mixed.
4. Pour the combination. Pour combination into ready baking dish and prime with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
5. Bake and serve. Bake till middle of oatmeal is ready, about 45-55 minutes then let cool for at the very least 10-Quarter-hour on a wire rack earlier than serving.

Knowledgeable Ideas

1. Make this a make-ahead breakfast! Combination may be made forward of time (like on a Sunday!) and saved in a single day within the fridge. Let sit out at room temperature whereas the oven preheats and stir combination earlier than baking. Bake within the morning and also you’ve bought breakfast for the complete week! 

Recipe FAQs

Are you able to freeze baked oatmeal?

Sure, you possibly can! To freeze Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal first let it cool fully then I like to recommend reducing it into squares and inserting the parts in an hermetic container. If you wish to take an additional step, you may wrap every portion in plastic wrap earlier than placing it within the container. When able to eat, you possibly can pop it proper on a microwave secure dish and within the microwave for about 1-2 minutes. 

What ought to I serve with baked oatmeal?

Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal is scrumptious by itself, topped with a drizzle of peanut butter. For an additional enhance of protein, you may also prime it with Greek yogurt. Different topping concepts embrace whipped cream, maple syrup, honey, and a splash of cinnamon. 

Can I swap out the peanut butter?

In fact! As an alternative of peanut butter you possibly can substitute almond butter, cashew butter, or some other nut butter of your selection. If you happen to’re allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, you may additionally attempt utilizing sunflower seed or pumpkin seed butter. 

Storage and Preparation

Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal leftovers may be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 4 days. Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes with a bit of splash of almond milk or milk.

Baked oatmeal can be freezer-friendly. To retailer within the freezer, bake as directed, let cool fully, then retailer in an hermetic container within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

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For extra peanut butter inspiration, take a look at my different recipes beneath!

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