Hi friends! It’s summer break over here, and I’m trying to make some different recipes for breakfast every once in a while just for fun! Here is one of my recent favorites: Baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal. It has an intense chocolate flavor and it kind of reminds me of a brownie. The most important thing: It feels like having dessert for breakfast!
Ingredients & Substitutions:
- Whole Milk: I used whole milk because it’s something I always have on hand with three littles at home. Feel free to use any other kind of milk you prefer, like coconut or almond. I recommend using the canned types.
- Maple Syrup: I recommend sticking to pure maple syrup.
- Peanut Butter: You can switch to the nut butter of your choice.
- Cocoa Powder: This will give you the nice chocolate flavor.
- Rolled Oats: Use rolled oats here. Swapping for another kind of oat will probably not work.
- Vanilla Extract: Can be omitted if you don’t have any.
- Flax Seeds: Can be omitted if you don’t have any.
- Chocolate Chips: I used bittersweet chocolate chips as it is my preference. You can use any kind you like. I recommend adding some to the batter and saving a couple to sprinkle over everything and make it look nice. A step I forgot to do this time around.
- Salt: Just a pinch will help with flavor.
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix them together.
- Pour into a baking pan and bake for 40 minutes.
- Enjoy! Store in the fridge and reheat when you want to eat!
Storage:
- Refrigerator: Store the oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4- 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven as needed.
Baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Enjoy a dessert-like breakfast with Baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal. Easy, kid-friendly, and perfect for making your mornings special.
Equipment
- 6×9 or 8×8 pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 bsp flax
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix them together.
- Pour into a baking pan and bake for 40 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal
You might also like these:
Chocolate Quinoa Bark: This recipe needs two ingredients and is a great little snack
Chocolate Potato Ice Cream: Another great one for this summer!
FAQs:
- Can I make this recipe vegan?
- Yes, you can! Use a plant-based milk like almond or coconut milk and ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
- I recommend sticking with rolled oats for the best texture. Quick oats might make the oatmeal too mushy.
- Can I add other ingredients?
- Absolutely! You can add nuts, dried fruit, or even a mashed banana for extra flavor and nutrition.
- How long can I store this in the fridge?
- You can store it in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Just reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven as needed.
- What can I use instead of peanut butter?
- You can use any nut or seed butter, but it might make the taste slightly different than if using peanut butter, so make sure you pick something you actually like to eat.
If you try this Baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal please don’t forget to leave a rating and a comment! It helps this small and (add free!) blog going. Until next time!
Claudia
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