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Enjoy a slice of this warm Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal drizzled with honey for a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack.  It is delicious anytime of day.

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I do love a bowl of hot oatmeal for breakfast.  But I’m kind of picky on how that oatmeal has to be.  It cannot be watery or slimy.

Yeah, I pretty much only add a little bit of water and make it thick.  Oh, but it can’t be thick like paste either.  And it has to have brown sugar and raisins in it.

It’s ok, I know what a picky oatmeal eater I am.

A few years ago I tried this Baked Biscoff Oatmeal and really enjoyed eating oatmeal that way.  I had completely forgotten about it until recently when I was trying to come up with something different for our kids to eat for breakfast.

As I looked through some of our old breakfast recipes I saw this baked oatmeal, and I knew I need to make it again.  

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For this baked oatmeal I took one of my favorite sandwich flavors and turned it into breakfast food.

Peanut butter and honey sandwiches were one of my favorites when I was in elementary school.  The honey would soak into the bread and kind of harden by the time we ate lunch.  Oh, those sandwiches were so good.

This baked oatmeal has peanut butter and a few chocolate chips mixed into the batter.  Chocolate for breakfast is always a good idea. 

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And another great thing about baked oatmeal casserole is that I made it with applesauce. 

There is also no butter or oil in this healthy baked oatmeal.  The peanut butter and applesauce give it all the goodness it needs.

Now there is a little bit of sugar and some chocolate, but when you spread it out over the whole pan, it is not very much.  Well, unless you eat the whole pan by yourself. And trust me, that is easy to do.

What you need to make the Best Baked Oatmeal:

  • Peanut Butter – I prefer using a creamy peanut butter, but crunchy would work fine too.  I have not tried this with a natural peanut butter, so I’m not sure how it would work.
  • Applesauce – this ingredient replaces the egg. If you want to, leave out the applesauce and use 1 egg.
  • Brown Sugar – there is a little bit of sugar in this oatmeal to sweeten it.  You could also use honey or a sugar substitute that is good for baking.
  • Vanilla and Cinnamon – these give the oatmeal a little bit of flavor and spice
  • Baking Powder and Salt – gives the baked oatmeal a little bit of lift and the salt balances out the sweetness
  • Old Fashioned Oats – I like the texture of old fashioned oats, but you could also use quick oats if that’s all you have.
  • Milk – I like to use fat free milk in this baked oatmeal, but any milk would work.
  • Mini Chocolate Chips – just because anything with peanut butter is always better with chocolate.  It’s totally optional if you want to leave them out. You can also add fruit or nuts instead.
  • Full Recipe – keep scrolling to the bottom of the post to see the amounts and instructions.

How to make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal:

  1. Preheat your oven and spray a 8×8 pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix the peanut butter, applesauce, and brown sugar until creamy.
  3. Stir in the oats, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and milk and mix until everything is incorporated.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour it into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake and serve warm with honey, bananas, and extra chocolate chips.

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This peanut butter baked oatmeal is great because it bakes up pretty sturdy.  It’s almost like a soft granola bar if you cut it and eat it cold.  The first day I had some cold with a drizzle of honey.  Oh, it was so delicious.

But then the second day, I popped the plate in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds, drizzled on the honey, and sprinkled some chips and about died when I took a bite!!!  

Seriously!!!  You need to try this warm!  It will blow your mind!!! The honey soaks into the oatmeal and the chocolate chips get all melty and amazing!

There is a second pan of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal now waiting on our counter now because I may have finished off the rest of the first pan!

Trust me and make yourself a pan today!!!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Yield: 9 squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Enjoy a slice of this warm Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal drizzled with honey for a delicious and healthy breakfast.  It's such a great way to start out the day.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup milk (fat free)
  • 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips + extra for garnish
  • honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Stir together the peanut butter, applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Stir in the oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Add the oats mixture and milk alternately to the peanut butter mixture.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips gently. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes. Cut into 9 squares. Serve warm with honey and extra chocolate chips.
  6. Store in a tightly sealed container on the counter for a few days.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 229mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 7g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Oatmeal & Granola
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*The post for Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal was first published on January 9, 2015. The post and photos have been updated and republished on January 17, 2020.

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  1. Jessica says

    I just made this, and it is delicious! I did have to make a few changes (only because I didn’t have a few of the ingredients, I try to always follow the recipe as written first) I used melted Smart Balance in place of applesauce and Cashew milk in place of skim. This will make a perfect breakfast for those mornings where I’m in a hurry. Thanks so much for this recipe!

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    • Jocelyn says

      Haha! Well, I only use sugar, so I’m not totally sure. I think you could substitute either a sugar substitute or just use 1/4 cup of honey in place of the sugar. Maybe even just 1/4 cup banana would work…keep me posted if you try!

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  3. Kate says

    This looks amazing! Would love to make it for Christmas AM but would need to do it ahead of time. Does it come out ok if you make it the day before & bake in the morning?

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      • Kate says

        Thank you, followed your advice and it was a huge hit! We’re not much of a honey family so I pulled out the can of whipped cream and let the kids add their own – instant classic!!

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  4. Loni says

    Holy cow! I just made this for the second time and I had forgotten how delicious it is. I like the fact that it has less sugar than coffee cakes & muffins, and that it has whole grains and protein. My carbitarian daughter likes the fact that it tastes like a Reese’s PB cup. Win-win! We’re all scooting out the door happy today!

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  5. Barb says

    These were quit tasty. Not sure of the calories, but would make them again. They are so good when warm. Would be something to take to work for mid morning break. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Wendy says

    Do your kids realize how lucky they are to have your creative mind at work whipping up breakfast marvels?! This baked oatmeal (and a large coffee) would make me very happy in the morning. 🙂

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      I think they know it…well, if they don’t now, I’m sure one day they will 🙂 I do love creating fun things for them to eat!!! And a big bowl of this and coffee sounds perfect right now!

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  13. Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says

    I need to try this! I am so sick of the same boring breakfast ideas. This is the perfect thing for me to try! I love oatmeal, but like you I need it made just the right way or I won’t eat it. This looks yummy, Pinned!

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  21. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    We eat oatmeal every morning at our house–and sometimes for dinner too 😉 Our favorite variety is Peanut butter, banana, and chocolate. Your version baked with the applesauce–my kids are going to be screaming your praises. Making this for sure next week!

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  26. Mir says

    Um, yes please. Your daughter is right about chocolate being a necessary breakfast component. You add PB to that, and I’m in heaven. This is a fantastic idea!

    Reply

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