Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

By srumbel

This delicious baked oatmeal is a great way to enjoy a hot breakfast in the morning. Try it warm and drizzled with honey!
from insidebrucrewlife.com

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 + for garnish
• honey

Preparation

Step 1

Beat the peanut butter, applesauce, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the vanilla and salt and beat again.
Stir together the oats, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add the oats mixture and milk alternately to the peanut butter mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut into 9 squares. Serve warm with honey and extra chocolate chips. Store covered on the counter.

Yield: 9 squares