If you haven't tried the oats plus chocolate combo before, you have to make this Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal with peanut butter swirl! It only requires 9 simple ingredients and its quick and easy to make. And tastes like eating a peanut butter brownie for breakfast!
Oats are one of my favorite breakfast foods. They are filling, delicious and take only a few minutes to mix together. I love overnight oats in the form of my Biscoff Overnight Oats and I love baking oats like my Vegan Cookie Dough Baked Oats. But, I especially love chocolate oats that taste like eating brownies for breakfast like this Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal.
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Ingredient Notes
Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Be sure to use old fashioned rolled oats! Using any other variety will effect the texture.
Mashed Banana: Be sure to use an overripe banana for sweetness.
Nut Butter: I used peanut butter, but almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter will work!
Cocoa Powder: It wouldn't be Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal without cocoa powder! I like 365 Brand Cocoa Powder and Droste cocoa powder.
Agave Nectar: To balance the bitterness of the cocoa powder, some sweetness is necessary. I used agave nectar, but maple syrup would also work!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1. Add the agave nectar, banana, cocoa powder and peanut butter into a mixing bowl.
Step 2. Mix until no lumps of cocoa powder remain.
Step 3. Add the non-dairy milk and mix.
Step 4. Add the oats, baking powder and salt and mix. Then add the chocolate chips.
Step 5. Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
Step 6. Swirl the chocolate oats with peanut butter and top with chocolate chips and bake!
Baking Dish Size Options
I recommend baking in a one quart baking dish if you have one. BUT if you don't have one, you can baked this Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal in an 8x8 pan.
OR divide the mixture between four six ounce ramekins.
For both the 8x8 and the ramekin options, reduce the baking time to closer to 25-30 minutes.
Recipe FAQs
Scoop the baked oats into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to eat, simply heat in the microwave for 30 seconds or so.
Yes! Swap the peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter or tahini!
Yes! This recipe tastes like eating a brownie for breakfast. If you want your breakfast to be less sweet, reduce the agave nectar to 6 tablespoons.
Expert Tips and Tricks
First, to get a beautiful swirl on top of the oats, dollop the peanut butter across the top, then use a knife to swirl the peanut butter around the top of the Chocolate Baked Oatmeal.
Second, the oats are done when the middle feels slightly set to the touch. Simply press the middle with a finger and as long as your finger doesn't go through the top, they are ready!
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Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal with Peanut Butter Swirl
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Quart Sized Baking Dish
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Agave Nectar Or Maple Syrup
- 1 Large Overripe Banana, mashed well about ½ cup
- ⅓ Cup Cocoa Powder
- ¼ Cup Peanut Butter see note
- 1 Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt or ⅛th teaspoon of finer grain salt
- ¼ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
To Top the Oats
- ¼ Cup Peanut Butter
- 1 tablespoon Mini Chocolate Chips Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine agave, mashed banana, cocoa powder and peanut butter. Mix until no lumps of cocoa powder remain.1 Large Overripe Banana, mashed well, ⅓ Cup Cocoa Powder, ¼ Cup Peanut Butter, ½ Cup Agave Nectar
- Add plant milk and stir until the mixture is homogenous.1 Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- Add oats, baking powder and salt. Stir well, then add the chocolate chips and stir to distribute.2 Cups Rolled Oats, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt, ¼ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- Pour mixture into a prepared 1 quart baking dish. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Dollop peanut butter across the top of the oat mixture and use a knife to swirl it through. Then top with a sprinkle of chocolate chips.¼ Cup Peanut Butter, 1 tablespoon Mini Chocolate Chips
- Bake the oats in a 350* oven for 38-42 minutes or until the enter is set. Serve warm.
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