This quick-to-prep peanut butter baked oatmeal makes breakfast time easy and delicious! Made with less than 10 healthy ingredients and mixed in 1 bowl, this baked oats recipe is an easy breakfast the whole family can enjoy! Add a drizzle of peanut butter or some mini chocolate chips to make it extra decadent.
1 Bowl Healthy Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Recipe
If you love peanut butter cookies just as much as I do, you’re going to be a big fan of this baked peanut butter oatmeal recipe!
With a double dose of peanut flavor (from both creamy peanut butter and powdered peanut butter), you get even more peanut butter flavor than you’d expect in each bite.
It’s also a good source of protein between the protein-packed peanut butter, pb powder and eggs.
I love that it is so quick and easy to prep and that I can make it in advance to simplify rushed school mornings too.
It’s become a breakfast we repeat a few times a month because everyone loves it, they get fueled up, and it’s so easy!
Why you’ll love this healthy baked oatmeal recipe
Healthy breakfast – Baked oatmeal is a great source of complex carbohydrates thanks to the oatmeal being one of the main ingredients. With loads of healthy fats and a good amount of protein, this sweet peanut butter baked oats is the perfect way to start the day!
Minimal prep time – The entire recipe mixes in one bowl making it quick to prep, but also leaves you with less dishes to do at the end.
Great for meal prep – Since this recipe stores really well, it’s awesome for busy mornings because it can be prepared in advance. Once baked and cooled, store individual servings so you can grab, warm and go!
Simple ingredients you need for this peanut butter oatmeal bake
Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions.
- unsweetened almond milk
- natural peanut butter
- eggs
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- old-fashioned rolled oats
- peanut butter powder
- baking powder
- sea salt
- coconut oil
How to make this 1 bowl baked oats recipe
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8″x8″ square baking dish with oil.
Step 2: In a large bowl add the milk, peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
Step 3: Add in the oats, powdered peanut butter, baking powder, and sea salt and mix in well with the wet ingredients.
Step 4: Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is no longer wet, and the baked oats are set.
Step 5: Allow to cool for 10-20 minutes before slicing into it. Top with an drizzle of peanut butter and some chocolate chips or fresh berries and enjoy!
Watch me make PB baked oatmeal
The full how to video can be watched below, or on my YouTube channel!
Try these different flavors
To create a chocolate peanut butter baked oatmeal swap the peanut butter powder for unsweetened cocoa powder and add a handful of chocolate chips into the batter.
For a peanut butter banana flavor, swap in ripe mashed banana to replace the maple syrup. Add some banana slices on the top before baking.
To give your PB-baked oats a peanut butter and jelly vibe, swirl your favorite jam on top of the oatmeal mixture before baking.
How to store
Baked oats stores really well and is an awesome recipe to meal prep!
Once you’ve allowed any leftovers to cool to room temperature, you can either cover the entire pan with plastic wrap, or cut individual pieces and add to an airtight container to store in the fridge.
Baked oatmeal keeps well for up to 7 days! Rewarm in the oven, air fryer, or microwave.
Substitutions, optional variations & dietary adjustments
Below you’ll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this easy meal prep baked peanut butter oatmeal recipe.
If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!
Unsweetened almond milk – Use your favorite type of non dairy milk here whether it’s oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or even cow’s milk.
Peanut butter – Any nut of seed butter will work here. Almond butter is really delicous!
Eggs – You can make this recipe egg free by using a flax egg, however, the baked oats will be a little more crumbly.
Maple syrup – Honey and agave nectar are great alternatives. Brown sugar will work here too!
Old-fashioned rolled oats – Quick oats will work in this recipe, however, steel cut oats are not a good alternative.
Peanut butter powder – If you don’t have pb powder on hand, no worries! Swap it for oat flour instead or add in protein powder in its place.
Coconut oil – Greasing with avocado oil works great here too!
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1 Bowl Healthy Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup peanut butter powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- melted coconut oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8″x8″ square baking dish with oil.
- In a large bowl add the milk, peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
- Add in the oats, powdered peanut butter, baking powder, and sea salt and mix in well with the wet ingredients.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is no longer wet, and the baked oats are set.
- Allow to cool for 10-20 minutes before slicing into it. Top with an drizzle of peanut butter and some chocolate chips or fresh berries and enjoy!
Nutrition
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XO
Heather
2 comments
The best pb flavor! And my 5 year old really liked it too.
That’s great news Tanya! Always a win when it’s a hit with the kiddos too 🙂