This healthy baked oatmeal with peanut butter is delicious and is a hit with kids! Natural ingredients make it a guilt-free breakfast treat!
At my house, the boys literally BEG for this healthy baked oatmeal with peanut butter! They feel like it’s dessert for breakfast because they can pile on toppings like a sundae! I like that the texture can be adapted to your taste. One of my sons likes a creamy oatmeal consistency so he adds some warm milk to it and then adds his toppings. My son that is vegetarian hates milk or anything creamy so he likes just eating the baked oatmeal as is and then adds his toppings!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This baked oatmeal is:
- Healthy- made with natural ingredients you can feel good about.
- Customizable- everyone in your family can add their favorite toppings.
- A good make-ahead recipe perfect for busy weekday mornings.
Ingredient Notes
- Quick Cooking Oats - be sure the package says quick oats and not old fashioned rolled oats.
- Natural Smooth Peanut Butter - with no added sugar. This way you are just getting the pure peanut butter with no processed ingredients.
- Milk of choice (I use 2% milk but I have also used almond milk so non-dairy milks will work too!)
- Coconut Sugar (or your sugar of choice).
- Pure Maple Syrup- not imitation pancake syrup made with high fructose corn syrup.
- Unsalted Grass-fed Butter (you may also substitute coconut oil).
- Eggs (You can also use a flax egg if you prefer).
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
- Himalayan Sea Salt- or salt of your choice.
How to Make Healthy Baked Oatmeal with Peanut Butter
- 1. Add peanut butter to all of the other wet and dry oatmeal ingredients.
- 2. Whisk all the ingredients together.
- 3. Pour oatmeal into a baking dish.
- 4. Bake. Then serve with your favorite toppings!
Frequently Asked Questions
Baked oats prepared like this recipe are very healthy! They are packed with protein and nutrients and healthy fats and you have the option of adding other healthy boosters like nuts, seeds, and fruits!
This oatmeal is prepared differently than traditional oatmeal. Instead of boiling the oats you mix all the ingredients and bake it. This results in an almost a cake-like texture. Once baked you can either eat it like traditional oatmeal by mixing it with your warm milk of choice or you can allow it to cool completely and cut it into squares for individual servings. They make a great protein snack for kids too!
Yes! As part of a healthy diet, baked oats can be excellent for helping with weight loss. Baked oats are satiating and full of fiber. Fiber helps to regulate blood sugar and keep cravings and hunger at bay.
Expert Tips
Our favorite way to serve this oatmeal is family-style with lots of healthy toppings like:
- Warm Peanut Butter (for drizzling)
- Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate Chips
- Toasted Coconut
- Nuts
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Bananas
- Warm Milk
- This baked oatmeal is devoured at my house so I rarely have leftovers. If you have leftovers you can store them in the refridgerator for 2-3 days or cut into squares wrap them in plastic and wrap and then store them in your freezer flat in a freezer safe zip top bag for about a month.
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Biscoff Baked Oats- another delicious version of dessert for breakfast!
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies - make a great afterschool snack!
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Recipe
Healthy Baked Oatmeal with Peanut Butter
Equipment
- Baking Dish 3 quart oval dish or 9x9 square dish.
Ingredients
- 1 egg large
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (grass-fed if possible)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups quick cook oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon himalayan sea salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, maple syrup, melted butter, peanut butter, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Add the oatmeal, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine. Grease a 3-quart oval dish or a 9×9 baking dish.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Warm Peanut Butter (for drizzling)
- Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate Chips
- Toasted Coconut
- Nuts
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Bananas
- Warm Milk
- This baked oatmeal is devoured at my house so I rarely have leftovers. If you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge for 2-3 days or cut into squares wrap them in plastic and wrap and then store them in your freezer flat in a freezer-safe zip top bag for about a month.
Amelia says
This was so delish. Eating healthy can be fun. Thanks for the inspiring recipe!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thanks so much! My boys love this recipe! They have no idea that it's healthy lol.
Farrah says
This was my first time trying baked oatmeal and it was such a delicious treat! Thanks so much for sharing. Can't wait to try more recipes from your site.
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thanks so much Farrah! This is one our favorite healthy breakfasts!
Braghan says
I made this for an easy breakfast for my family and we loved it! I added blueberries and strawberries, which were perfect! Yum!