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Vegan baked oatmeal sqaures cooling off on parchment paper.

Peanut Butter Baked Oats without Bananas

Patricia Granek
Soft, gooey chocolate baked oats made without banana. One-bowl, no blender, and naturally dairy-free. Perfect for quick breakfasts or snacks.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 sqaures
Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups quick cooking oats see notes
  • 1 cup unsalted peanut butter
  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup oat milk
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
  • Mix: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and well combined. The batter should resemble wet cookie dough, not runny like a muffin batter.
    TIP: If your peanut butter or nut butter is too cold it may be hard to mix. You can slowly microwave it to bring it to room temperature. Just be sure to not over heat.
  • Add Toppings: Fold in chocolate chips and any extra mix-ins (like berries or chopped nuts). Then pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly
  • Bake: Bake your oats for 20–25 minutes or until edges are set and top is golden. Start checking at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Cool: Once baked, remove the baked oats from the oven and let them cool in the pan. Once cooled, slice into big squares.

Notes

Oats Matter: Use quick oats for the best texture. Rolled oats will work but won’t be as soft or cohesive. Avoid steel-cut oats entirely.
Texture Tip: If your baked oats turn out too wet or loose, check that you measured the liquids correctly and fully cooled before slicing. If it looks dry before baking, add 1–2 tablespoon of oat milk to loosen the batter.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze slices individually for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 843mgPotassium: 485mgFiber: 6gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin B12: 0.1µgVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 2mgZinc: 3mg
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