Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x9” square baking pan and set aside.

For Vegan Version: Mix 1 TBS ground chia seeds with 2 ½ TBS hot water. Set aside.

In a small bowl mix together quick cooking oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, sea salt and coconut sugar. Set aside.

In a large bowl mix applesauce, peanut butter, and honey (or maple syrup), vanilla and egg (or chia egg) together until combined.

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Add almond milk and stir until batter is homogenous.

Add chocolate chips (if desired) and stir until combined.

Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 9x9” baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly springs back when touched and the edges are just barely brown!

Let cool for at least 10 minutes, then cut into squares and enjoy!

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or enjoy cold!

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