Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bake

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides healthier fats, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar, while cocoa nibs are a less sweet alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon.

In another bowl, mix peanut butter, honey, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruit if using.

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set and slightly firm to the touch.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Cut into bars and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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