Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oats

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile, while sunflower seed butter is often more affordable.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants, while cocoa nibs are less processed.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: oat milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while oat milk can be more economical.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

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

In another bowl, whisk together milk, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.

Mash the bananas in a separate bowl until smooth and mix into the wet ingredients.

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

Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly firm to the touch.

Let cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares.

Serve warm, topped with yogurt or additional banana slices if desired.

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