Peanut Butter Cup Baked Oatmeal

This Peanut Butter Cup Baked Oatmeal recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and basically dessert for breakfast (while still keeping you fueled with all of the major macronutrients!)

Chocolate + peanut butter is my ALL TIME favorite flavor combo. Always has been— Reese’s were always my go-to candy growing up! Hence why this is my baked oatmeal flavor of choice 😉 just picture a big chocolate-y muffin with a warm peanut buttery layer in the middle… DROOOL.

What is baked oatmeal?

Baked oatmeal is basically a muffin and oatmeal hybrid! You take all of the ingredients you would normally add to oats and bake it in the oven creating the most DELICIOUS cake/muffin-like texture. 

What you will need for this recipe:

• oats— I typically go for organic because oats are high in glyphosate. Gluten-free if needed
• cocoa powder— unsweetened. Cacao powder will work too!
• protein powder— I love Sprout Living chocolate protein powder in this recipe (discount code: callascleaneats). The protein poweder also adds a bit of sweetness so if you skip it, make sure to add sweetener of choice. 
• chia seeds— I use a small amount of chia seeds to help bind the oatmeal together and also to add some healthy fiber. 
• non-dairy milk of choice— I typically use almond, cashew, or oat milk.
• cinnamon, sea salt, and baking soda
• chocolate chips— for topping! Vegan if necessary. I typically use the brand Enjoy Life or Nestle Tollhouse Allergen Friendly.
• peanut butter— I always go for organic nut butters. Ideally, the only ingredient should be peanuts or peanuts and salt. Here I used the Costco brand.

Enjoy!