Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups old fashioned or rolled oatmeal
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 small apples, washed, cored & cubed
- Optional toppings: additional peanut butter, yogurt, pure maple syrup, diced apple
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375*F
- Grease a 8×8 baking dish (you can use smaller or larger but cooking times will vary. For a smaller pan, you will have to bake longer to ensure it’s fully cooked in the center).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine egg, milk, brown sugar, peanut butter and vanilla.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, chia seeds and salt
- Add dry to wet mixture, folding gently to combine, then fold in apples. Let sit for 2 minutes to allow chia seeds to soak up some of the moisture
- Pour into greased baking dish using a spatula to spread the mixture evenly throughout the dish
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown (because every oven is different, I recommend plunging a knife or cake tester into the center of the dish to test if it’s done, if it comes out clean or just a bit wet, it’s done).
- Allow to cool completely before slicing. You don’t HAVE to wait, but note that the squares may fall apart a bit if you’re scooping it out of the dish right when it comes from the oven.
Notes
Oats keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving or serve cold.
Keywords: apple, peanut butter, oats, baking powder, chia seeds, milk
