Baked Oats {Viral TikTok Recipe}

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled Oats (old‑fashioned rolled oats)
• 1 large Ripe Banana (mashed)
• 1 Egg (large, room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (pure maple syrup)
• 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter (creamy, natural)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1/2 cup Almond Milk (unsweetened)
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (pinch)
• 1/3 cup Chocolate Chips (semi‑sweet, plus extra for topping)
• 1 tablespoon Extra Peanut Butter (for drizzling after baking)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the batter.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Blend the Batter

   Add the rolled oats, ripe banana, egg, maple syrup, peanut butter, baking powder, sea salt, almond milk, and cinnamon to the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth, about 30‑45 seconds.

   Time: PT2M

3. Fold in Chocolate Chips

   Transfer the blended batter to a large bowl and gently stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT1M

4. Grease the Baking Dish

   Lightly grease the 8×8‑inch baking dish with a thin layer of butter or oil to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT1M

5. Pour and Smooth

   Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the top with the spatula.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add Extra Chocolate Chips

   Scatter a handful of extra chocolate chips over the surface for a melty topping.

   Time: PT30S

7. Bake

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Finish with Peanut Butter Drizzle

   Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven, let it sit for 2 minutes, then drizzle the extra tablespoon of peanut butter over the warm surface.

   Time: PT1M

9. Cool Slightly and Serve

   Allow the dish to cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

5 g