Brownie Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup peanut butter (or allergy friendly sub)
• 3 cups mashed banana
• 1 cup milk (of choice or water)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey or agave)
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (or chocolate protein powder)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, or grease the bottom and sides of the pan with oil spray or oil.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, milk of choice, pure vanilla extract, mashed overripe bananas, and sweetener. Whisk until well mixed.

4. 4

   Stir in the rolled oats, cocoa powder, salt, and any optional add-ins.

5. 5

   Smooth the oatmeal brownie batter into the prepared pan with a spoon or spatula.

6. 6

   Place the baking pan on the oven's center rack, and bake for 35 minutes without ever opening the oven door.

7. 7

   Once time is up, remove the pan from the oven using pot holders. Let the baked oatmeal cool on the counter before slicing and serving.

8. 8

   Serve hot or cold. If you can wait, the flavor is even richer the next day!