There’s really no higher combo than peanut butter and jelly.
Peanut butter jelly breakfast toast with additional crunchy chia seeds. Peanut butter on a cinnamon raisin bagel (omg). Peanut butter and contemporary strawberries unfold on banana muffins. Peanut butter and jelly stuffed french toast.
Peanut butter and jelly eternally and ever, amen.
It’s humorous, however PB&J doesn’t really feel like a nostalgic meals to me. My mother and father by no means excessively packed my lunch field with it, nor did they purchase me these bizarre little pasty white crustless frozen PB&J sandwiches from Smucker’s. So I truly don’t have any actual motive or data of why the flavour has been a necessity in my life; nevertheless, I can’t assist however CRAVE it.
Talking of PB&J, what’s your favourite combo? I often go together with crunchy peanut butter and raspberry jam. The grape tends to be approach too candy for me, however I notice it’s what many grew up on and can eternally adore. Final week I attempted apricot preserves on peanut butter toast, which was incredible. So many variations, so little time.
Right now I needed to share a recipe I created for all you PB&J lovers: peanut butter and jelly baked oatmeal. It’s baked to perfection and I’m critically having a second with this stunning breakfast skillet as a result of it’s FULL of peanut butter taste, wholesome fat and gives over 8g of protein per serving.
What you’ll have to make this peanut butter & jelly oatmeal bake
Not solely is that this PB&J baked oatmeal scrumptious, nevertheless it’s additionally SO straightforward to make and makes use of tremendous easy components. Right here’s what you’ll want:
- Coconut oil: to present the oatmeal bake the proper quantity of moisture you’ll want slightly coconut oil. Be at liberty to make use of melted butter or vegan butter as nicely.
- Peanut butter: gotta have that wealthy peanut butter taste! You’ll want to use a pure, drippy peanut butter and be at liberty to make use of creamy or crunchy.
- Maple syrup: we’re naturally sweetening this oatmeal bake with only a contact of pure pure maple syrup. You may also use honey.
- Egg: you’ll want one egg on this recipe to carry the oatmeal collectively. I haven’t examined with a flaxegg however let me know if you happen to do.
- Milk: I exploit unsweetened almond milk on this recipe however be at liberty to make use of any milk you’d like.
- Oats: the majority of this recipe is made with quaint rolled oats. Be at liberty to make use of gluten free!
- Baking staples: you’ll additionally want some baking powder, cinnamon & salt.
- Jam: use any jam or jelly you want! I really like utilizing a low sugar strawberry or raspberry jam.
Customise your oatmeal bake
- Combine up the nut butter. When you’re not into peanut butter or are allergic, be at liberty to make use of almond butter or cashew butter.
- Add some contemporary fruit. I’ve additionally discovered that including 1/2 cup diced strawberries to the recipe is exceptionally tasty. It’s additionally scrumptious with sliced/chopped bananas on high or baked proper in.
- Go nuts. This PB&J baked oatmeal would even be scrumptious with chopped peanuts, pecans or walnuts stirred within the batter or sprinkled on high.
Can I make this peanut butter and jelly oatmeal bake vegan?
Sure! I feel a flax egg or a chia egg will work nicely on this recipe however haven’t examined it to make certain. Let me know if you happen to give it a attempt.
Can I exploit metal reduce or fast oats?
I’d not recommend utilizing metal reduce oats or fast oats on this recipe as the feel won’t be the identical.
Find out how to make peanut butter and jelly baked oatmeal
- Prep your pan. Grease a big 9 inch skillet or 8×8 inch pan with cooking spray or coconut oil and preheat your oven to 350 levels F.
- Combine the moist. In a big bowl combine collectively your entire moist components till there aren’t any giant lumps of peanut butter.
- Stir within the moist. Fold in all the dried components and blend till nicely mixed. Pour the combination into your pan.
- Dollop the jelly. Drop teaspoonfuls of jam onto the oatmeal bake and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake & serve. Bake it up till it’s barely golden brown, reduce into slices and serve!
Make it into oatmeal cups
For simple, on-the-go PB&J baked oatmeal cups: merely pour the combination right into a ready muffin tin (I like to recommend utilizing liners AND spraying with cooking spray) and bake for 20-25 minutes till the oatmeal cups are set and barely golden brown. You’ll possible solely get 8-10 baked oatmeal cups.
Meal prep this oatmeal bake
This peanut butter and jelly baked oatmeal can simply be prepped forward of time! I recommend making it both the morning of or the night time earlier than, then chopping it into particular person servings for simple reheating all through the week.
Storing & freezing ideas
- Within the fridge: ensure the peanut butter and jelly oatmeal bake has fully cooled, after which cowl the pan with tinfoil earlier than transferring it to the fridge. It’ll keep good coated within the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat particular person slices within the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Within the freezer: as soon as the baked oatmeal has fully cooled, reduce it into 6 squares/slices and wrap every sq. in plastic wrap and tinfoil. You may also freeze your entire PB&J oatmeal bake for later by wrapping it nicely and inserting it within the freezer. Whenever you’re able to eat it, place the unwrapped frozen sq. of baked oatmeal on a microwave protected dish and microwave it at 30 second intervals for 1-2 minutes. To reheat your entire baked oatmeal, merely reheat it within the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350 levels F whereas it’s coated with tinfoil.
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I hope you’re keen on this straightforward and scrumptious peanut butter and jelly oatmeal bake! When you make it you should definitely depart a remark & a score so I understand how you appreciated it. Take pleasure in, xo!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bake
Simple to make peanut butter and jelly oatmeal bake that is naturally sweetened with a little bit of pure maple syrup and dollops of your favourite jam. This protein-packed peanut butter and jelly baked oatmeal is gluten free, dairy free and might be made into oatmeal cups! The right strategy to take pleasure in a childhood favourite for breakfast.
Substances
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1 1/2
tablespoons
melted and cooled coconut oil (can even sub melted butter) -
1/2
cup
pure drippy peanut butter (creamy or chunky) -
1
tablespoon
pure maple syrup or honey -
1
egg, barely crushed -
1 1/2
cups
unsweetened almond milk -
1 1/2
cups
quaint rolled oats, gluten free if desired -
1/2
teaspoon
baking powder -
1/2
teaspoon
cinnamon -
1/8
teaspoon
salt -
1/4
cup
low sugar strawberry or raspberry jam
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 levels F. Grease a big skillet or 8×8 inch baking pan with coconut oil or generously spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a big bowl, add in melted and cooled coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, egg and almond milk. Whisk collectively till nicely mixed and no giant lumps of peanut butter stay.
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Fold in oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Pour into ready skillet/pan and ensure oatmeal is evenly unfold out.
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Drop jam by teaspoonful onto oatmeal bake, then very gently swirl with a knife.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes till barely golden brown. Minimize into 6 servings and luxuriate in with almond milk.
Recipe Notes
Leftovers needs to be stored within the fridge for as much as every week. See put up for freezing directions.
Be at liberty to bake in particular person muffins tins for a straightforward transportable breakfast. Use muffin liners.
To make vegan: Use a flax or chia egg as an alternative of an everyday egg. Be sure that to make use of maple syrup as an alternative of honey.
Diet
Servings: 6 servings
Serving measurement: 1 serving
Energy: 279kcal
Fats: 17.1g
Saturated fats: 5.2g
Carbohydrates: 25.1g
Fiber: 4.2g
Sugar: 6.5g
Protein: 8.9g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Pictures by: Sarah Fennel
