Saturday, July 13, 2013

Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal



Taking time to make and eat a hot breakfast is one of life's little pleasures.  When I want a hot breakfast, I usually turn to the oatmeal pancake mix that is a permanent resident in my fridge, but baked oatmeal is a delicious alternative.  And while it does take a few minutes longer to bake, I almost think it's easier than cooking pancakes.  (No need to stand around playing flapjack flipper!)

I happen to love desserts with peanut butter in them, and this particular version of baked oatmeal is a fun little treat because it has the flavors of peanut butter oatmeal cookies.  But you can eat it knowing you're consuming a lot less sugar and butter than if you actually did decide to eat cookies for breakfast.  I prefer to eat this with a splash of milk poured on top immediately before eating.  We have breakfast food for dinner once a week or so, and I look forward to this no matter what time of day I make it.

Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Ingredients:
3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter

Directions:
Grease a 9x13 inch pan.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix together oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.  Make a well in the center and add the milk, butter, eggs, vanilla and peanut butter.  Mix until combined.

Spread into greased pan.  Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.  Serve with a splash of milk, if desired.

Source: adapted from lynnskitchenadventures.com

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