Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cups
These peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cups are a perfect blend of deliciousness and nutrition, making them an ideal option for a healthy breakfast. Packed with fiber, protein, and the richness of chocolate, they are not only easy to make but also adaptable for different dietary needs. Enjoy these oatmeal chocolate chip cups as a convenient grab-and-go breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups low-fat milk
- ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter, divided
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats and milk. Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes, allowing the oats to absorb the milk and soften.
- Stir in ¼ cup of the peanut butter, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly combined.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each muffin cup. Divide the remaining ¼ cup peanut butter and mini chocolate chips evenly over the batter, about 1 teaspoon per cup.
- Cover each muffin with another 2 tablespoons of the remaining batter to form neat layers.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the oatmeal cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
Optional tips include making a double batch for freezing or using different nut butters.