Snickers Baked Oats (vegan, gluten-free, no sugar added)

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This snickers baked oats is perfect for busy mornings and so delicious. It is completely vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and has no added sugars. If you never tried baking your oatmeal before, you need to make this. They are almost like breakfast bars when cooled. I love it warm with an extra drizzle of peanut butter on top.

If you aren’t an oatmeal fan, baked oats might be your new favorite thing. These snickers baked oats taste like dessert for breakfast, but super healthy and nourishing. It’s high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you satiated. There are no added sugars in this baked oats and it is naturally sweetened with bananas and dates. The medjool dates give it the caramel taste like in snickers.

You can even enjoy these baked oats as breakfast bars. They firm up nicely when completely cooled or right out of the fridge. It’s convenient for busy mornings or if you want it for a snack later in the day. It only takes one bowl to make and is perfect for meal prep.

If you make these snickers baked oats, tag me @nutsaboutgreens on Instagram so I can see your creations!

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Snickers Baked Oats (vegan, gluten-free, no sugar added)

This snickers baked oats makes the perfect healthy breakfast and meal prep. It's completely vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and has no sugar added. It tastes like snickers for breakfast, but nourishing for the body!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 very ripe bananas 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 2 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9x9 square baking pan with parchment paper. 
  • In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas. Add the vanilla, almond milk, and peanut butter and whisk until well combined. 
  • Add the oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix with a spatula until just combined. 
  • Fold in the dates, peanuts, and chocolate chips. 
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Top with more chocolate chips and peanuts. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until middle is set and lightly golden brown. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm. If you want it more like bars, let it cool longer. It will firm up more as it cools. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave with a splash of milk or enjoy cold. 
Servings: 6

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