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Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bake

A hearty baked oatmeal featuring creamy peanut butter and swirls of sweet strawberry jam for a comforting, make-ahead breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Oatmeal Base
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1.75 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.33 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
Swirl
  • 0.33 cup strawberry jam

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir well.
  5. Spread mixture into baking dish and swirl strawberry jam on top.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until center is set.
  7. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter for best flavor. Can be refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen up to 3 months.