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Oatmeal Brownies

Fudgy baked oatmeal brownie squares made with peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa, and rolled oats. Easy, one-bowl, and perfect for slicing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup peanut butter 80 g
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup 120 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk 480 ml
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups rolled oats 180 g
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder 30 g
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed optional
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips 60 g, optional

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Add the milk and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
  4. Stir in the rolled oats, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed (if using), baking powder, and salt until the batter is thick and evenly mixed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top if using.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is set.
  7. Let the oatmeal brownies cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment paper to lift them out, then slice into 9 squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

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Notes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth.
  • Add milk and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
  • Stir in rolled oats, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed (if using), baking powder, and salt until thick and evenly mixed.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if using.
  • Bake 25–30 minutes, until set in the center.
  • Cool completely, then lift out and slice into squares.

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