Easy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal (Print-Friendly Version)

Chewy squares with oats, chocolate chips, and applesauce make a nourishing, portable breakfast option.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base Mixture

01 - 400 g rolled oats
02 - 630 g unsweetened applesauce
03 - 180 ml water
04 - 5 g salt
05 - 175 g vegan mini chocolate chips
06 - 65 g peanut butter
07 - 120 ml pure maple syrup
08 - 10 ml vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 33 x 23 cm glass baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats, applesauce, water, salt, vegan mini chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
03 - Stir the mixture until all components are evenly incorporated and no dry oats remain.
04 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. For added texture, sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the surface if desired.
05 - Place the pan in the oven and bake for 28 minutes without opening the door during baking.
06 - After baking time, turn off the oven, keep the door closed, and let the bars rest inside for an additional 20 minutes to allow gentle finishing.
07 - Remove the pan from the oven, let cool fully on a rack, then slice into squares for serving.

# Extra Information:

01 - For best texture, allow the squares to cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.