First, prepare the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then spray the 9 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Next, combine the oats, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, chocolate chips, and walnuts in a large bowl. Then in a medium bowl, mix the eggs, melted butter, milk, applesauce, and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the oats and stir together.
Then, pour the oatmeal mixture into the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, just until the sides begin turning golden brown.
Lastly, remove the baked oats from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before serving. Then cut into squares.
Notes
Tips
Allow the baked oats to cool to make it easier to cut into bars.
Here are some serving ideas! Try eating Chocolate Chip Baked Oats in a bowl with your favorite milk poured over the top. Or you can also try it with your favorite yogurt and top it with fruit such as bananas or berries.
You can also meal prep with this recipe by dividing the chocolate chip baked oatmeal into individual servings for a grab-and-go breakfast!
Eat these baked oatmeal bars, either warm or cold.
*Nutrition Information: 1 square = 1 serving: 324 calories, 15.7 grams of fat, 6.5 grams saturated fat, 64.6 mg cholesterol, 40.3 grams of carbohydrates, 3.8 grams fiber, 21.2 grams sugars, 7.5 grams protein*Nutrition will vary based on the type of milk you use.