Why pudding mix instead of cocoa powder?
Lightly coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Fold in oats and chocolate chips until evenly coated.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Microwave the remaining 1/3 cup peanut butter on High until warmed and runny, about 1 minute.
Drizzle evenly over the oat mixture.
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Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Technically, oats are a gluten-free grain.
If you gotta eat gluten-free, look for the gluten-free label on the package of oats.
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A touch of espresso powder will give this recipe a hint of coffee flavor.
When your baked oats are cool, you could dust the top with confectioners sugar or shredded coconut.
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