Save A decadent, bakery-style loaf combining chewy oats, chocolate chips, colorful candies, and cinnamon sugar for a cookie-inspired treat perfect for sharing.
I baked this loaf for my friends on game night, and its playful mixture of candies and cinnamon instantly made everyone smile. It’s a guaranteed hit for birthdays, potlucks, or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g)
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: 1 cup (100 g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (115 g)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Light brown sugar, packed: 1 cup (200 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Large eggs, room temperature: 2
- Pure vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Creamy peanut butter: 1/2 cup (125 g)
- Semisweet chocolate chips: 3/4 cup (130 g)
- Candy-coated chocolate pieces: 3/4 cup (130 g) (e.g., M&Ms)
- Granulated sugar (for topping): 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon (for topping): 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2(3 minutes.
- Add Eggs, Vanilla, Peanut Butter:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract and peanut butter. Mix until smooth.
- Combine:
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Fold Mix-Ins:
- Fold in the chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolate pieces.
- Assemble:
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Top:
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the topping. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake:
- Bake for 50(55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool:
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Pin it My little sister loves helping swirl the cinnamon sugar on top, and we always laugh trying to guess which slice hides the most candies. It’s turned weekend baking into a sweet family tradition.
Notes
For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts. Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed or almond butter if needed. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Required Tools
9x5-inch loaf pan, mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups and spoons, parchment paper, wire rack.
Nutritional Information
Each serving (slice) has about 375 calories, 17 g fat, 50 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Pin it Slice thick pieces and enjoy with milk or coffee. This loaf disappears fast at gatherings!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I know when the loaf is done baking?
Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- → Can I substitute peanut butter with another ingredient?
Yes. Almond or sunflower seed butter work well; opt for nut-free candies if needed.
- → What is the best way to store leftovers?
Place in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days, keeping slices soft and fresh.
- → Is it possible to make this loaf gluten-free?
Try using gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats. Check all candy and chocolate chip labels.
- → Does this dessert work for vegetarians?
Yes, all main ingredients are suitable for a vegetarian diet. Check candies for gelatin or additives.
- → Can I freeze the loaf for later?
Slice and wrap pieces individually. Freeze for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- → What kind of candies are used in the loaf?
Use candy-coated chocolate pieces like M&Ms; you can swap for other favorite candy varieties.