Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Baked Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal. Perfectly sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup, this wholesome dish is loaded with oats and chocolate chips for a comforting and nutritious morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baked Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter (if using). Stir until well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined, then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can make this recipe vegan by using dairy-free milk and a flax egg. Add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
