Description
This Baked Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal is a delightful and nutritious breakfast option that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of chocolate chips, all baked into hearty oats.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, milk, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well mixed. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Great served warm with a splash of milk or a dollop of yogurt.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
