Description
Start your day right with this Baked Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal. The perfect balance of sweet, creamy bananas and indulgent chocolate chips combined with wholesome oats, making it a nourishing and satisfying breakfast option. Easy to prepare in advance, this recipe is a great meal prep solution, ensuring you have a healthy breakfast ready to go throughout the week.
Ingredients
2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ripe bananas
2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk)
2 eggs
¾ cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish with melted butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir to combine, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until set. For a softer texture, bake closer to 50 minutes; for firmer, bake closer to 60 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap out maple syrup for honey, agave syrup, or brown sugar based on your preferences.
For a different twist, you can add chopped nuts or dried fruits to the oatmeal before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 servings
- Calories: 347 kcal per serving
