Description

This Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome and comforting breakfast dish combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and warm cinnamon-spiced oats. Enhanced with sweet maple syrup and chocolate chips, it offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and rich flavors. Baked to golden perfection, this easy-to-make oatmeal bake is great for a cozy morning meal or a nutritious snack that’s both filling and delicious.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup mashed bananas (approximately 2 medium)
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
1 large egg
½ cup milk (whole or any preferred type)

Dry Ingredients

2 ½ cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Toppings

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Additional melted peanut butter for drizzling (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm up while prepping the other ingredients.
Combine banana and peanut butter: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas and add the creamy peanut butter. Stir them together until well combined and smooth.
Mix in sweeteners and egg: Add the vanilla extract, maple syrup, brown sugar, and the egg to the banana-peanut butter mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
Add milk and dry ingredients: Pour in the milk, then add the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir the mixture completely to ensure all elements are combined into a thick batter.
Transfer to baking dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle a handful of the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter for a delicious melty topping.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges start to brown and the top springs back slightly when pressed gently.
Cool and serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly after removing it from the oven. For an extra touch, drizzle melted peanut butter over the top before serving.

Notes

You can use any type of milk, such as almond, soy, or dairy, depending on your preference or dietary needs.
For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use maple syrup instead of brown sugar, checking for vegan-friendly options.
To make it gluten-free, ensure you use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
Chocolate chips can be replaced with nuts or dried fruit for variation.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated before serving.