Description
This Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome and delicious breakfast treat, combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and chocolate chips for a naturally sweet and satisfying dish. Perfectly baked to golden brown perfection, it offers a warm and comforting start to your day, packed with fiber and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper, then set aside to prepare the batter.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to warm up while you mix the ingredients.
- Mix banana and peanut butter: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas and creamy peanut butter, stirring until fully integrated to create a smooth base.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the vanilla extract, maple syrup, brown sugar, and the egg into the banana and peanut butter mixture, mixing thoroughly until the batter is uniform.
- Combine dry ingredients: Stir in the milk, rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until all components are evenly blended into the batter.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the oatmeal batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle a handful of extra semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter for added texture and sweetness.
- Bake: Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown and the top springs back slightly when pressed.
- Serve warm: Once baked, allow the oatmeal to cool slightly, then drizzle with melted peanut butter on top before serving to enhance the peanut flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- For added crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts on top before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or omitting the brown sugar if desired.
