Description
This Baked Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish featuring hearty oats, ripe bananas, and sweet chocolate chips. It’s naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and flavored with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, it offers a delicious and nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 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
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: 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 to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt thoroughly to distribute the spices and leavening agent evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bananas and whisk together until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips carefully.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. For a softer, creamier texture, bake closer to 50 minutes; for a firmer set, bake nearer to 60 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: After baking, let the oatmeal rest for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up and cool slightly. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit according to your preference.
- Non-dairy milk alternatives like almond, oat, or soy milk work well in this recipe.
- For added flavor, try topping with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of yogurt before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated in the microwave.
- This dish can be customized by adding a sprinkle of chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra nutrition.
