How to make:
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
This Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal is a satisfying breakfast to start your morning to feel full and energized all day!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
6-8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons flax meal + 5 tablespoons water
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped (optional)
- 3 bananas
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease or spray a 7×13 baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine flax meal and water. Let sit in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- In the bowl with the flax eggs, add peanut butter, vanilla, applesauce, milk, maple syrup, and dark chocolate, if using. Stir to combine.
- Chop 2 1/2 of the bananas and add to the peanut butter mixture. Slice the remaining 1/2 of the banana; set aside.
- Slowly pour wet mixture into the large bowl with the oats. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased pan. Top with banana slices.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the oatmeal is slightly golden.
- In a small bowl, combine cocoa, melted oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Pour over the baked oatmeal.
- Divide into 6-8 pieces. Top with fresh fruit and maple syrup!
Notes
Freezing:
To freeze, divide the baked oatmeal into desired serving sizes. Place each piece in a freezer-safe zip bag or plastic container; place in the freezer.
Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.