Description
This Banana Bread Baked Oats recipe is a wholesome and delicious way to enjoy a classic banana bread flavor in a nutritious oatmeal form. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it uses simple ingredients blended together and baked to create a warm, comforting breakfast or snack that’s both filling and flavorful.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 overripe banana
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of your choice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice
Add-ins
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the oat batter evenly.
- Blend ingredients: In a high-speed blender, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, overripe banana, eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, and honey. Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth batter consistency without any large oat pieces.
- Divide batter and chocolate chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips gently or fold them into the batter. Evenly divide the mixture into four ramekins or similar oven-safe dishes.
- Bake: Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the oats have puffed up and the tops turn golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the baked oats to cool for at least five minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature for a comforting meal or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute the almond milk with any milk of your choice such as dairy, soy, or oat milk.
- Adjust sweetness by using different types of sweeteners like maple syrup, agave nectar, or a sugar substitute.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs or a chia egg substitute.
- Feel free to omit chocolate chips or replace them with nuts, dried fruits, or seeds.
- Use overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
