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A delicious plate of Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal

Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal

A hearty and delicious breakfast option that combines the sweetness of bananas with the richness of chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 212
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oatmeal Base
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder, Dutch processed or unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk of your choice
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for sprinkling on top
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • 8×8-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the milk, mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  4. Add the milk mixture to oat mixture and stir until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the oatmeal mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips, if desired. Bake for 35 minutes or until oatmeal is set.
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon into a bowl and enjoy!

Notes

This baked oatmeal is a versatile dish that can be served warm or cold. It's perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.