Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

This Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is the ultimate make-ahead, fiber-rich, good-for-you breakfast. It’s made with hearty oats, mashed banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, chocolate chips, chia seeds, and more baked into a sweet and healthy oat casserole.

Easy Banana Baked Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips

Who doesn’t love the classic combination of peanut butter, banana, and chocolate chips baked into an ooey-gooey, fiber-rich breakfast?

This Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is one of our (and yours) favorite baked oatmeal combinations based on our popular oatmeal cups.

This oatmeal bake is a dairy-free and gluten-free breakfast packed with healthy ingredients but tastes like dessert! It’s a simple, one-bowl recipe that is delicious straight from the oven or stored for meal prep. Whip this baked oatmeal recipe up at the beginning of a busy week and have breakfasts or snacks on hand all week long (or keep it in the freezer for even longer)!

Are Baked Oats Good for You?

Absolutely! This baked oatmeal recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. It’s packed with protein from the eggs and nut butter, fiber from the oats and chia seeds, and much more, thanks to an array of healthy ingredients.

Ingredients Needed

• Bananas – Be sure to use ripe bananas for extra sweetness. Bananas that still have green on them will be chalkier and less sweet.
• Eggs – Egg adds a good protein boost and helps bind everything together.
• Peanut Butter – Use your favorite variety of creamy peanut butter. Alternatively, swap that out for any nut butter you prefer.
• Maple Syrup – My natural sweetener of choice. If you don’t have maple syrup, honey will also work.
• Milk – I like to use almond milk, but use any milk you have on hand.
• Oil – You can use melted avocado or coconut oil for richness and moisture.
• Applesauce – Applesauce provides this baked oatmeal recipe with additional sweetness and acts as another binder.
• Vanilla Extract – Adds flavor depth.
• Oats – Use rolled oats, NOT quick-cooking oats. If you’re gluten-free, make sure that you buy certified gluten-free rolled oats.
• Baking Powder – A little baking powder prevents the oatmeal bake from being too dense.
• Chia Seeds – These are optional but a great way to add extra fiber and healthy fats.
• Sea Salt – A sprinkle of fine sea salt helps bring out all of the flavors in your oatmeal bake recipe.
• Chocolate Chips – I use enjoy life dark chocolate chips—regular or mini. Feel free to use whatever variety of chocolate chips you prefer.

How to Make an Oatmeal Bake

This baked oatmeal recipe is as simple as it gets! It takes just a few minutes to prep, then it’s in the oven. Here’s a quick rundown of the recipe:

1. Combine the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, then whisk in the eggs. Once combined, stir in the peanut butter, maple syrup, almond milk, oil, applesauce, and vanilla.
2. Add the dry ingredients: Oats, baking powder, chia seeds, salt, and chocolate chips, then mix until everything is well-distributed.
3. Bake: Transfer the oatmeal mixture to a greased baking dish lined with a parchment sling. Bake at 350ºF until the center is just firm. Cool slightly, then scoop or cut and serve!

Can You Bake Instant Oatmeal?

I don’t recommend it. Instant oats are different than regular because they are thinly cut, processed, and often flavored. That doesn’t lend the same structure to baked goods or baked oatmeal as regular or quick oats.

Can Baked Oatmeal Be Made Without Eggs?

Yes! Baked oats do require a binder, though, so if you need to make yours without an egg you will need to use an alternative.

Why Are My Baked Oats Soggy?

There may be a couple of reasons that your baked oats are soggier than you want them to be:

• You used quick oats. While it is possible to use rolled oats or quick oats, I do recommend the rolled oats for this recipe. They have more structure than quick oats for a heartier, chewier texture.
• You didn’t accurately measure your ingredients. Ensure you measure your wet and dry ingredients precisely so you have the perfect ratio to result in the perfect texture.
• They need more time to bake. Sometimes, soggy baked oats need a little more time in the oven!

Variations

• Use another nut butter. Feel free to swap the peanut out for almond or cashew butter if preferred.
• Make it nut-free. Looking for a nut-free option? Try it with sun butter instead.
• Add fruit. Add more texture by tossing in a handful of fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries. Alternatively, add some chewy sweetness with a handful of dried cranberries or raisins.
• Use other mix-ins. Looking for even more textures? Try stirring in chopped nuts, coconut flakes, flax seeds, or pumpkin seeds.
• Spice it up. Add some extra flavor with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve a slice of this baked oatmeal warm out of the pan with a bit of almond milk! It’s also tasty when cooled and sliced into portions for a tasty grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

If you’re serving it as a sit-down breakfast, here are some delicious pairing options:

• Bacon and Sweet Potato Frittata
• Hash Brown Breakfast Skillet
• Air Fryer Home Fries
• Tex Mex Egg Muffin Cups

How to Store

Leftover oatmeal bake can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Before reheating, defrost overnight, in the fridge, if frozen or give it a quick pass in the toaster oven or microwave to heat up.

To warm single slices: Heat in the toaster oven or oven at 350ºF for 5-10 minutes or microwave for a minute or until heated through.

To warm the whole tray: Heat in the oven at 350ºF for 20 minutes or until heated through.

More Oatmeal Bake Recipes You’ll Love

• Gingerbread Oatmeal Bake
• Maple Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
• PB&J Baked Oatmeal
• Oatmeal Cups
• Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
• Peaches and Cream Oatmeal Bake (Vegan)

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Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

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This Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is the ultimate make-ahead, fiber-rich, good-for-you breakfast. It's made with hearty oats, mashed banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, chocolate chips, chia seeds, and more baked into a sweet and healthy oat casserole.

Servings 9

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 medium to large ripe bananas
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter see note
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or coconut oil melted
• 1/4 cup apple sauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds can omit if desired
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips or 1/3 cup Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8″ x 8″ oven-safe dish. If desired, prepare a parchment sling by cutting out a piece of parchment paper slightly larger than the pan (for easy removal of bake).
• In a large bowl mash bananas until they are smooth. Add eggs and whisk to combine. Then add peanut butter, maple syrup, almond milk, oil, apple sauce and vanilla until fully combined.
• To the wet ingredients add oats, baking powder, chia, salt and chocolate chips and mix until fully combined.
• Pour into prepared 8″x 8″ dish and bake for 40 minutes, until the center is just barely firm.
• Scoop or cut and serve warm as is or with almond milk, or cool and slice into 9 square portions.

Notes

You can sub out for your favorite nut butter here, or to make it nut-free use sun butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 9gCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 31.2gProtein: 7.5gFat: 15.5gSaturated Fat: 8.2gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 170mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 14.2g

Author: Lexi

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