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Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 9 to 12 servings (1 8x8-inch cake pan)
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Brownie Baked Oatmeal recipe combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the rich, chocolaty flavor of brownies, making for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option. Made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and vegan chocolate chips, this dish is both comforting and satisfying. It’s easy to prepare, baked to perfection, and can be served warm or at room temperature for a creamy or sliceable texture.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 2 very ripe medium bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vegan semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips or 1 (2-ounce) bar vegan chocolate, chopped, divided
  • Flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking, and set it aside.
  2. Mash the Bananas: Using a fork, mash the very ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth, yielding about 1 cup of mashed bananas.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: To the mashed bananas, add the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, espresso powder if using, baking powder, and kosher salt. Stir well with a rubber spatula to combine all dry ingredients evenly.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk, creamy peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix everything thoroughly until you get a homogenous batter.
  5. Incorporate Chocolate: Fold in half of the vegan chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to distribute chocolate throughout the batter.
  6. Bake the Oatmeal: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips or chopped chocolate on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is puffed, set, and the edges begin to pull away from the pan.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and allow it to cool on the kitchen counter for about 10 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving. Enjoy it warm for a creamy texture or at room temperature as a firmer, sliceable bake.

Notes

  • You can omit the espresso powder if you prefer a less intense chocolate flavor, but it enhances the depth of taste.
  • Using very ripe bananas adds natural sweetness and moisture to the oatmeal.
  • Flaky sea salt topping is optional but adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness.
  • The texture will vary depending on serving temperature—creamy when warm, firmer and sliceable when cooled.
  • This recipe is vegan-friendly and naturally dairy-free when made with almond milk and vegan chocolate.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10 of the pan)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/chocolate-banana-baked-oatmeal-recipe/