Description
This brownie baked oatmeal is rich, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup. It makes a satisfying breakfast or snack that tastes like dessert while providing hearty oats and protein.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (or allergy friendly substitute)
- 3 cups mashed banana
- 1 cup milk of choice (or water)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey or agave)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (or chocolate protein powder)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Add the peanut butter, mashed banana, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and whisk until combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats, cocoa powder, salt, and chocolate chips if using.
- Mix until a uniform batter forms.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled.
- For the richest flavor, refrigerate overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use dairy-free milk to keep the recipe vegan.
- Chocolate protein powder can be substituted for the cocoa powder.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual portions for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
