A perfect breakfast or snack, these individual oatmeal cups are filled with ripe bananas, rich chocolate, and hearty oats, offering a deliciously satisfying start to your day!
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 2 cups rolled oats
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
– 2 large eggs
– 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
– 1/4 cup peanut butter (optional for extra flavor)
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Add the oats, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder to the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and maple syrup (or honey).
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
6. Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
7. If desired, add a few extra chocolate chips on top of each oatmeal cup for a little extra chocolatey goodness.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the oatmeal cups cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tin.
10. Serve warm, or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal per oatmeal cup | Servings: 12 servings
Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups are a delicious, healthy breakfast or snack. Made with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and rich chocolate chips, they offer a perfect combination of sweetness and satisfaction. Bake a batch for an easy, grab-and-go option that’s full of flavor and nutrients!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the oats, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder to the mashed bananas. Stir to combine.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and maple syrup (or honey).
- Mix Together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Optional Topping: Add extra chocolate chips on top of each oatmeal cup, if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the oatmeal cups to cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, add peanut butter to the mix.
- These oatmeal cups are freezer-friendly. Simply freeze them individually and reheat for a quick breakfast or snack.
- You can adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of maple syrup/honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American