Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
Peanut butter banana baked oatmeal is an easy make ahead breakfast or snack made with ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, rolled oats, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 5 overripe bananas divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips, divided
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed meal optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mash 4 bananas in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and optional chia seeds or flaxseed meal. Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Crumple a sheet of parchment paper and fit it into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Lightly grease the parchment and exposed sides of the pan. Pour in the oatmeal mixture and spread evenly.
- Slice the remaining banana and arrange it over the oatmeal. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until completely set in the center. Let cool almost completely before cutting into bars or squares. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
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Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Warm individual portions in the microwave before serving. I especially love this warm with a little Greek yogurt on top.
