Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal makes for a warm, comforting, nutrient-dense breakfast or snack. Made with ripe bananas, old fashioned oats, tahini, dark chocolate morsels, and more. Enjoy as is or in a bowl with some milk.

Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal makes for a warm and comforting breakfast or even a filling snack. This recipe is nutrient-dense and perfect to start the day as it is rich in protein, fiber and complex carbs. It will provide you with the energy you need to take on the day; or to have as a quick pick-me up snack.

Baked oatmeal is great for meal prepping as it can be made ahead. Keep refrigerated and serve as you needed throughout the week. You can have baked oatmeal as is or in a bowl with some milk; which is my personal favorite way to have baked oatmeal. Which ever way you decide to have it is delicious; so soft and moist with a nutty crunch!

Ingredients needed to make Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal:

• Ripe Bananas– Use ripe bananas for more natural sweetness.
• Eggs– Binding agent.
• Tahini– Give tahini a good stir making sure the oils are well mixed with the paste.
• Maple Syrup– For sweetness.
• Coconut Oil– Adds moisture and helps the baked oatmeal to bake evenly.
• Spices– Cinnamon, nutmeg and pink sea salt.
• Vanilla Extract– Adds flavor.
• Rolled Oats (GF)– Also known as old fashioned oats. Make sure they are gluten-free certified if you need them to be.
• Baking Powder– Helps baked oatmeal rise and adds moisture.
• Chocolate Morsels– I like using dark chocolate morsels.
• Chopped Raw Walnuts– Optional but they add a nice crunch.

Equipment needed to make Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal:

• Baking Pan or Dish– Use a 8×8 baking dish.
• Whisk– For whisking the mixture.
• Spatula– For mixing and serving.
• Parchment Paper– For lining baking dish.

How to make Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal:

• Step 1– Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 baking dish or baking pan with parchment paper; leaving enough paper sticking out on the sides. 
• Step 2– In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas; crack eggs in; then add tahini, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, pink salt and vanilla extract. Whisk together making sure all ingredients are well combined. 

• Step 3– Fold in oats and sprinkle baking powder. I like to use a spatula to mix the oats into the rest of the ingredients. It allows to work the oats into the mixture easier and to make sure the oats are well coated. Pour almond milk and stir until well combined. Fold in chocolate morsels and raw walnuts. 

• Step 4– Pour mixture into prepped baking pan making sure all sides have even amounts of the oatmeal mixture. Slice additional banana and garnish oatmeal with it. Sprinkle more chocolate morsels and chopped raw walnuts over oatmeal for garnish too. Bake oatemal for 35 minutes.

• Step 5– Remove baked oatmeal from oven and allow it to cool-off for at least 10 minutes. Use the part of the parchment paper that is sticking out to pull baked oatmeal out of pan. Slice into 9 even squares or as big or small as you’d like them. You can also scoop out the oatmeal with a spoon. Serve in a bowl with milk if you wish or have as is. 
• Step 6– Serve baked oatmeal immediately. Allow any leftover oatmeal to completely cool-off and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Use the right size dish for this recipe- This will guarantee that the oatmeal will get baked thoroughly in the said time.
2. Not a fan of Tahini or don’t have any?- Use unsalted-creamy peanut butter or almond butter instead.
3. No coconut oil?- Replace with olive oil or unsalted butter.
4. No maple syrup?- Honey is a great substitute.
5. Line baking pan with parchment paper- This will prevent oatmeal from sticking to the bottom. Also, leave enough paper sticking out on the sides. This will then make it a lot easier to pull oatmeal out of pan once it’s baked.

How to serve Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal:

I like removing my Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal from the baking dish and slicing it into 9 even squares. However, you can also simply scoop out as much baked oatmeal as you’d like and serve it in a bowl.

• You can eat your baked oatmeal as is or you can add some milk and eat it sort of like cereal.
• Top with more banana slices and walnuts if desired.
• You can also drizzle some tahini or nut butter over your baked oatmeal.

Variations:

• Nut Butter– Use peanut butter, or almond or cashew butter instead of tahini.
• Protein– Add about 2 scoops of protein powder or collagen peptides for more protein.
• Nuts– Pecans would be great too.
• Baked Oatmeal Muffins– Line a 12-mold muffin tin pan with muffin liners. Scoop mixture into each mold and bake. Turning these into individual muffins that can be easily enjoyed on-the-go.
• Vegan– Replace the eggs with 2 flax eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons of flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes then add it to your baked oatmeal batter.

Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal FAQ’s:

What is Baked Oatmeal?

Baked oatmeal is simply oatmeal that is cooked in the oven rather than on the stovetop. Oats, milk (of choice), spices, fruit, nuts, (and any other ingredients you usually like to put in your oatmeal), are all mixed with eggs and coconut oil to bake it. The result is a delicious, hearty, and nutritious breakfast.

Can You Use Steel Cut Oats or Quick Oats?

No. Steel cut oats and quick oats have a very different texture than old fashioned (rolled oats) do. I do not recommend using them to make baked oatmeal.

Why is my baked oatmeal gummy?

If your baked oatmeal is gummy is probably because you left it sitting too long before baking. Oatmeal can be very dry. As it sits it will absorb most the wet ingredients. Prep your oatmeal mixture and bake right after to prevent your oats from getting too dry and your baked oatmeal from getting gummy.

Why is my baked oatmeal mushy?

If your baked oatmeal is too mushy it may be because either you undercooked it or you added too much milk or coconut oil. If you added too much liquid, add a bit more of oats.

Meal prepping it:

Baked oatmeal is perfect for meal prep. It can be prepped and baked ahead of time. Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days for a ready-to-go breakfast.

Storing Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal:

• Storing– Place your baked oatmeal in an airtight container. This will help it remain fresh even after a few days. Keep refrigerated for up to 3-5 days.
• Freezing– Allow your banana chocolate chip baked oatmeal to completely cool-off. Tightly wrap in Saran Wrap then in aluminum foil. I suggest freezing in portions so that you only have to defrost what you need. Place the portions in a gallon freezer bag. Keep baked oatmeal frozen for up to 2-3 months. Thaw-out in the fridge overnight.
• Reheating– It can be reheated in the microwave if you’re taking this to work. However, if you can use the oven to reheat it, this is the best option. Reheat in oven for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Did you like this Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal recipe? You may also like these other oats recipes:

• Baked Apple-Pecan Oatmeal
• Baked Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups
• How to Make Oatmeal
• Healthy Breakfast Cookies
• Gluten-Free “Caramel” Apple Granola
• PB&J Oatmeal Cups with Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam
• Gluten-Free Vegan Quinoa Granola

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Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal makes for a warm, comforting, nutrient-dense breakfast or snack. Made with ripe bananas, old fashioned oats, tahini, dark chocolate morsels, and more. Enjoy as is or in a bowl with some milk.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 9 servings

Calories 316 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas (plus 1 for garnish- optional)
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp pink sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups rolled oats (GF)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate morsels (plus more for garnish)
• 1/2 cup chopped raw walnuts (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 baking dish or baking pan with parchment paper; leaving enough paper sticking out on the sides.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas; crack eggs in; then add tahini, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, pink salt and vanilla extract. Whisk together making sure all ingredients are well combined.

3. Fold in oats and sprinkle baking powder. I like to use a spatula to mix the oats into the rest of the ingredients. It allows to work the oats into the mixture easier and to make sure the oats are well coated. Pour almond milk and stir until well combined. Fold in chocolate morsels and raw walnuts.

4. Pour mixture into prepped baking pan making sure all sides have even amounts of the oatmeal mixture. Slice additional banana and garnish oatmeal with it. Sprinkle more chocolate morsels and chopped raw walnuts over oatmeal for garnish too. Bake oatemal for 35 minutes.

5. Remove baked oatmeal from oven and allow it to cool-off for at least 10 minutes. Use the part of the parchment paper that is sticking out to pull baked oatmeal out of pan. Slice into 9 even squares or as big or small as you'd like them. You can also scoop out the oatmeal with a spoon. Serve in a bowl with milk if you wish or have as is.

6. Serve baked oatmeal immediately. Allow any leftover oatmeal to completely cool-off and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Use the right size dish for this recipe- This will guarantee that the oatmeal will get baked thoroughly in the said time.
2. Not a fan of Tahini or don’t have any?- Use unsalted-creamy peanut butter or almond butter instead.
3. No coconut oil?- Replace with olive oil or unsalted butter.
4. No maple syrup?- Honey is a great substitute.
5. Line baking pan with parchment paper- This will prevent oatmeal from sticking to the bottom. Also, leave enough paper sticking out on the sides. This will then make it a lot easier to pull oatmeal out of pan once it’s baked.

Nutrition Facts

Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Amount per Serving

Calories

316

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

16

g

25

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Trans Fat

 

0.003

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

6

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

4

g

Cholesterol

 

36

mg

12

%

Sodium

 

232

mg

10

%

Potassium

 

315

mg

9

%

Carbohydrates

 

37

g

12

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

12

g

13

%

Protein

 

8

g

16

%

Vitamin A

 

78

IU

2

%

Vitamin C

 

3

mg

4

%

Calcium

 

114

mg

11

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

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