Guess what? You can prep your breakfast for the whole week with oatmeal, and it’s going to be amazing! Imagine a delicious oatmeal bake inspired by chocolate chip banana bread, loaded with texture and flavor.
The best thing about this breakfast? It’s super easy! Seriously, it’s as easy as it gets. You just need one bowl to whip everything up, and boom, you’re set for the week. If you’re not a fan of the gooey texture of regular oatmeal, this bake is a game-changer that you’ll absolutely adore.
Banana Bread Oatmeal Bake
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 2 mashed bananas
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almond milk, mashed bananas, maple syrup, brown sugar, coconut oil, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt until everything is well combined.
- Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper and pour the oat mixture into it. Sprinkle the walnuts and chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the edges are crispy. Be careful not to overbake!
- Once done, take it out of the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then, slice it into individual pieces and enjoy while it’s warm!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more maple syrup or brown sugar if you like, but keep in mind that the bananas also add natural sweetness.