This easy, healthy Banana Baked Oatmeal recipe is freezer-friendly and naturally sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup for the perfect breakfast!
Ingredients
3 medium
Banana (s)
(ripe; mashed)
2 large
Egg
1 tsp
Vanilla extract, pure
1 can (13.5oz)
Coconut milk, reduced fat
2 tbsp
Maple syrup
(pure)
2 1/4 cup
Rolled oats, dry
2 tsp
Baking powder
1 tsp
Cinnamon
1/4 tsp
Salt
1/2 cup
Coconut, shredded, unsweetened
1/2 cup
Dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup
Walnuts
(chopped)
2 tbsp
Coconut, shredded, unsweetened
(for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x9 inch pan with oil and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, eggs, vanilla, coconut milk, and maple syrup until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients: oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined, then fold in shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth top. Sprinkle with reserved shredded coconut. Bake for 35-45 mins or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes, then cut into 6 slices and serve.
Top with extra banana slices, a drizzle of maple syrup, or natural peanut butter (optional).
