Description
Looking for a delicious breakfast idea? Try this Chunky Monkey Banana Baked Oatmeal recipe today! Discover a new favorite dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups (420ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (28g) melted coconut oil or butter
- ⅔ cup (75g) chopped walnuts, divided
- ½ cup (85g) dark chocolate chunks or chips, divided
- Optional: 2 tablespoons brown sugar for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Dish Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a thin layer of coconut oil. This preparation ensures your Chunky Monkey Banana Baked Oatmeal won’t stick and makes cleanup much easier. If you’re planning to serve directly from the dish, consider using a decorative ceramic baking dish that can go from oven to table.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined. Breaking up any clumps now will ensure even texture throughout your baked oatmeal. The cinnamon adds warmth that complements the banana perfectly, but make sure it’s fresh for the best flavor.
- Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients In a separate medium bowl, mash two of the bananas until mostly smooth but still with some small chunks for texture. Add the eggs and whisk until well combined. Pour in the milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter, then whisk until smooth. The vanilla enhances the banana flavor while the maple syrup adds depth that regular sugar simply can’t match.
- Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – you want the oats to maintain their integrity. Fold in ¾ of the chocolate chunks and ½ of the chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Step 5: Assemble and Bake Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Slice the remaining banana and arrange the slices decoratively on top. Sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chunks and walnuts. If desired, sprinkle brown sugar over the top for a delicious caramelized finish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are golden and set but the center still has a slight jiggle. Your kitchen will be filled with an irresistible aroma of Chunky Monkey Banana Baked Oatmeal – the perfect way to start any day!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg