Description
These Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups are a naturally sweet, wholesome breakfast or snack option. Made with mashed bananas, oats, dark chocolate chips, and walnuts, they are moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Perfect for meal prep, they can be enjoyed warm or cold and are packed with fiber and protein for sustained energy.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large)
- â…” cup milk (use milk of your choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp oil (mild/neutral such as vegetable oil or melted coconut oil)
- ¼ cup runny honey
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oats (old fashioned or rolled oats preferred)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
Add-ins
- â…“ cup dark chocolate chips
- â…“ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well or line it with silicone liners to prevent sticking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, milk, eggs, oil, and honey until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), salt, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts to the wet mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Gently shake the tin to level the batter in each cup. You can either cover and refrigerate the mixture overnight or bake immediately. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the tops are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Use old fashioned rolled oats rather than instant oats for better texture and structure.
- Egg substitutes like flax eggs can be used for a vegan option, but baking time might vary.
- You can swap honey for maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Store baked oatmeal cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Feel free to customize by adding dried fruits, seeds, or different nuts.
