Warm, hearty oatmeal baked with creamy peanut butter and ripe bananas for a wholesome, protein-packed breakfast!
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
– 2 cups milk (any kind)
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– A pinch of salt
– Optional toppings: sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of honey
Directions
1. **Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. **Prepare the Oat Mixture:
– In a large bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
– In another bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, mashed bananas, honey or maple syrup, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. **Combine and Bake:
– Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
– Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
– Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and lightly golden on top.
4. **Serve:
– Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with optional toppings like sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of honey.
Prep Time:** 10 minutes
Cooking Time:** 35-40 minutes
Total Time:** 50 minutes
Kcal:** 350 kcal (per serving)
Servings:** 6 servings