Description
This Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is an easy sweet breakfast or brunch, perfect for the whole family! It's simple, great for meal prep, and freezer-friendly!
Ingredients
- A knob of butter
- 2 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed banana (2-3 bananas)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (make sure it’s not too hot so it doesn’t cook the eggs)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk (I use almond or cashew milk)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Prepare a 12x8-inch baking dish and grease it using a knob of butter. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together rolled oats, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Into a large bowl, add eggs, mashed banana, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add milk and whisk again.
- Add the dry ingredients and chocolate chips and stir using a spoon until well-mixed.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes.
- Take the baked oatmeal out of the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 squares and serving.
- Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Notes
Optional toppings: berries, nut butter, yogurt, banana, cherries, peaches
Fridge: Store any leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days. Add some parchment paper in between slices if you’re stacking them.
Freezer: Freeze the oatmeal in a freezer-safe container or a freezer-bag for 3-4 months. Freeze the baked oats in single serving sizes for easier defrosting.
Reheating: Reheat the oatmeal from the fridge on a small baking sheet in a preheated oven at 300F (150C) for 10-15 minutes. If frozen, cook it for 20-30 minutes or until warmed throughout. Alternatively, you can also defrost it in the fridge overnight.