🍌 Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal

Yields: 6 servings
Time: 10 min prep + 30–35 min bake

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 egg (or flax egg*)
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter
• 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts

📌 *Flax egg = 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water, let sit 5 mins

🔥 Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Mix wet ingredients:
   In a bowl, whisk mashed bananas, milk, egg, peanut butter, syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add dry ingredients:
   Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and optional add-ins (like chocolate chips).
4. Pour into dish:
   Spread evenly. You can top with banana slices, peanut butter drizzle, or more chocolate chips.
5. Bake:
   30–35 minutes, or until set and golden. Let cool 5–10 mins before slicing.

💡 Serving Ideas:

• Eat warm with yogurt or milk poured over.
• Slice and refrigerate for up to 5 days – reheat in microwave or toaster oven.
• Freezes well – wrap squares individually!

Want a vegan or high-protein variation? I can adjust it for you!