Description
Peanut butter banana baked oatmeal cups bring wholesome comfort to breakfast tables with minimal prep work. Packed with natural sweetness and protein, these portable treats will energize morning routines and satisfy hearty appetites.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
- 1 heaping cup ripe mashed banana
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy natural peanut butter (just peanuts + salt)
- 2 eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor Enhancers and Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin pan with liners, lightly coating with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend mashed banana, creamy peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes uniform and silky.
- Incorporate dry ingredients – rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt – into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to ensure even distribution without overmixing.
- Gently fold dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout to guarantee a consistent flavor in each bite.
- Carefully portion the batter into prepared muffin liners, filling each cup almost to the top for a hearty serving.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips across the surface of each oatmeal cup for an extra decadent touch.
- Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the tops turn a golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the cups rest in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with additional nut butter before serving for enhanced richness and flavor.
Notes
- Customize your baked oatmeal cups by swapping chocolate chips with white chocolate, butterscotch, or dried fruit for unique flavor experiences.
- Meal prep champions can store these protein-packed cups in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or freeze for longer preservation.
- Boost nutrition by adding chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or protein powder during the dry ingredient mixing stage for extra wellness benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg