Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1½ cup rolled old fashion oats
• 1 cup quick oats
• ¼ cup creamy peanut butter (melted)
• 2 tbsps coconut oil
• 1 whole egg
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ⅛ tsp salt (a pinch)
• ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 small banana (or one large)
• 1¾ cup milk
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• non-stick cooking spray

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mash up the bananas. Then add in all the wet ingredients: milk, egg, melted peanut butter, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup.

3. 3

   In another bowl, you can mix all the dry ingredients: rolled oats, cinnamon, quick oats, salt, and baking powder. Or add them directly into the wet ingredients and mix everything together.

4. 4

   Once well combined, fold in the chocolate chips.

5. 5

   Spray a baking dish with some cooking spray and add in the oats mixture. Top with some chocolate chips if desired.

6. 6

   Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until fully cooked, when edges and top are lightly browned.

7. 7

   Removed from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with some maple syrup and fruits if desired.