Chunky Monkey Banana Baked Oatmeal

Chunky Monkey Banana Baked Oatmeal

from ambitiouskitchen.com
50 min

Delicious chunky monkey banana baked oatmeal packed with healthy fats from coconut & walnuts. This easy, healthy banana baked oatmeal recipe is naturally sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup for the perfect breakfast! Add chocolate chips to make it extra special.

Ingredients

  • Wet ingredients:
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ⅓ cups mashed ripe banana)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk (about 1 ⅔ cup coconut milk)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • Dry ingredients:
  • 2 ¼ cups gluten free rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Mix-ins:
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus 2 extra tablespoons for topping
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips (feel free to use your favorite!), plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x9 inch pan with oil and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, eggs, vanilla, coconut milk and maple syrup until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients: oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix until combined, then fold in shredded coconut, walnuts and chocolate chips.

  4. 4

    Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth top. Sprinkle with reserved shredded coconut and chocolate chips. Bake for 35-45 mins or until the edges are slightly golden brown. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes, then cut into 6 slices and serve. Top with extra banana slices, a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped walnuts. Serves 6.