Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal 🍌🍫
If you’re looking for a cozy, chocolatey breakfast that feels like dessert but is secretly good for you—this Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal is calling your name! It’s rich, fudgy, naturally sweetened, and packed with plant-based goodness. Whether you’re meal-prepping for busy mornings or craving a wholesome afternoon snack, this one-bowl wonder hits the spot.
Made with rolled oats, ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate chips, it’s dairy-free, gluten-free (if using GF oats), and totally irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Naturally sweetened with bananas and honey or maple syrup
- Fudgy & chocolatey, thanks to cocoa powder and melted chips
- Meal-prep friendly — bake once, enjoy all week
- Customizable — add your favorite nuts, berries, or even a swirl of tahini!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
- Optional toppings: Sliced bananas, chopped nuts
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
3. Combine the Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Bring It All Together:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Bake:
Transfer the oatmeal mixture into your prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool & Serve:
Let the baked oatmeal cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra banana slices or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for crunch!
Recipe Notes & Variations:
- Make it nut-free: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
- Add protein: Stir in a scoop of chocolate protein powder or Greek yogurt (if not dairy-free).
- For extra texture: Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans with the chocolate chips.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
This fudgy chocolate peanut butter banana baked oatmeal is proof that healthy eating can taste amazing. Keep a batch in the fridge for easy breakfasts, or warm up a square for dessert with a drizzle of peanut butter on top. Yum!
Enjoy every bite, friends!
🍫🍌 With love and chocolate,
Your cozy kitchen companion
