Easy baked chocolate oatmeal is the perfect way to start your morning. Loaded with a double dose of chocolate, peanut butter and bananas–-eggless baked oats are loaded with protein and can be made vegan and gluten free. This simple recipe comes together quickly, bakes in about 35 minutes and keeps well, so it’s an ideal make ahead baked oatmeal breakfast.
In a bowl, mash up the bananas. Then add in all the wet ingredients: milk, melted peanut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
In another bowl, you can mix all the dry ingredients: rolled oats, quick oats, cocoa powder, flax meal, salt, and baking powder.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients together. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spray the baking dish with oil spray and then add in the oats mixture. You can top with chocolate chips if you like.
Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until fully cooked.
Once cooked, allow the oats to cool for a few minutes if you like to eat it warm or serve when completely cooked down. Top with fresh fruits if desired.