Chocolate Chip Baked Oats
Make these chocolate chip baked oats the next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast meal prep idea that you can make ahead of time to enjoy on busy weeks. They're warm and gooey, but also healthy and nutritious. You'll feel like you're having (healthy) cake for breakfast!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 200g porridge oats
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder around 60g
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tbsp smooth peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 400ml milk of choice
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup optional
Toppings
- 2-3 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- A few dollops of peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan/350F.
- Lightly oil a square baking dish, then add the bananas and mash with the back of your fork. Add the peanut butter and milk and mix to combine.
- Fold in the oats, protein powder, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Give it a taste to make sure the sweetness is to your liking. If not, you have the option of adding 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey.
- Top with a few more dollops of peanut butter and swirl it around with a sharp knife or skewer. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold on its own, or with a dollop of yoghurt and berries/fruit.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, reheat in a 180C/160C fan/350F oven for 5-10 minutes, or in the microwave for 1 minute.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 6gSugar: 19g
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