Description
A delicious single-serving Banana Bread Baked Oats recipe that combines wholesome oats, ripe banana, and melty chocolate chips for a comforting breakfast or snack. This recipe is easy to prepare using a blender and baked in the oven, perfect for those craving a warm, moist treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 banana (divided into halves)
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- Chocolate chips (quantity as desired, approx. 2 tbsp)
- Banana slices (from remaining half banana)
- Peanut butter (for topping, optional)
- Honey (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
- Blend the base mixture: Add half of the banana, almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to a high-speed blender. Blend for 30-45 seconds until smooth, taking care not to over-mix so the texture remains just right.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the blended oat mixture into a small baking dish or ramekin. Slice the remaining half of the banana and arrange the slices on top. Sprinkle chocolate chips generously over the surface.
- Bake: Bake the prepared mixture in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until the oat base is firm and cooked through and the toppings are slightly melty and golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and optionally top with a spoonful of peanut butter and a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness and richness. Serve warm and enjoy your single-serving banana bread baked oats.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any other milk of your choice such as oat, soy, or dairy milk.
- If you prefer a vegan option, use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
- Adjust cinnamon and chocolate chips to taste for more or less sweetness and spice.
- Ensure not to over-blend the oats to keep a desirable texture.
- Use a small baking dish or ramekin (approx. 6 oz capacity) for best portion size and even baking.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack for one.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread baked oats, single serving baked oats, chocolate chip baked oats, healthy breakfast, easy banana oats recipe
