Chocolate Baked Oatmeal can be enjoyed right away but it's also the ultimate make ahead breakfast! Reheat one slice at a time for a quick healthy meal to start your day all week.
1cupchocolate chipsI like dark chocolate in this dish but semi-sweet also works great
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 baking dish with melted butter or spray with a nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, stir together oats, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
Peel the ripe bananas and add to a separate bowl. Use a fork to mash the bananas. Then add milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the bananas.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the oats. Stir until well combined.
Pour into the prepared baking dish. Spread the chocolate chips over the oatmeal. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until oatmeal has set. 50 minutes will be soft and more like a traditional oatmeal. 55 to 60 minutes will be firmer so you can slice into squares. Once removed from the oven, let the oatmeal sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
Scoop or slice into 9 servings. Enjoy as is or top with additional maple syrup or honey, nutella, whipped cream, vanilla yogurt, fresh banana slices, or strawberries and serve!