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Banana Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Cups

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  • Author: Vera Z.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 standard cups 1x
  • Category: dessert/breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Banana peanut butter baked oatmeal cups made in one bowl with no mixer. Easy, make-ahead breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 large ripe banana)
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin pan with 6 paper liners and lightly grease them with cooking spray. (This recipe makes 6 oatmeal cups, but it can easily be doubled.)
  2. In a mixing bowl, add the banana and mash it well with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the egg, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), milk, and vanilla. Whisk until everything is well combined.
  3. Add the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until the batter is evenly mixed. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them almost to the top. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the oatmeal cups are set and lightly golden. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Store in an air-tight container up to 5 days.

Notes

Do not use quick-cooking oats, as the texture may turn out dry.

Make sure the baked oatmeal cups cool completely before storing so they don’t get soggy.