This bad boy is a winner in our household. I think I've had it for breakfast about three times this week! I love this recipe because it helps satisfy those sweet cravings, yet it's packed with protein and carbs to help sustain you throughout the day. Another plus, this is a great pre OR post workout meal. It has slow releasing carbs that will help give you a steady flow of energy throughout your workout.
TIP: If you are watching how much sugar you consume, feel free to replace the maple syrup with a sweetener of your choice (Monk fruit makes a great sweetener alternative).
Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:30 mins Total Time:40 mins
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 over ripe bananas
1 ½ cups almond milk
¼ cup almond butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
handful of vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375° F. In an 8×11 inch baking dish, combine the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas, then add the almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup (or sweetener), flaxseed and vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes for the flaxseed to set.
Pour over the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir to combine.
Sprinkle some chocolate chips on top
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the top of the oatmeal is golden and the mixture is set, about 30-35 minutes. Remove and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Serve with drizzled almond butter and banana slices, if desired.
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