Description
π Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Cups make a nutritious and delicious make-ahead breakfast packed with wholesome oats and natural sweetness.
π« These easy-to-make cups combine the flavors of banana, chocolate, and walnuts for a convenient grab-and-go meal anyone will love.
Ingredients
– 1 cup mashed bananas (approximately 2 large)
– β cup milk of choice
– 2 large eggs or egg substitutes
– 2 tablespoons mild or neutral oil (such as vegetable oil, melted coconut oil, or butter)
– ΒΌ cup runny honey or maple syrup
– 2 cups oats (rolled oats preferred; use quick oats with a slight measurement increase; avoid instant or steel-cut oats)
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
– ΒΌ teaspoon salt
– β cup dark chocolate chips
– β cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
1-Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Start by preheating your oven to 400Β°F and greasing a 12-cup muffin tin or lining it with silicone liners for easy removal. This step sets the stage for even baking and prevents sticking, ensuring your cups come out perfectly shaped.
2-Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup mashed bananas, β cup milk of choice, 2 large eggs or substitutes, 2 tablespoons mild oil, and ΒΌ cup runny honey until fully combined. This mixture forms the moist base that holds everything together and adds natural sweetness.
3-Combine Dry Ingredients and Add-ins: Adding oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, chocolate chips, and walnuts next creates a well-blended batter thatβs ready for the oven.
4-Mix and Bake: Once your wet ingredients are mixed, stir in the 2 cups of oats along with the spices and add-ins. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, then gently shake the tin to level it out. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are lightly golden brown, or prepare ahead by covering and refrigerating overnight for fresh baking in the morning.
Notes
π₯ Egg substitutes such as 2 tablespoons ground flax mixed with 5 tablespoons water (let sit 5 minutes) or 1/2 cup extra mashed banana work well.
πΎ Quick oats can be used without soaking; add a couple of extra tablespoons for liquid absorption.
π― Use mild, runny honey or maple syrup; avoid creamed or crystallized honey to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 71mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: Banana,Chocolate,Oatmeal,Cups