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Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Recipe with Crunchy Toppings Easy and Perfect for Breakfast

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A creamy, comforting baked oatmeal combining peanut butter and banana with a crunchy topping, perfect for a quick and wholesome breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (125g), creamy or chunky
  • 1 1/4 cups milk (300ml), dairy or plant-based
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (120g)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (60ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the crunchy toppings:
  • 1/3 cup chopped peanuts or mixed nuts (40g)
  • 2 tbsp rolled oats, lightly toasted
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • Optional: mini chocolate chips or shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a medium mixing bowl with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
  3. Add peanut butter, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until combined into a smooth, creamy mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Slowly fold the dry oat mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. In a small bowl, mix chopped nuts, rolled oats, and brown sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden, topping is toasted, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with extra peanut butter or a splash of milk.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Gently fold oats into wet ingredients to avoid dense texture. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. For vegan version, swap Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use plant-based milk. Toast nuts and oats for deeper flavor in topping. Adjust baking time if using different baking dishes or muffin tins.

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