Vegan Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal

Name: Chocolate Banana Vegan Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats*; 1/2 cup peanut butter (( or any other nut/seed butter of choice )); 1/4 cup cocoa / cacao powder; 4 medium banana (( about 400g )); pinch of salt (( optional )); 2 tablespoon sweetener of choice ** (( optional, see notes ) )

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Chocolate banana baked oatmeal that also happens to be vegan & only requires 4 ingredients. Perfect as an on-the-go breakfast or snack !

Close up shot of baked oatmeal with peanut butter drizzle

Baked oatmeal are one of my go-to when it comes to breakfast. They are warm, healthy and delicious... what more can you ask for ? I always have a batch of them in the freezer for days that I am too busy ( or lazy ) to whip up a full-blown breakfast. It is reassuring to know that I have something to grab and go in the mornings.

This vegan baked oatmeal recipe is by far, one of the easiest recipe out there ! All you need is an oven, a bowl, 4 ingredients and 40 mins. ( It is more like 10 mins, if the baking time is excluded . ) And I am sure most of you will have all the ingredients needed sitting in your pantry right now. 🙂

And did I mention, they are absolutely DIVINE . Every time I made up a fresh batch, it will be gone within a day. My non-vegan family absolutely love it ! Even my brother, the worst food critic I ever meet, enjoys it.

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🍌 What you will need
List of substitution + add ins
🍳 How to make
❔ Frequently asked questions
🔪 Equipment needed
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🍌 What you will need

Ingredients needed - oatmeal, bananas, cocoa powder, peanut butter

Remember to use bananas that are ripe and spotty. This the because bananas are the main sweetener in this recipe.
I recommend using natural peanut butter ( peanut butter than mainly consisted of peanuts ) as opposed to conventional peanut butter.
If you prefer your baked oats to be sweeter, I recommend adding 2 tablespoon sweetener of choice, like maple syrup or coconut sugar.

List of substitution + add ins

You can make it peanut free by substituting the peanut butter with other kinds of nut butter. Hazelnut butter, almond butter and cashew butter works really well in this recipe.
You also can substitute cocoa powder with cacao powder or even carob powder.
Quick oats can be used in place of rolled oats. You can even use a combination of both.
Throw in some vanilla extract if you are feeling extra fancy. I would use 1 tsp of it in this recipe.
Other optional add-ins includes chocolate chip, chopped nuts , dried fruit and cinnamon powder.

🍳 How to make

First of all, preheat your oven. Mash your bananas until smooth ( you will need 400g or about 4 large bananas ).

Then, add in the peanut butter and cocoa powder. Using a fork or a spatula, stir until everything is well incorporated.

Add in the oats next. Feel free to use quick oats, rolled oats or a mixture of both.

Grease or line your baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Transfer the oat mixture into the pan. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, smooth out the edges. Top it off with whatever you like ! I am using chocolate chips and desiccated coconut here, but other things like chopped nuts and sliced bananas works well too.

Bake it for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool down before slicing and serving them.

A collogue of the making of baked oats - mashing banana, adding in cocoa powder and peanut butter, adding in oats and transferring it to a baking pan

❔ Frequently asked questions

How to store baked oatmeal ?

Baked oatmeal can be stored in a sealed container on the counter top for about 3 days, and it can last up to 1 week in the fridge.

Can I freeze them ?

Yes, they are perfect for freezing ! To freeze, simply let them cool down. Then, transfer them to a freezer-friendly container or zip lock bag. Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat them, simply let them thaw and reheat it in the microwave oven or conventional oven.

Can I make them gluten-free ?

Yes, you can. Simply use gluten-free oats in place.

A square of oatmeal in a blue bowl topped with sliced bananas and fork on the side.

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Baked oats in a black square pan topped with peanut butter and desiccated coconut

Chocolate Banana Vegan Baked Oatmeal

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Chocolate banana baked oatmeal that also happens to be vegan & only requires 4 ingredients. Perfect as an on-the-go breakfast or snack !

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Course Breakfast, brunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats*
1/2 cup peanut butter ( or any other nut/seed butter of choice )
1/4 cup cocoa / cacao powder
4 medium banana ( about 400g )
pinch of salt ( optional )
2 tablespoon sweetener of choice ** ( optional, see notes )

Instructions

Preheat oven to 150 c .
In a large bowl, mash the bananas using a fork or potato masher.
Add in the peanut butter and cocoa powder into the mashed bananas. Combine till well mixed.
Add in the rest of the ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Transfer the mixture into a 8x8 greased or lined square pan.
Bake it for 20-25 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let it cool down before slicing and serving !

Notes

*Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free. You can also use quick oats instead.

**If you prefer a sweeter baked oats, I suggest adding 2-4 tablespoons of granulated sugar.

Baked oatmeal can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for 3 months.

Keyword baked oats, banana, gluten-free, oat bars, oats