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Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups

Healthy Fact of the Day

These Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups are a nutritious grab-and-go breakfast option. Oats provide complex carbohydrates and fiber, promoting sustained energy and digestive health. Bananas offer potassium and vitamin B6, supporting heart health and brain function. Peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats, which help keep you feeling full. This balanced combination of nutrients makes these oatmeal cups a satisfying and nourishing start to your day.

Ingredients

 

  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

  2. In a large bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. In another bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

  5. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.

  6. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups.

  7. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of each cup.

  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and set.

  9. Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes.

  10. Use a knife to loosen the edges and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  11. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Start your morning right with these delightful Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these portable treats offer the perfect blend of convenience and nutrition. Whether you’re rushing out the door or enjoying a leisurely breakfast at home, these oatmeal cups deliver the comforting taste of banana bread with a protein-packed peanut butter twist. Make a batch on Sunday, and you’ll have a week’s worth of breakfasts ready to fuel your busy days ahead. It’s like having your favorite banana bread and a spoonful of peanut butter in one delicious, handheld package!

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