Meal Prep Banana Bread Baked Oats

• 1 ½ cups Rolled oats (or blend for smoother texture)
• 1 ½ tsp. Baking powder
• ¾ tsp. Cinnamon
• Pinch of Salt
• 2 medium Ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 Eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
• ½ cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla extract
• 1 ½ tsp. Maple syrup or sugar-free syrup (optional)
• 3 tbsp. Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• Optional: 2 tbsp. Mini chocolate chips for topping

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment or lightly grease, or use a muffin tin.
3. Blend the oats (optional): For a smoother, banana-bread-like texture, pulse the oats in a blender or food processor for 10-15 seconds until slightly finer. I recommend doing this!
4. Combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
5. Mash bananas, then stir in eggs, almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.
6. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
7. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using or wait and sprinkle on top.
8. Pour batter into prepared dish or muffin cups.
9. Bake 25-30 minutes until set and lightly golden.
10. Let cool completely.
11. Slice or portion into 8 servings.
12. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer-term meal prep. Serve with eggs or fruit for a full meal!

Enjoy!

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