Oatmeal: Baked Chunky Monkey Banana

This baked oatmeal is packed with healthy fats from coconut and walnuts.
It is naturally sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup for the perfect breakfast.
Add a little milk when serving, if preferred.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/3 cup)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 t. vanilla extract
  • 15 oz. can light coconut milk (about 1-2/3 cup) - see Note
  • 2 Tbls. pure maple syrup
  • 2-1/4 c. rolled oats
  • 2 t. baking powder
  • 1 t. cinnamon
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 1/2 c. unsweetened shredded coconut, plus 2 extra tablespoons for topping
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 c. dark chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
  • extra sliced banana, for serving
  • extra walnuts, for serving
  • maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x9 inch pan with oil and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, eggs, vanilla, coconut milk and maple syrup until well combined.

Add the dry ingredients (oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt) to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix until combined, then fold in shredded coconut, walnuts and chocolate chips.

Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth top.

Sprinkle with reserved shredded coconut and chocolate chips.

Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown.

Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes, then cut into 6 slices and serve.

Top each serving with extra banana slices, a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped walnuts.

NOTE: Serves 6

If can of coconut milk is smaller than 15 oz., just add a little milk or almond milk to get 15 ounces.