{"id":19993,"date":"2020-01-02T08:04:30","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T14:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=19993"},"modified":"2020-09-07T09:29:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-07T14:29:07","slug":"banana-baked-oatmeal-cups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/banana-baked-oatmeal-cups\/","title":{"rendered":"Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups"},"content":{"rendered":"

These Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups are packed full of oats, bananas, and incredibly delicious! Perfect for an easy and healthy breakfast throughout the week.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Have you ever tried baked oatmeal? Over the years I’ve shared a couple of my favorite baked oatmeal recipes like these apple cinnamon baked oatmeal cups<\/a> and this blueberry version<\/a>. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts that I can prep ahead of time and enjoy throughout the week.<\/p>\n

So today I wanted to share another version – these banana baked oatmeal cups! These oatmeal cups are made with good for you ingredients and incredibly simple to throw together. This recipe also uses 2-3 overripe bananas, so it’s a great way to use up any extra bananas that you have at the end of the week.<\/p>\n

I added some chopped walnuts to these oatmeal cups and they taste just like a slice of homemade banana bread. You can even use chocolate chips, blueberries, or just leave them plain!<\/p>\n

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How To Make These Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups<\/h2>\n

To make these oatmeal cups, you’ll start by mixing together the dry ingredients – oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.<\/p>\n

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  • Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats:<\/strong> The star ingredient of these oatmeal cups! I suggest using old-fashioned rolled oats and not quick oats for the best results.<\/li>\n
  • Ground Cinnamon: <\/strong>Feel free to leave this out, but I love the extra flavor the cinnamon adds. It also pairs perfectly with bananas!<\/li>\n
  • Baking Powder & Salt:<\/strong> For a little lift and to balance out the flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Then you’ll whisk together your wet ingredients – milk, mashed bananas, honey, and a little bit of vanilla extract.<\/p>\n

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    • Milk:<\/strong> you can use any kind that you have on hand. I’ve used whole milk, 2%, and even almond milk and they all work just fine.<\/li>\n
    • Mashed Banana:<\/strong> You’ll need 1 cup of mashed bananas which is equal to about 2-3 bananas (depending on the size). The riper the bananas the better!<\/li>\n
    • Honey:<\/strong> I always keep honey on hand so it’s what I used to sweeten these oatmeal cups. Feel free to swap it for an equal amount of pure maple syrup or even agave.<\/li>\n
    • Egg & Vanilla:<\/strong> The egg helps hold the oatmeal cups together and the vanilla adds a little flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Once you’ve mixed up the wet and dry ingredients, you’ll mix the two together until well combined. As you can see from the pictures, the mixture will be a little liquidy but this normal. As the oatmeal cups bake they will absorb the moisture and firm up too.<\/p>\n

      At this point, you can mix in just about anything that you like too. I used chopped walnuts, but I’ve included some other options below. <\/p>\n

      Once the mixture is ready, just divide it between all 12 cavities of a regular muffin pan and bake the oatmeal cups for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are set and firm.<\/p>\n

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      Once the oatmeal cups are done, let them cool for about 10 minutes in the pan so they’re easier to handle. Then, just transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving or cool completely and store them to enjoy later.<\/p>\n

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      Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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      • Banana Walnut:<\/strong> Add 1\/2 cup chopped walnuts<\/li>\n
      • Chocolate Chip Banana:<\/strong> Add 1\/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/li>\n
      • Blueberry Banana:<\/strong> Stir in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Baking Tips<\/h2>\n
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        • It’s best to use very ripe bananas for these oatmeal cups, the riper the better! Depending on the size of your bananas, you’ll need about 2-3 of them.<\/li>\n
        • Since these do not have much fat in them, I don’t suggest paper liners because they may stick to them. I recommend spraying the muffin pan well with nonstick cooking or greasing it before adding the mixture to the pan.<\/li>\n
        • These oatmeal cups will freeze well for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, just thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and warm them for 20-30 seconds in the microwave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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          Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups<\/h2>\n