Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Then, whisk in the eggs, milk, syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3

In a second large bowl whisk together the oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir together with a spatula until combined.

Step 5

Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 25-35 minutes, until set.

Step 6

Allow the oatmeal to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Step 7

OPTIONAL TOPPING: Melt the peanut butter in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drizzle over oatmeal as desired.