Banana Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Cups

🍌🥜 Banana Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Cups

Soft, Nutty & Chocolatey – the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast you’ll crave every morning!

✨ Introduction

If you love easy, wholesome treats like your favorite apple oat cookies or your weekly Cloud Cake routine, these Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups will fit perfectly into your kitchen! They’re naturally sweet, packed with hearty oats, and rich with peanut butter flavor—making them ideal for busy mornings, snack time, or even a healthy dessert.

Each bite is soft, slightly chewy, and dotted with melty chocolate chips… comforting, satisfying, and incredibly simple to prepare.

🥣 Ingredients

½ cup mashed banana (about 1 large ripe banana)
¼ cup natural peanut butter
1 large egg
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
⅓ cup milk of choice
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ tsp baking powder
⅛ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup chocolate chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Pan

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line 6 muffin cups with paper liners and lightly grease them.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add egg, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), milk, and vanilla. Whisk until creamy and well combined.

3. Add the Dry Ingredients

Stir in oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.

4. Fold in Chocolate

Gently mix in the chocolate chips for that irresistible chocolatey touch.

5. Fill the Cups

Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling them nearly to the top. Add extra chocolate chips on top if you like.

6. Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the tops are set and lightly golden.

7. Cool

Let them cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🔥 Methods & Techniques

One-bowl method → simple, quick, and less cleanup
Natural sweetening → banana + honey/maple syrup replaces refined sugar
Moisture balance → peanut butter + banana keeps them soft without oil
Gentle mixing → prevents dense or heavy texture

📜 History & Inspiration

Baked oatmeal has roots in traditional European porridge dishes, especially from countries like Scotland, where oats have long been a staple. Over time, this humble breakfast evolved into modern baked versions—portable, customizable, and perfect for meal prep.

Adding banana and peanut butter is a more recent twist, inspired by classic flavor pairings loved worldwide, especially in American-style breakfast baking.

🧁 Formation & Texture

These oatmeal cups form a soft, muffin-like structure with:

A tender, moist interior
Slight chewiness from oats
Creamy richness from peanut butter
Melty pockets of chocolate

They firm up as they cool, making them perfect for holding their shape on the go.

❤️ Why You’ll Love Them

Healthy and naturally sweetened
Quick and beginner-friendly
Perfect for meal prep
Kid-approved and family-friendly
Great alternative to sugary snacks

If you enjoyed your flourless apple oatmeal cookies, you’ll LOVE this variation—it’s just as easy, but even more indulgent!

🌟 Extra Tips

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness
Don’t overbake—they continue setting after baking
Add extras like:
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut flakes
- Chia or flax seeds

🧊 Storage

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Freeze up to 2 months
Reheat for a warm, fresh-from-the-oven taste

💛 Conclusion

These Banana Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Cups are the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent. Whether you’re rushing out the door or enjoying a quiet moment with coffee, they deliver comfort, flavor, and nourishment in every bite.

🥰 Made for Lovers of…

Soft baked treats
Chocolate + peanut butter combos
Easy breakfast recipes
Meal prep snacks
Homemade comfort food

If you want, I can turn this into a no-egg version or air fryer version—just tell me!