The Best Yumblink Pancakes recipe you will fall in love with. Full of tips and tricks to help you make the best pancakes.
If you’re someone who likes having dessert for breakfast (guilty!), this one’s for you. It’s cozy, sweet, warm, and packed with banana bread vibes but baked and spoonable. And the best part? It’s secretly full of good stuff like oats, protein, and peanut butter. Let’s get into this dreamy breakfast treat that feels like cake but acts like oatmeal.
Method
1. Blend Everything Together
To start, grab your blender and add in the ripe banana, rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, salt, milk of your choice, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste or extract, and a generous spoonful of peanut butter. Blend everything until completely smooth. This step is key it turns the oats and banana into a thick, cake-like batter that bakes up soft and tender. The smoother the mixture, the more it will resemble baked banana bread once it’s cooked.
2. Add the Chocolate Chips
Once your batter is blended and silky, pour it into a greased oven-safe ramekin or small baking dish. Before baking, stir in a few chocolate chips right into the batter. This makes sure you get little pockets of melted chocolate throughout, not just on top. Give it a gentle mix so the chips are spread evenly.
3. Bake It Up
Now it’s time to bake. Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top (because there’s no such thing as too much chocolate). Place your dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the edges are golden and the center is just set. It should look firm on top but still feel soft when you gently press it. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes just enough so it’s warm and cozy but not too hot to eat. That first bite is pure banana-chocolate heaven.
Necessary Tools
- Blender (for silky smooth texture)
- Oven-safe ramekin or small baking dish
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Oven
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
1
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
20
minutesTotal time
25
minutesIngredients
½ ripe banana
⅓ cup rolled oats
1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
¼ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
½ cup milk (any kind almond, oat, regular, your call)
1 tbsp maple syrup
¼ tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
1 heaping spoonful peanut butter
Toppings chocolate chips + banana slices (and anything else your heart desires)
Directions
- Blend Everything Together
Start by tossing the banana, oats, protein powder, baking powder, salt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and peanut butter into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. This helps give it that banana bread texture instead of chewy oats. - Add the Chocolate Chips
Pour the blended mixture into your greased oven-safe dish. Stir in a few chocolate chips for good measure. You want chocolate in every bite. - Bake It Up
Top with a few more chocolate chips, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes. The edges will be golden, and the center just set. Let it cool a bit before diving in it’ll smell amazing.
Notes
- Don’t skip blending. It’s the secret to making this soft and cake-like instead of chunky.
- Use a ripe banana. If it’s too green, your oats will taste bland and dry.
- Watch your baking time. Overbaking dries it out, underbaking makes it mushy. Aim for just-firm in the center.
- Grease the dish. Or line it with parchment if you want easy cleanup.
Serving Suggestions
- Top with extra banana slices, a drizzle of peanut butter, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt on the side for a protein boost.
- Serve warm with a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.
- If you’re feeling fancy, a dollop of whipped cream never hurt.
Fun Fact
Did you know that bananas get sweeter as they ripen? That brown-spotted banana you almost threw away? Perfect for this baked oatmeal. It adds natural sweetness and banana bread flavor without needing tons of sugar.
Conclusion
Banana bread baked oatmeal is one of those “how is this healthy?” kind of recipes. It feels cozy like dessert, but it’s packed with fuel to start your day strong. Whether you’re making it for a slow morning or meal-prepping for the week, this is one recipe I come back to again and again. Hope it becomes a favorite in your kitchen too,
