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Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Dessert


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  1. Healthy & Decadent : Oats and bananas make it nutritious, while chocolate adds indulgence.
  2. Quick & Easy : Ready in under 30 minutes with just 5 core ingredients.
  3. Customizable : Add nuts, peanut butter, or coconut for extra flair.
  4. Kid-Friendly : Sweet enough for kids but sophisticated enough for adults.
  5. Vegan Option : Substitute with flax eggs and maple syrup.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Serves 4–6

  • 2 ripe bananas , mashed 🍌
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
  • Optional Add-Ins :
    • 1 tbsp peanut butter (swirled on top)
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven :
    Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or use parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients :
    In a bowl, whisk oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Combine Wet & Dry :
    Stir in mashed bananas and maple syrup until a sticky dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.

  4. Bake :
    Spread mixture in the dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are crisp and center is set.

  5. Cool & Serve :
    Let cool slightly, then slice into squares. Top with extra banana slices, peanut butter drizzle, or nuts.