OPTIONAL: 1/3 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish and set aside.
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.
In a second large bowl whisk together the oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir together with a spatula until combined.
Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 25-35 minutes, until set.
Allow the oatmeal to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
OPTIONAL TOPPING: Melt the peanut butter in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drizzle over oatmeal as desired.
Notes
NOTE ON MAKING AHEAD: This recipe serves 4-6 people and can be doubled in a 9x13 inch dish. Once prepared, it is good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Warm leftovers in the microwave for 30-60 seconds before serving.NOTE ON THE TOPPING: This is best served with the optional peanut butter drizzle on top! If you do not like peanut butter, you can sub cashew or almond butter.