Baked Banana & Choc Chip Oats
If you're looking for a wholesome and delicious breakfast option that will put a smile on your child's face, look no further! My baked banana & chocolate chip oats are the perfect way to start the day. Packed with the goodness of ripe bananas, hearty oats, and just a hint of chocolatey sweetness, this recipe is a hit with kids of all ages. Plus, it's easy to make and provides a nutritious boost to kickstart your little one's morning. Get ready to bake up a batch of smiles with this delightful breakfast treat!
Baked Banana & Choc Chip Oats
DIETARY: VEG, NF
ALLERGENS: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
SERVES: 3
PREP: 5 mins
COOK: 20-25 mins
EQUIPMENT: High-speed blender
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (110g) oats
1 over ripe banana (150g), peeled
2 large eggs
½ cup (125ml) milk of choice
1-2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
½ tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract
½ tsp (2g) baking soda
Pinch of sea salt
½ cup (80g) dark choc chips 70%
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Place all ingredients except choc chips into a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into an oven-proof dish and bake for 20-25 mins or until golden brown on top and choc chips have melted.
STORING LEFTOVERS:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
TIPS:
Prep tips:
If you don’t have a powerful blender, swap oats for oatmeal and combine everything in a bowl.Allergies:
For a dairy-free version: Swap milk with coconut, oat or soy milk.
For a gluten-free version: Swap oats with quinoa flakes.
For an egg-free version: Swap egg for a store-bought egg replacer or use a flax egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) or chia egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp chia seed meal + 3 tbsp water).
Easy ingredient swaps:
Swap choc chips for blueberries, sultanas or dried and fresh fruit of choice.Additional boosters:
Boost by adding a tsp chia seeds to the mix.
Add vegetable or fruit puree instead of the banana.Baby-friendly version:
Leave out maple syrup, swap choc chips for sultanas and serve mashed or in finger food-sized pieces.