Breakfast Banana, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cakes

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Bananas, chocolate and peanut butter are a winning combination in these fun, satisfying oatmeal cakes. Peanut butter adds a boost of protein while oats provide fiber. Enjoy these oatmeal cakes for breakfast or a hearty snack.

Sara Haas, RDN, LDN

Updated on September 18, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

a recipe photo of the Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cakes — Photo: Sara Haas

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ¼ cups low-fat milk
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup smooth natural peanut butter
¼ cup mini chocolate chips, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
Combine oats, milk, brown sugar, bananas, eggs, cocoa, baking powder, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Fill each of the prepared muffin cups with 2 to 3 tablespoons batter, then divide peanut butter and 2 tablespoons chocolate chips among the muffin cups. Cover with the remaining batter and press down slightly. Top with the remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the muffin cups to release the oatmeal cakes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

To make ahead

Freeze oatmeal cakes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave 1 oatmeal cake in 30-second intervals until heated through. Alternatively, refrigerate oatmeal cakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Equipment

Muffin tin with 12 (1/2-cup) cups

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188	Calories
7g	Fat
28g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1 oatmeal cake
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 11g
Added Sugars 6g	12%
Protein 6g	12%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Vitamin A 107IU	2%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Vitamin D 19IU	5%
Folate 10mcg	3%
Sodium 180mg	8%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 38mg	9%
Potassium 229mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.