Healthy Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Recipe

plant-based milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, and honey can be a cost-effective alternative.

chopped walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Cacao nibs are less sweet and lower in sugar, while raisins are a budget-friendly sweet option.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Get out a 6x9 baking dish.

Mash the 2 super ripe bananas until well mashed.

Add 2 cups of plant milk to the mashed bananas.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Add 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup as the sweetener.

Add 1/3 cup of natural peanut butter to the mixture.

Add 3 tablespoons of ground flax to the wet ingredients.

Mix the wet ingredients together until combined.

Add in the dry ingredients: 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, pinch of salt, pinch of nutmeg, and 3 tablespoons of hemp hearts (if using).

Add 2 cups of rolled oats to the mixture.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Fold in 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chunks or chocolate chips.

Pour the mixture into the prepared 6x9 baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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