Cinnamon Swirl Apple Baked Oats

Prep Time: 5 Mins

Cook Time: 30 Mins

Total Time: 35 Mins

Serves: 4

Anything with a cinnamon swirl in it is DELICIOUS, but I can name 4 reasons why that’s not even the best thing about this breakfast. 1) You can finally use up some of those frozen bananas that you keep adding to your freezer 2) You have another healthy breakfast recipe to add to your artillery that is high protein, low sugar and satiating 3) It’s another way to use up the never-ending apple harvest and 4) These meal-prep baked oats got you sorted for a busy week. 

Ingredients

2 bananas

1 3/4 cup milk (any milk product can be used)

2 large eggs

2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon table salt

1 baking apple, diced

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1-2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), with the rack set in the middle. Using a paper towel grease your baking pan (I used a 9x12 inch) with coconut or canola oil.

2. Blend 1 cup of oats to make oat flour with a blender or food processor.

3. Everything can be prepared in the baking pan. Mash the banana, add the milk and eggs, and whisk to combine. Add the oats, oat flour, baking powder, and salt and mix till combined. Fold in the apples.  

4. In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and cinnamon, if it’s too sticky microwave for 5-10 seconds. Add 3-5 dollops to the baking pan and use a knife to cut through and swirl the cinnamon. 

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center appears almost set. Cool for 5 minutes before serving with any desired toppings.

• Storing Tips

  Leftovers keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

• Nutrition

  Per 1 serving (6 total):

  Calories: 277

  Carbohydrates: 44g

  Protein: 10g

  Fat: 8g

  Saturated Fat: 1g

  Fiber: 5g

  Sugar: 13g

• Notes

  You can use any type of apple as long as it is crisp and will hold its shape when baking (e.g., Granny Smith, Norther Spy, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady)