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Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal Cups (Banana Chocolate Chip Walnut)

Name: Banana Chocolate Chip Walnut Baked Oatmeal Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups oats; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg (optional); ¼ tsp salt; 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large); ⅔ cup milk; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp melted coconut oil (or any other mild oil); ¼ cup liquid honey; ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips; ⅓ cup chopped walnuts

by Nora / Posted: 05/25/20 (Updated: 05/26/20) / 34 Comments /

4.75 from 16

Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 30 mins

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Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal Cups are full of whole grain oats, chocolate chips, banana and walnuts. They pack protein from the eggs and are SO easy to make.

female hand holding a sliced open baked oatmeal cup

Make ahead breakfasts are just the best. Baked oatmeal is a regular on our breakfast table, because it’s just so easy and convenient! Don’t worry if you didn’t plan ahead – you can either let these sit in the fridge overnight or bake them right away. Perfect for meal prep breakfasts, as they are great to make ahead and also freezer friendly.

My kids absolutely love these, and they’re great as a grab and go breakfast for busy school mornings!

Ingredients you’ll need

Here is an overview of the ingredients in the recipe (great to use as a visual grocery list at the store!). Jump to Recipe for quantities.

photo collage of oatmeal cup ingredients — Ingredients for banana oatmeal cups: Brown sugar, oats, spices, honey, banana, eggs, milk, oil, chocolate chunks and walnuts.

Ingredient notes

Oats: I recommend regular rolled oats. If you want to use quick oats, you’ll need to add a couple of tablespoons extra and the oatmeal will be a little different in texture. Steel cut oats do not work.
Honey: A mild, runny honey works best here. You can also use maple syrup instead.
Brown sugar: If you want to make these refined sugar free, leave out the brown sugar and add an extra tablespoon of honey instead.
Milk: Any milk works – whole, skim, almond… Pick your favorite.
Oil: I like using melted coconut oil here, but you can also use a neutral vegetable oil or melted butter.

Step by step photos

photo collage of oatmeal cup steps — Steps to make chocolate banana oatmeal cups: 1) Combine the dry ingredients and 2) the wet ingredients separately. 3) Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and 4) combine them well. 5) Stir in the chocolate chunks and walnuts, 6) divide between muffin cups and bake.

Baked oatmeal FAQs

Should you refrigerate baked oatmeal?

Yes, you should keep baked oatmeal in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

Can baked oatmeal reheat?

You can reheat baked oatmeal in single portions uncovered in the microwave for about 1 minute.

Alternatively, cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake it in the oven at 350°F for around 20 minutes, or until piping hot all the way through.

How long does oatmeal last in freezer?

Wrap the oatmeal first in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil. Label with the name and date and freeze for up to 6 months.

Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat as directed above.

top down view on white plate filled with chunky monkey baked oatmeal cups

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I first published this post on 05/08/2017. I updated it on 05/25/2020 to make it more helpful to you.