This Healthy Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal is a twist on classic oats! Prep this easy recipe for a breakfast that tastes like dessert, but is also full of nutrition to help you power through the day ahead!

Healthy Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal

If you’re an avid oatmeal eater for breakfast but have never tried baked oatmeal, I must say you are missing out!! This is one of my favorite oatmeal recipes to make because it honestly tastes like dessert, except it’s full of nutrition – including complex carbs, healthy fats and more.

Plus, if you’re anything like me and sometimes put breakfast on the back-burner, this recipe is perfect for you. It’s a super easy make-ahead meal, so you can make it on Sunday and have breakfast ready to go for the rest of the week!

What You’ll Need to Make Baked Oatmeal

When made from scratch, oatmeal can be one of the most nutritious breakfast options. It’s not only versatile, but you can really fill it up with all the ingredients your body needs to feel good!

If you’re used to eating sugary oatmeal packets (like yummy cinnamon sugar), but are looking for something a little more nutritious, this recipe is a good place to start. It’s filled with wholesome ingredients, but it truly tastes like a sweet dessert – which is always a win-win in my book!

To make this recipe, I used the ingredients listed below! But, if you don’t have all of the ingredients on hand, no need to fret! All you really need is the base and then you can switch up the add-ins to customize it to your taste preferences!

• Rolled Oats
• Bananas
• Nut Butter (I used almond!)
• Maple Syrup (I prefer pure maple syrup or Lakanto for a sugar-free option)
• Add-Ins: Walnuts, Chia Seeds, Chocolate Chips, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Vanilla Extract

Ways to Switch it Up!

• Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal: swap the almond butter for peanut butter, leave out the walnuts and coconut flakes, and top with sliced bananas
• Berry Blast Baked Oatmeal: add in fresh or frozen mixed berries and leave out the walnuts, chocolate chips and coconut flakes
• Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal: add in diced apple and cinnamon, swap the walnuts for pecans, and leave out the chocolate chips and coconut flakes.

How to Make Healthy Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal

This recipe is quick and easy to make, so let’s get to baking! 

To start, you’re going to need about 2 large RIPE bananas (the “ripe” part is important). Just like banana bread, you want to use bananas that are very spotty brown. They’re not only sweeter when ripe, but they’re also much softer, making them perfect for baked goods!

Once you peel your bananas, place them in a large bowl and mash them until soft (chunks are okay). Then, I like to add the rest of my liquid ingredients – almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix well then add the oats, crushed walnuts, chia seeds, chocolate chips and coconut flakes. Mix again and then transfer batter to a lightly greased baking tray and you’re ready to bake!

Place the oatmeal in the oven, bake for about 30 minutes on 350 degrees F, and you’ve got a healthy and tasty breakfast for the entire week ahead!

If you try out this recipe, let me know how you like it in the comments section! And if you’re looking for more delicious breakfast recipes made with oats, check out this Vegan Banana Oat Pancake recipe!