Healthy Oatmeal Surprises
Discover the perfect balance of wholesome nutrition and delightful flavor with these "Healthy Oatmeal Surprises"! Packed with fiber-rich rolled oats, naturally sweet mashed bananas, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these baked treats are ideal for busy mornings or a guilt-free snack on the go. Studded with crunchy nuts, chewy dried cranberries or raisins, and optional dark chocolate chips, each bite delivers a burst of texture and sweetness without being overly indulgent. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep time and yields 12 fluffy, golden oatmeal bites that are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Whether you’re looking for a gluten-free breakfast option or a crowd-pleasing healthy dessert, these oatmeal surprises are baked to perfection and can be stored for days of convenient enjoyment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium banana (mashed)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease each cup with nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a medium mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the almond milk, vanilla extract, and honey (or maple syrup). Mix until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened.
Gently fold in the chopped nuts, dried cranberries (or raisins), and dark chocolate chips, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
Bake the oatmeal bites in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy immediately, or store the oatmeal surprises in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.7 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.3 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.2 g | 133% | |
| Total Sugars | 148.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 641 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2283 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
