Servings: 12 servings; 1 square per serving

Prep time: 8 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups (300 mL) milk
  • ¾ cup (180 mL) maple syrup
  • 2 cups (500 mL) rolled oats
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chocolate chips
  • Cooking spray or oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl combine the mashed bananas with the eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and maple syrup and mix.
  3. Next add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon salt and chocolate chips to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set in the center. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Tip: Best served warm. Reheat in the microwave for 25 seconds. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.