Banana Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Cups

• 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 large ripe banana)
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1/3 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin pan with 6 paper liners and lightly grease them with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, add the banana and mash it well with a fork until mostly smooth.

3. 3

   Add the egg, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), milk, and vanilla. Whisk until everything is well combined.

4. 4

   Add the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until the batter is evenly mixed.

5. 5

   Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them almost to the top. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.

7. 7

   Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the oatmeal cups are set and lightly golden.

8. 8

   Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. 9

   Store in an air-tight container up to 5 days.