Cookie Dough Baked Oats

If you’re looking for a breakfast that feels a little bit like a treat but still keeps everyone full, these cookie dough baked oats are a favorite in our house.

They’re naturally sweetened with bananas, easy to mix together in one bowl, and bake into a soft oatmeal bar that’s perfect for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, or even a late-night bite.

The first time I made these, I told my kids they were “breakfast cookies.” Let’s just say there were zero complaints and they disappeared pretty quickly. Sometimes a cozy, chocolate-chip filled breakfast is exactly what everyone needs.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 1 ½ cups milk (any kind)

• 2 eggs

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup chocolate chips

• ¼ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)

• Optional: 2–3 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds for extra fiber

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, mash bananas.

3. Whisk in eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and nut butter.

4. Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and flax/chia if using.

5. Fold in chocolate chips.

6. Pour into a greased 8x8 baking dish.

7. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.

8. Bake 28–32 minutes, until set in the center.

9. Let cool about 10 minutes before slicing.

10. Enjoy!

Tips

Texture tip: If you want it more cookie-dough-like and dense, blend 1 cup of the oats before mixing.

Substitutions & Allergy-Friendly Swaps

Banana-Free Option

• Replace the 2 bananas with 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

• Or use 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for a higher-protein option

• If using either, add 1–2 tbsp extra oats if the batter seems thin

Nut-Free Option

• Swap the nut butter with sunflower seed butter (1:1)

• Or omit entirely (the nut-butter just helps give you that rich-cookie dough vibe).