Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal combines oats, mashed bananas, and spices for a warm, comforting breakfast. Baked until golden, it's a healthier twist on banana bread, packed with fiber, natural sweetness, and protein. Perfect for meal prep, this dish is customizable with nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for extra flavor.
Equipment
- A mixing bowl
- A 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish
- A whisk
- A spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- An oven
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats not instant
- 1 ½ cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey optional for extra sweetness
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional, but highly recommended!
- 1 tbsp chia seeds optional
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line your 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal later.
- Mash the bananas
- In a large mixing bowl, mash your ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. I love using bananas that are overripe because they’re naturally sweeter and make the oatmeal extra moist!
Mix the wet ingredients
- Add the milk, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until fully combined.
Add the dry ingredients
- In the same bowl, stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and optional chia seeds and flaxseed meal. The oats will soak up the liquid and form a beautiful, soft batter.
Sweeten the mix (optional)
- If you like your baked oatmeal a bit sweeter, add the maple syrup or honey. Stir well.
Add walnuts (optional)
- If you're using walnuts, fold them into the oatmeal mixture. This adds a nice crunch and nutty flavor that reminds me of banana bread.
Bake it
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve
- Let the baked oatmeal cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve it warm, topped with fresh fruit, a dollop of yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.