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Baked banana oatmeal with sliced bananas and nuts for a nutritious breakfast

Baked Banana Oatmeal

A comforting baked oatmeal dish combining ripe bananas and wholesome oats, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 ripe bananas 2 ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better for sweetness.
  • 2 cups 2 cups rolled oats Can substitute with gluten-free oats.
  • 2 cups 2 cups milk Dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk.
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey Adjust for sweetness.
Optional Toppings
  • Chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh berries

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the bananas.
  3. Add the rolled oats, milk, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (or honey) to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
  4. Adjust the consistency by adding a splash more milk if the mixture feels too thick.
Baking
  1. Pour the oat mixture into a greased baking dish (8x8 works perfectly) and spread it evenly.
  2. Add any optional toppings you desire.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges seem set.
Serving
  1. Allow the Baked Banana Oatmeal to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve warm, optionally drizzling with almond butter or a dollop of yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Can be made vegan by using non-dairy milk and replacing honey with maple syrup. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Freezes well in individual portions.

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