Description
This Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal is a warm, hearty, and healthy breakfast option, featuring ripe bananas, hearty oats, and crunchy nuts. It’s an easy, wholesome way to start your day with plenty of fiber and natural sweetness. Perfect for meal prep or a comforting breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (or your choice of nuts)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (optional, for added structure)
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and egg (if using) to the mashed bananas. Stir well to combine.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
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Combine the Ingredients:
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped nuts, raisins, or dried cranberries (if using).
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Bake the Oatmeal:
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the oatmeal is set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
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Serve:
- Let the oatmeal cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a drizzle of extra maple syrup or a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
Notes
- This baked oatmeal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave for a quick breakfast!
- Feel free to use other nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to customize the recipe to your liking.
- You can make this oatmeal ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of the recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg