Banana-Bread Baked Oats
Banana-Bread Baked Oats combine the cozy flavor of banana bread with the wholesome goodness of baked oatmeal. Made with ripe bananas, walnuts, oats, and warm spices, this fiber-rich breakfast is perfect for meal prep or a nourishing family breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 large eggs
3½ tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
2 cups reduced-fat milk
2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
⅓ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, plus ½ cup for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and mashed bananas until smooth. Add milk and whisk again.
- Stir in oats and ⅓ cup walnuts until evenly combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup walnuts on top.
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until the center is set and top is golden. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Make dairy-free with almond, soy, or oat milk.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs.
- Add blueberries, apples, or raisins for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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