Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
If you’re looking for a warm and hearty breakfast idea, that has bonus points for using up ripe bananas, then this Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is it! Made with simple ingredients, you can have this on your morning table in about 1 hour. It’s like a traditional banana bread but in oatmeal form. So good, and perfect for any banana bread lover!
A great recipe for ripe bananas!
If you’re like me and always seem to have brown bananas sitting on your kitchen counter, this recipe is a great way to use them up! This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal uses 2 ripe bananas, so it’s perfectly banana-y! This easy recipe comes together in just minutes and makes a perfect breakfast for any day of the week. Also, if you’re looking for more banana recipes, here are some I’ve shared over the years, including cakes, pudding, loaves, muffins and more.
Bake it now or bake it later.
This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is one of those recipes that can be made ahead of time, but you can also bake it the same day you make it. If you want to make it the day before you want to serve it, just assemble, cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning. If you wish to assemble and bake it the same day, just assemble, let sit for at least 15 minutes, then bake.
Great for busy mornings!
When we have busy weekends schedules, oatmeal bake recipes are my go-to breakfast. I like that I can assemble them the night before, then I pop them into the oven while everyone is getting ready (including me!). And if I’m really organized I’ll make one on Sunday night so it’s ready to go Monday morning for the kids before they head off to school (this is such a meal prep time saver that I love). Baked oatmeals are also a great time saver for overnight guests and holiday brunches.
About the Ingredients:
- OATS: I like to use quick oats for this baked oatmeal, but you can also use rolled oats. Do NOT use steel cut oats.
- BANANAS: Use 2 overripe bananas. Mash until smooth, with no chunks.
- MILK: You can use 1, 2 or 3% milk for this recipe. The creamier the milk, the creamier the oatmeal. You can also use a non-dairy milk like coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk or oat milk.
- Option: Sometimes I like to add Greek Yogurt in place of some of the milk. For example: 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- OIL: I use vegetable oil or canola oil. But you can also use melted coconut oil (it will add a slight coconut flavour though). I’ve also replaced the oil with apple sauce and that has worked well.
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Recipe Tips
- SERVE this baked oatmeal with: Milk or cream, and extra brown sugar or a little maple syrup if you like. Sometimes my kids like to add a dollop of peanut butter. You can add extra banana slices too.
- OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: You can add 1/4 cup chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts, or chocolate chips to this recipe for a real treat! Sometimes for extra nutrition I like to add in 1 – 2 tsp of chia seeds and 1 tbsp of flax seed.
- MIXING TIP! I like to use a hand blender to blend the wet ingredients (milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla with the cinnamon too).
- LEFTOVERS: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 – 3 days. Just reheat individual portions in the microwave.
I hope you enjoy this Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal as much as we do!
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup oil I like to use vegetable or canola oil. See tips.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mash the bananas, until fairly smooth (no big chunks). Set aside.2 ripe bananas
- In a bowl whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, vanilla and cinnamon, until smooth. I like to use my hand blender to do this.3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/4 cup oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon
- Stir in the mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt.3 cups quick oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt
- Combine the egg mixture and the oat mixture.
- Prepare an 8 X 8 square baking dish by giving the inside a light spray with a cooking spray. Then pour the mixture into the dish.
- At this point you can do 1 of 2 things: cover and refrigerate overnight then bake in the morning, or let it rest for 15 minutes and bake right away.
- In the morning put the dish, uncovered, into a cold oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 – 45 minutes. If you are baking it the same day you make it, bake it at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. The oatmeal should be lightly golden brown when done.
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I hope you love this healthy banana bread baked oatmeal as much as we do! Have a delicious day!
