Description
Warm banana nut baked oatmeal brings comfort straight from your kitchen, blending ripe bananas, crunchy nuts, and hearty oats. Wholesome ingredients meld together, creating a delightful breakfast that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) rolled oats
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 ¼ cups (300 milliliters) milk (dairy or plant-based)
Nuts and Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup (40 grams) chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (80 milliliters) maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C), preparing a cozy baking environment for your oatmeal creation.
- Protect your baking vessel by generously coating an 8×8-inch dish with cooking spray or creating a parchment paper liner for effortless removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Whisk together mashed ripe bananas, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a separate container, blending until the mixture transforms into a smooth, fragrant liquid.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring gently until a uniform batter emerges, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold chopped walnuts into the batter, reserving some for a decorative topping that will add delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
- Transfer the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and sprinkling the remaining nuts across the surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and firm center that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the texture set before serving.
- Slice into squares and enjoy warm, optionally drizzling with additional maple syrup or adding a dollop of yogurt for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Swap ripe bananas for different flavor profiles like mashed pumpkin or applesauce to create seasonal variations.
- Add extra protein by mixing in Greek yogurt or protein powder directly into the oatmeal base for a more nutritious breakfast.
- For gluten-free options, use certified gluten-free rolled oats and almond flour instead of traditional ingredients.
- Toast nuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg