Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is a fun twist on eating oatmeal for breakfast. This oatmeal is baked in the oven and tastes just like your eating a warm slice of freshly baked banana bread! This baked oatmeal is easy to make and can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free oats.

What is baked oatmeal?

If you’ve never tried baked oatmeal before you’re in for a treat! Baked oatmeal is oats that are baked together with eggs, milk, sweetener and flavouring that turns the oatmeal into a soft almost cake-like texture.

Baked oatmeal can be made in tons of different flavours from Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal to Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal. The possibilities are really endless when it comes to baking oatmeal!

But today we’re doing a classic flavour: Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal.

And let me tell you…

This baked oatmeal tastes JUST like your eating a warm soft delicious slice of freshly baked oatmeal banana bread. It’s easy to make, packed will whole grains and is dairy-free.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Bananas: use overripe bananas. If you want to make this recipe without bananas (though, it won’t be banana bread flavour if that’s the case) you can replace the banana with 1 cup of applesauce.
• Eggs: I haven’t tested out a vegan version of this recipe using flax eggs, but I imagine it should work. To make the flax eggs mix 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds with 6 tbsp of water. Let it sit to “gel” for 10 minutes.
• Almond milk: any type of milk will work here.
• Butter: you can also use melted coconut oil.
• Vanilla extract: I recommend using real vanilla extract for the best flavour.
• Rolled oats: you can also use quick oats, however you won’t get the same texture as you do with rolled oats. Quick oats will have a slightly softer texture.
• Coconut sugar: you can also use brown sugar, maple syrup or honey.
• Baking powder: this will help the baked oatmeal rise.
• Salt: it is important to add salt to the recipe to help balance the sweet flavors and enhance the natural flavours in the baked oatmeal.
• Cinnamon: for flavour.
• Nutmeg: also for flavour. You can leave this out if you don’t have any.
• Chocolate chips: optional, but recommended if you love the combination of chocolate and bananas!

Can I use steel cut oats in baked oatmeal?

Steel-cut oats are groats of the whole oats that have been cut up. They have a very hearty and nutty texture, however, they generally take longer to cook than quick oats or rolled oats.

If you wanted to use steel-cut oats in this recipe, I’d recommend using an extra 1/2 cup of almond milk in the recipe and letting the baked oatmeal batter sit for 20 minutes before baking. This will allow the steel cut oats time to soak up the liquid and soften before baking in the oven.

Keep in mind that this will alter the final texture of the dish, so I personally recommend using rolled or quick oats in the recipe.

How to make Banana Baked Oatmeal

Step 1

Peel the bananas and add them to a bowl. Mash with a fork.

Tip: using overripe bananas that are very brown and spotty will result in a sweeter more “banana tasting” baked oatmeal.

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Step 2

Mix the mashed bananas, almond milk, egg, butter and vanilla extract together in one bowl. And in a separate bowl mix the oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt together.

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Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together until combined. Then stir in the chocolate chips.

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Step 4

Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 35-45 minutes at 350 degrees F or until golden brown on top.

Tip: not sure if the baked oatmeal is cooked? Do the “toothpick test” by inserting a toothpick into the center of the baked oatmeal. If the toothpick comes out clean, the oatmeal is cooked. If it comes out with batter on it, the oatmeal needs more time to cook.

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Ways to serve Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal is perfectly delicious as is served on its own, but you want to mix it up a bit you can serve your baked oatmeal with a variety of toppings. Here are some great options:

• Maple syrup
• Honey
• Yogurt
• Berries
• Freshly sliced bananas
• Melted chocolate
• Cinnamon

How to store and reheat leftovers

Baked oatmeal must be stored in the fridge. It won’t last if you store it on the countertop.

Store any leftover baked oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the baked oatmeal in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes. You can also reheat the baked oatmeal in the microwave, but it’s much better reheated in the oven!

Can I freeze baked oatmeal?

You can freeze this baked oatmeal, however, I find the texture becomes a bit mushy after being frozen. If you do want to freeze it, let the baked oatmeal cool completely then transfer to an airtight container. Place in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw on the countertop then bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until warm.

Try these oatmeal recipes next

• Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies
• Baked Oatmeal Cups
• Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
• Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
• Chocolate Baked Oats

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