Banana Baked Oatmeal
🟢 Difficulty Level: Beginner
⏱️ Cooking Time: 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min bake)
A cozy, wholesome, and satisfying breakfast, this Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal is easy to make, naturally sweetened, and perfect for meal prep. Packed with fiber, protein, and plant-based ingredients, it’s a vegan-friendly dish the whole family will love.
🥣 Ingredients
- 2 overripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ cups almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍳 Used Equipment
- Mixing bowls :
- Fork (for mashing and whisking) :
- 8×8 inch baking dish :
- Oven :
- Spatula (or spoon) :
👨🍳 Steps and Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your baking dish.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl (or you can do in your baking dish too) until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients: peanut butter, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, vanilla, and almond milk. Mix until fully combined.
- In your baking dish, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently with a fork to mix.
- Pour the wet mixture into the baking dish with the oats. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the oatmeal is set and pulls slightly from the sides of the dish.
- Cool slightly, then slice and serve. Top with banana slices and a drizzle of peanut butter if desired!
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Use overripe bananas – the browner, the better! They’re naturally sweeter and create a softer texture.
- Do not pre-mix oats with milk if prepping ahead. Keep wet and dry ingredients separate until baking.
- Add extra milk (¼–½ cup) if you prefer a softer, less dense consistency.
- Double the batch for larger families or meal prep – just use a larger dish and bake for 10 extra minutes.
- Optional toppings: Fresh banana slices, chopped nuts, dairy-free chocolate chips, or a spoon of coconut yogurt.
This Banana Baked Oatmeal is not only a perfect start to your day but also makes a great snack or healthy treat. It’s kid-approved, budget-friendly, and ready in no time!