Description
This Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and wholesome breakfast option that can be prepared ahead of time. It features ripe bananas, hearty oats, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices, baked to perfection for a comforting morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Bananas:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
Oat Mixture:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
Topping:
- Extra banana slices and chopped nuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large bowl, mash the bananas and whisk in eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and fold in chopped walnuts.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish, top with extra banana slices and nuts if desired, and bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- For a vegan version, use flax eggs and plant-based milk.
- Add chocolate chips or dried fruit for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
