Banana Baked Oatmeal is a yummy, and easy way to start your morning! It’s great for leftovers and easy to take on to go once it’s cooled in the fridge.
Thank goodness mornings around our house aren’t too difficult. I’m not exactly a morning person. I think I’ve become a morning person out of necessity, but some mornings take a little extra effort.
Between packing lunches and getting everyone dressed and ready to be out the door for the bus stop including myself, breakfast kind of gets pushed to the back burner. That’s where banana baked oatmeal comes in.
If you’ve never experienced baked oatmeal, you’re missing out. Go try it now. It’s not the most time-saving recipe ever, but the leftovers are what makes this recipe amazing.
This recipe, in particular, is so good I even packed it in my son’s lunch two days in a row (and there was disappointment on the third day when it was all gone).
The awesome thing about banana baked oatmeal is that it holds its shape once it’s cooled. You can of course scoop it while it’s hot and it’ll be just as delicious and amazing, but I really love baked oatmeal after it’s had a chance to sit in the fridge and then you can slice it into nice neat little squares.
And strangely enough, it’s just a delicious cold as it is warmed up. I highly recommend a square of this straight from the fridge on a really rushed morning.
After I added a dollop of Greek yogurt to mine I couldn’t help but think of how yummy a spoon full of peanut butter would taste on top of this oatmeal for breakfast. Mmm. Next time I will be doubling the recipe for sure so it lasts a little longer, and will be adding peanut butter to my bowl 🙂
But even just on its own I think you’ll fall in love with this oatmeal. Enjoy!
If you’re in need of something low-carb, try this great looking keto oatmeal! Need more chocolate? Try these chocolate baked oats!
Banana Baked Oatmeal (vegan, gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (use GF oats for a GF version)
- 1 cup milk (use dairy-free milk for vegan)
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup for vegan
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare an 8x8 baking dish by lightly greasing.
- In a bowl combine all the ingredients and stir together well. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-38 minutes until golden. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Comments & Reviews
Donny says
Any excuse to eat chocolate chips for breakfast is a good one, and this looks like a good one! I totally get how eating it cold would be good. That’s how I’m going to try it.
Jean Choi says
The most perfect comforting breakfast! I don’t usually love sweet breakfasts, but these are just too good.
Corrie says
This is so amazing! I’ve made it as directed, and also using cranberries to replace the chocolate chips. Both times, I’ve used pumpkin pie spice to replace the cinnamon and agave to replace the honey. It is BY FAR the best baked oatmeal recipe I have ever tried! Thanks for posting.
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
Thanks so much Corrie! Your substitutions sound delicious 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoy it!
Jodi says
Love this recipe. It is in the oven – but a modified version. I forgot to buy bananas so I substituted 1/2 cup apple sauce plus one half of a chopped apple. Left off the chocolate chips and added more cinnamon. Smells like warm oatmeal apple pie in the oven. Can’t wait to taste it on this beautiful fall afternoon.
Thanks for sharing.
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
Yum! That sounds like a yummy variation! Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
annabel godfray says
I couldn’t see how long the banana oatmeal keeps for
Jaime says
So. I want to try this, but I’m wondering if it is soggy at all like oatmeal. I can’t eat oatmeal because I have a mushy and soggy complex…does it dry out a bit with baking?!
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
It does actually dry out a little! Without actually being dry, if that makes sense. It definitely doesn’t turn to mush like some oatmeal. If you give it a try let me know what you think! 🙂
Alena says
I’ve just popped this into the oven and already it smells amazing! I can’t wait to have a slice with my coffee tomorrow morning (or a midnight snack before bed). Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
Awesome! Let me know what you think of it 🙂
Alena says
It was deliciously moorish =)
sarah says
I have just made this and am SO happy with the result! It is absolutely delicious! perfect consistency and so tasty. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Christina says
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipes! This oatmeal recipe is a favorite here and I can’t wait to try more.
Corrin Radd says
Made this for breakfast, with raisins, without the chocolate–good stuff!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
But what does baked oatmeal taste like? I don’t like oatmeal (the normal mushy kind). Does this taste just like a firmer version? Hmm. I can’t imagine what it’d taste like! I guess I should just try. 😉
Megan says
Don’t you just love baked oatmeal – or boatmeal? It is so good right out of the oven, and even better the next day!
Sharon says
Heidi, this looks so good! I love oatmeal and this is such a great way to cook it once and enjoy it all week! Great idea. 🙂
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
This looks perfect. Yes, I totally agree that baked oatmeal is ideal for the leftovers. Gotta make a big batch!
Nicole Williams says
This sounds soooo good, I can’t wait to try it! Do you think it would be possible to mix everything up the night before and then just throw it in the oven in the morning?
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
I haven’t tried that, but yes, I have heard that it works! Let me know how it works 🙂