Delicious Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal for a Healthy Start
Delicious banana bread baked oatmeal captures the flavors of banana bread while providing wholesome oats—a fantastic breakfast option.
Equipment
- - 8x8-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- - Fork
Ingredients
For the Oatmeal
- 3 medium bananas super ripe for optimal flavor
- 2 eggs for binding and protein
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or calorie-free sweetener
- 1 cup milk can substitute with plant-based milk
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats not interchangeable with quick or steel-cut oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed must be ground for digestion
- 2 teaspoons baking powder for leavening
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt can reduce or omit
Optional Toppings
- 1/2 cup yogurt for topping
- to taste honey for drizzling
- 1 cup fresh fruit for serving
Instructions
How to Make Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan by greasing it with butter or non-stick spray.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl using a fork until they are smooth and creamy.
- Combine the wet ingredients: add brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the mashed bananas. Stir until fully mixed.
- Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl: old-fashioned oats, ground flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures by gradually adding the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is firm.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze.
Notes
For best texture, stick to old-fashioned oats and ensure bananas are super ripe for maximum sweetness.