Description
Banana Baked Oatmeal is a warm, hearty breakfast packed with ripe bananas, oats, cinnamon, and a drizzle of peanut butter. Perfect for meal prep or cozy mornings, it’s naturally sweet, full of texture, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Peanut butter, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Whisk in eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Drizzle with peanut butter and serve warm.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze slices individually.
- Add-ins like berries, nuts, or chocolate chips work great.