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This Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal is filled with hearty oats, sweet bananas, and just the right amount of spices. It’s the perfect dish to make on the weekend and slice up for your weekday breakfast!

slice of banana baked oatmeal drizzled with honey on white plate with fork

I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a huge breakfast person. During the week, I’m usually rushing out the door to get to work and am lucky if I remember to grab a granola bar or some yogurt.

But don’t get me wrong, I love breakfast! It’s actually my favorite meal of the day, though I never usually it eat. Kind of ironic, huh? I love going out for breakfast or making it on the weekends, though. It’s almost therapeutic for me to whip up some pancakes or eggs.

But as tasty as pancakes and eggs are, they’re not the most convenient item to grab on your way out the door.

So I decided to make this Banana Baked Oatmeal so that I would have no excuse to not have breakfast during the week. And guess what? It worked! This oatmeal makes a comforting and delicious breakfast and can be eaten hot or cold.

This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is filled with hearty oats, sweet bananas, and just the right amount of spices. It’s the perfect dish to make on the weekend and slice up for your weekday breakfast!

And if you love anything banana flavored, then you flip over this oatmeal! Since I’ve been on a banana kick lately (have you tried my banana honey muffins yet?), this was the first fruit that came to mind. With its warm flavors and comforting spices, it almost tastes like you’re eating a healthy piece of banana bread!

And like most of my recipes, this baked banana oatmeal recipe is a breeze to whip up. The hardest part is mashing the bananas! It takes just minutes to prepare and then the oven does the rest of the work.

So the next time you’re looking for a hearty grab ‘n go breakfast that’s acceptable for weekends or busy weekdays, then try out this Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal! You’ll fall in love with the comforting flavors and hearty ingredients!

overhead view of healthy baked oatmeal in baking dish

What’s Needed for Banana Baked Oatmeal? 

This healthy baked oatmeal recipe comes together quickly with minimal ingredients: 

  • Bananas
  • Old-fashioned oats
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Milk
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Honey
  • Vanilla bean paste 

slice of banana baked oatmeal garnished with banana slices on white plate

How to Make Banana Baked Oatmeal

  1. Place layer of banana slices on the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish. 
  2. In a medium bow, combine the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas, milk, eggs, honey, and vanilla bean paste/extract.
  4. Pour oat mixture into wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  5. Pour over banana slices in baking dish. 
  6. Bake until firm. 

I served this oatmeal with a few slices of banana and a drizzle of honey and fell in love. The cinnamon and brown sugar take on a delightful flavor, while the bananas add in a subtle sweetness. This would be perfect to eat plain or with some maple syrup, too.

How to Reheat Baked Oatmeal 

This easy baked oatmeal can be reheated in a 350F oven until warm (15 minutes or so), or it can be reheated in 30-second intervals in the microwave. 

Can I Freeze Baked Oatmeal? 

Yes! You can freeze the entire pan or individual slices. If freezing individual slices, first freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once firm, stack in a freezer bag. You can reheat the banana baked oatmeal in the microwave. 

slice of banana baked oatmeal on white plate drizzled with honey

Tips for Making Banana Baked Oatmeal

  • Make sure to use the ripest, brownest bananas that you have in your kitchen. The more brown, the better! This will add extra sweetness to the baked oatmeal.
  • If you like oatmeal on the sweeter side, add an extra tablespoon (or two) of honey. I chose to add only 3 tablespoons, but more could be added, depending on your tastes. Maple syrup also works well, too.
  • I like to use this vanilla bean paste in all of my recipes that call for vanilla extract. The paste gives it a stronger vanilla flavor, without causing the oats mixture to become watered down.

Looking for more oatmeal recipes? I’ve got you covered!

This Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal is filled with hearty oats, sweet bananas, and just the right amount of spices. It’s the perfect dish to make on the weekend and slice up for your weekday breakfast!
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Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal

This Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal is filled with hearty oats, sweet bananas, and just the right amount of spices. It’s the perfect dish to make on the weekend and slice up for your weekday breakfast!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword baked oatmeal, banana baked oatmeal, oatmeal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 172kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium ripe banana , sliced into thin pieces
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium ripe bananas , mashed
  • 2 cups milk , any kind (I used 1%)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3-4 tablespoons honey , depending on your taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place sliced bananas in an even layer on bottom of dish. Set aside.
  • In a medium bow, combine the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, milk, eggs, honey, and vanilla bean paste/extract until mixed thoroughly.
  • Pour oat mixture into wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Spread mixture in an even layer on top of sliced bananas in baking dish.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until oatmeal is firm.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with sliced bananas, honey, or maple syrup, if desired.

Notes

See my tips for making this baked oatmeal in the post (above the recipe box)

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg
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**June 2019 update!** This recipe was originally posted in October 2015. I decided that the photos desperately needed updating, so I reshot the recipe (but still kept the ingredient list and directions the same). I also kept the original post/story above that i wrote three years ago!**

By Gayle |

Comments

    • Gayle says

      This would be perfect for road trips! It's so delicious when eaten cold, too! Thanks for the kind words, Annie!
      Reply

  4. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    I love this idea, Gayle. I always eat breakfast, even when time is restrictive. I work in a school, so I need all of the energy I can get. My schedule for breakfast isn't always regular though. Sometimes I eat at 6 AM and other times I can't get a bite of yogurt until 10. This looks like something that I could make Sunday afternoon and enjoy well into the school week.
    Reply

    • Gayle says

      Thank you! I definitely need to get into more of a routine of eating breakfast. And it sounds like this would be perfect for you to take along to school, Erin!
      Reply

  6. Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    Baked oatmeal is a BIG favorite of mine, but for some reason I never get around to making it as often as I'd like. And banana bread? Oh, boy. It's my weakness so combine both oatmeal AND banana and you get a very happy Sarah. I seriously cannot WAIT to try these, Gayle! There's a bunch of overripe bananas on my counter just screaming "use me in this!" ;)
    Reply

  10. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

    Oh I NEED this. Breakfast is so tough, because I want it to be healthy, but healthy usually requires time and effort, and cereal is just so easy. Until now. This baked oatmeal looks PERFECT! I'm going to try it with some steel cut oats, too!
    Reply

  11. Leah | So, How's It Taste? says

    I just ate breakfast and this is seriously making me hungry all over again. I've only baked oatmeal once, and it was incredible...because of the bananas so I can't wait to try your version. I needed a new breakfast dish because I'm getting burned out on the usual. Thanks!
    Reply

    • Gayle says

      Thanks so much for the kind words and for stopping by, Ilona! I hope you love this oatmeal if you try it!
      Reply

    • Gayle says

      This oatmeal is so perfect to make for the upcoming week. It lasts a while and is delicious whether eaten hot or cold!
      Reply

  23. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    I eat the most boring breakfast. 2 scrambled eggs. Every day. But it's easy and good protein. I love this baked banana bread oatmeal! So healthy, and so much flavor. I think I know what is for breakfast this weekend : )
    Reply

  24. marcie says

    I love oatmeal and banana bread anything, so this is right up my alley! I'm a huge breakfast person, and this looks like something I need fast! Have a great weekend, Gayle! :)
    Reply

  29. Liv @ Healthy Liv says

    YUM, I love oatmeal and banana bread so I can only imagine how delicious this is! I usually use almond milk but I've been wanting to try cashew milk and haven't yet! What do you think about it?
    Reply

    • Gayle says

      Oatmeal and bananas are the best, Liv! I like almond milk, but I like cashew milk a lot better! I just bought my first carton a few weeks ago and I'm hooked!
      Reply

  30. Keri @ Fashionable Foods says

    Breakfast is one of those things I wake up and just make a smoothie because I'm too lazy to cook first thing. However, I love eating breakfast for lunch or dinner! It's one of my favorite meals. This is so creative and looks great - I'm all about make ahead breakfasts. It makes the mornings so much easier! Have a great weekend, Gayle!
    Reply

    • Gayle says

      Laziness definitely gets the best of me, too! I just had breakfast for dinner tonight! :) Thanks so much for the kind words, Keri! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, too!
      Reply

    • Gayle says

      That's a great idea to add strawberries, Ashley! I'm definitely trying that next time. Thanks for the kind words!
      Reply

  35. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    This looks amazing! My only experience with baked oatmeal is a delicious carrot cake baked oatmeal I tried once a couple years back. I loved it, and I need to get back on the baked oatmeal train :)
    Reply

  37. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    I LOVE banana bread and hardly eat oatmeal (even though I really should) so this is my perfect breakfast! Pinned!
    Reply

    • Gayle says

      I don't eat oatmeal all that often either, but after making this banana version, I've been craving it all the time! Thanks for the kind words and pin, Mariah!
      Reply

  38. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

    Weekend breakfasts are definitely the best! This is a really great idea for weekdays though... make it on the weekend and then pack it in tupperwares to take to work! Much better than packets of instant oatmeal. :) Yum!
    Reply

  40. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    I am not a morning person, even on week-ends, so don't often make anything too exciting...but I love going out for breakfast on the week-end! Looks like a delicious breakfast, Gayle, love that it's easy enough for week-day mornings :)
    Reply

  44. Genevieve says

    I'm definately adding this recipe to my Yummy Recipe list - have you made it with almond milk? I cannot have cashew milk due to dietary restrictions. Thoughts?
    Reply

    • Gayle says

      Hi Genevieve! I haven't made this with almond milk, but I'm sure it would taste just as good! I actually use regular milk in most of my recipes, but happened to pick up some almond milk, so I used that instead. I hope you love this if you try it and please let me know how it turns out!
      Reply

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