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!
**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 below that i wrote three years ago!**
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 Bread 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 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!
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.
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.
Some tips for how to make this Banana Bread 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.
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!
Looking for more oatmeal recipes? I’ve got you covered!
Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal
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.
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