Description
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal combines the cozy flavors of banana bread with the wholesome goodness of oats. This easy-to-make, one-bowl recipe is perfect for busy mornings and can be prepped ahead for the week. It’s comforting, versatile, and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Old-fashioned rolled oats
Mashed ripe bananas
Baking powder
Ground cinnamon
Nutmeg (optional)
Salt
Milk (dairy or plant-based)
Egg(s)
Brown sugar or maple syrup
Vanilla extract
Melted butter or oil
Chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add milk, egg(s), sugar or syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until combined, then fold in most of the walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining walnuts on top.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until set in the center and golden on top.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegan twist, replace the egg with a flax or chia “egg” and use non-dairy milk and oil instead of butter.
- For a tropical boost, fold in shredded coconut, extra walnuts, and chocolate chips for a chunky monkey version.
- For a fruity option, add fresh blueberries or chocolate chips if you skip the nuts.
- Spice it up with a pinch of ground nutmeg or cloves, or swap walnuts for pecans or pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Meal Prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
