Banana Baked Oatmeal

Banana baked oatmeal is the perfect make-ahead breakfast that keeps me feeling satisfied and energized throughout the morning.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based )
• 1 cup mashed bananas (2 large)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat the Oven - Heat the oven to 350°F (177ºC). Lightly grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, vegetable oil, or melted butter. Set aside.
2. 2Mix the Wet Ingredients - In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, mashed banana, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
3. 3Mix the Dry Ingredients - To the banana mixture, stir in the oats, walnuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
4. 4Bake the Oatmeal - Transfer the banana oat mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake until the edges are golden brown and set, and the center reaches about 160ºF (71ºC), about 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer the dish to a wire rack. Cool for 10 minutes before serving to set the oatmeal.
5. 5To Serve - Slice the warm banana baked oatmeal. Serve as is or with desired toppings.