Take those ripe bananas and turn them into breakfast! This baked oatmeal takes the flavors of banana bread and bakes them into oatmeal goodness.
Soft delicious baked oatmeal is a perfect morning treat. This banana bread inspired recipe is loaded with ripe bananas, cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg for a flavorful and nutritious way to start the day.
Make a batch this weekend and reheat a piece each day throughout the week for a quick and easy breakfast option.
Baked oatmeal is such a fabulous breakfast option. It can be made with such a wonderful texture and packed with nutrition.
It comes together really easily and in so many flavor combinations. I found a formula of ingredients that gives a soft and almost lofty finish.
The resulting texture is a cross between a thick pudding and rich cake, almost like a perfectly soft and delicious bread pudding.
I have a whole collection of recipes based off of different dessert flavors. This one is more of a direct line to the breakfast table.
This baked oatmeal has the flavors of banana bread. It’s loaded with bananas with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg just like you would expect.
However instead of a bunch of white flour and sugar, this is loaded with oatmeal and yogurt. It is a fabulous way to start the day!
I originally shared this recipe right around Mother’s Day in 2016. I figured it was time to give it a refresh and reshare it with you.
Storing and reheating baked oatmeal
The best part (other than how easy it is to make) is baked oatmeal stores and reheats well. So, you can make a batch on the weekend and eat it throughout the week.
Just cover the dish and refrigerate it. Or go ahead and put individual servings in storage containers and refrigerate or freeze until you need them.
Refrigerated leftovers will be warm and ready to eat in 30 seconds to a minute depending on your microwave. However they are also delicious cold depending on your tolerance for cold leftovers.
A lot of people I know love to warm the oatmeal and then pour milk over it and eat it. It’s a quick way to have a bowlful of yum in the morning.
We tend to eat ours plain or with a little yogurt on top. Maybe a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if we are treating ourselves. Really anything goes!
Are you a big oatmeal fan like us? I’d love to hear about your favorite ways to enjoy oats. Tell me about it in the comments or let me know on social media.
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas about 1 1/2 cups, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- Optional for serving: milk, yogurt, honey, chocolate chips or fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° F and great a square baking dish (either an 8×8 or 9×9 will work fine).
- Whisk together your mashed bananas and eggs.3 ripe bananas, 2 large eggs
- Stir in yogurt, milk, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, salt and vanilla.1 cup plain yogurt, 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Stir in brown sugar and oatmeal and pour into prepared dish.⅓ cup light brown sugar, 2½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until completely set.
- Can be served hot, at room temperature or chilled. Eat as is or garnish with your favorite toppings.
Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies
Friday 24th of January 2020
If dear husband doesn't eat them up tomorrow, there is some banana's that might find there way into this bread over the weekend! sounds delicious and healthy!
Amy
Monday 13th of January 2020
Well this is a different twist on banana bread and oatmeal, which are 2 of my favorites. Putting them together is a win win!
Kelsie | the btsy-bitsy kitchen
Monday 13th of January 2020
I think I'd rather have these for breakfast then banana bread, and that's saying something because I love banana bread. I have to try this!
Frugal Hausfrau
Sunday 12th of January 2020
I LOVE baked oatmeal!! And if it tastes like banana bread, all the better!! Thanks, Carlee!!
Debbie
Saturday 4th of February 2017
Hi Carlee, I've just made a batch of this oat bake and I'm not sure it's going to last until Monday morning. It was the perfect way to use up over ripe banana.
xx
Carlee
Sunday 5th of February 2017
YAY!!! I am so glad you liked it!