4.83 25 Published Jan 12, 2022, Updated Jan 21, 2024
Why You Need to Make This Recipe
Who doesn’t love banana bread? Get the flavors of banana bread + the nutrients of baked oatmeal for a well-rounded breakfast. It’s made in one bowl! Only one dish to clean? Sign me up. It can be meal prepped for healthy breakfasts all week long or made for a fancy brunch.
Here’s What You Need
old fashioned rolled oats – my fave brand is Bob’s Red Mill gluten free old fashioned rolled oats. baking powder – helps the baked oatmeal rise. ground cinnamon – the perfect spice pairing for this baked oatmeal… a necessity for banana bread! sea salt – to bring all of the flavors together. unsweetened almond milk – any dairy-free milk works but I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk. You can make your own following my homemade almond milk recipe. maple syrup – pure maple syrup is the perfect natural sweetener to use for baked oatmeal in my opinion! flaxseed – instead of an egg we’re using ground flaxseed to help bind the dish together. If you only have whole flax you can easily grind them up. Place the whole seeds in a food processor and blend until a gritty flour consistency is reached, about 60 seconds. coconut oil – make sure you’re using extra virgin coconut oil. I’ve purchased several different brands of coconut oil before, but Nutiva organic extra virgin coconut oil is my favorite. pure vanilla extract – a flavor enhancer. ripe bananas – can’t have banana bread without bananas! You’ll need 4 bananas, 3 of them mashed and 1 of them sliced. Make sure your bananas are ripe! walnuts – I love the addition of walnuts for added healthy fats, texture and flavor. You can swap for a different nut of choice or omit if you’d like.
How to Make Baked Oatmeal
Start by prepping a square baking dish with cooking spray or by coating it with coconut oil. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add in the milk, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, coconut oil, vanilla, mashed bananas and walnuts. Stir well until all of the ingredients are combined. Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with sliced bananas. Bake at 375ºF for 45-50 minutes. The oatmeal is done when the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
What to Serve with Baked Oatmeal
I find that I either make baked oatmeal for a fancy brunch or just as meal prep for healthy breakfasts all week long! Either way, it could be a meal on its own but if you want to serve it with some sides, here are some ideas that pair well:
Egg White Bites (Starbucks Copycat) Fruit Salad with Mint Tempeh Bacon The Perfect Mimosas
How to Store and Reheat
This baked oatmeal is a great meal prep recipe. You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When freezing, I recommend cutting the oatmeal into portions, wrapping each in plastic wrap and placing the portions in a large freezer bag. The individual servings make it easier for reheating. To reheat the entire pan of baked oatmeal: cover with foil and reheat in the oven at 350ºF for about 20 minutes or until warm. To reheat individual portions: set oven or toaster oven to 350ºF and bake for 5-10 minutes. You can also reheat in the microwave for 1 minute. Once warm, add your toppings and enjoy!
Can You Make Baked Oatmeal Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can totally make baked oatmeal ahead of time. There are a couple of options that work really well.
OPTION 1: BAKE AND THEN REHEAT BEFORE SERVING
OPTION 2: PREP AS MUCH AS YOU CAN WITHOUT BAKING
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Be sure to check out all of my baked oatmeal recipes as well as all the popular oatmeal recipes here on EBF.
