Description
Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal is a warm, hearty breakfast that beautifully blends the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich crunch of nuts and wholesome oats. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this easy-to-make dish provides lasting energy and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Just mix, bake, and enjoy a nutritious meal that’s both delicious and satisfying. Whether served warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or topped with creamy yogurt, this baked oatmeal will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups milk (or milk alternative)
- ¾ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- Optional: cinnamon and vanilla extract for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, chopped nuts, and any desired spices.
- In another bowl, mash ripe bananas and mix in milk and sweetener until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Pour into the greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg