Banana Baked Oatmeal with Greek Yogurt (Printer-friendly)
A warm, wholesome breakfast bake combining mashed bananas, spiced oats, and tangy Greek yogurt. Perfect for meal prep or cozy mornings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
04 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - ¼ cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
12 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
13 - 1 banana, sliced
14 - ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown around the edges. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Top each serving with Greek yogurt, fresh banana slices, chopped nuts if desired, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like having dessert for breakfast but still fuels you with wholesome ingredients until lunch
- The texture is somewhere between a soft cookie and creamy oatmeal which is basically magic
02 -
- I once tried quick oats instead of old fashioned and the texture turned into mush instead of the satisfying bake you want
- Letting it cool for those 10 minutes feels impossible but cutting it too soon makes it fall apart
03 -
- Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots because they mash easier and taste sweeter
- Grease your baking dish thoroughly because the edges tend to stick more than you expect