Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal 

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is filling and delicious the best part is that it tastes just like a loaf of your favorite banana bread! 

We’ve been traveling for my husband’s work over the last week and were looking forward to a low-key weekend at home.  Saturday morning I whipped up this oatmeal for us and it was the perfect way to start off a weekend of Netflix marathons, college basketball and naps while relaxing in our sweats. 

How do you make Baked Banana Oatmeal?

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir well.

Stir in the oats, milk, and ¾ cup of the chopped walnuts.

Pour the oatmeal mixture into a 2-quart glass baking dish that has been greased with non-stick cooking spray. 

Sprinkle the top of the oatmeal with the reserved ¼ cup of walnuts, then cover the dish with foil.

Bake the oatmeal at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.Remove the foil and bake the oatmeal for an additional 15 minutes.

While the oatmeal was baking in the oven I chopped up a handful of pecans to sprinkle over the top with some brown sugar. There are lots of other ways to top this oatmeal for an extra layer of flavor. Some of our favorites include: 

Suggested Toppings:

• sliced banana
• chopped walnuts
• chopped pecans
• fresh berries 
• brown sugar 
• chocolate chips
• whipped cream
• ground cinnamon 
• ground nutmeg

I put the leftover oatmeal in a tightly sealed bowl and put it in the refrigerator for an easy breakfast the next couple of days. This oatmeal reheats wonderfully when you drizzle a little milk over the top to prevent it from drying out in the microwave. Sunday morning I fixed a bowl before church and tossed a handful of chocolate chips on the top. It was almost like having dessert for breakfast. 

My tips for this recipe: 

1. Be sure to use old fashioned rolled oats not quick oats
2. Walnuts are optional in this recipe. You can use pecans or skip the nuts all together if you prefer.
3. This oatmeal can be stored up to 3 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
4. When reheating this oatmeal drizzle a little milk over the top and then put in the microwave for two minutes. Stir and reheat as needed.

This baked oatmeal is delicious and hearty way to start your day. Make a batch of it on Sunday for easy breakfasts during the busy week or enjoy it on a slow morning at home like we did. Either way you’re family is going to love this recipe! 

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne 

Looking for more delicious breakfast ideas? You’ll love these:

English Muffin Breakfast Pizza

Make Ahead Breakfast Calzone

Western Omelette Frittata 

Easy Drop Biscuits 

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Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is filling and delicious the best part is that it tastes just like a loaf of your favorite banana bread!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword baked oatmeal, baked banana bread oatmeal, make ahead breakfast

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 338 kcal

Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar packed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups over ripe bananas mashed
• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats not quick oats
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup chopped walnuts divided (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir well.
3. Stir in the oats, milk, and ¾ cup of the chopped walnuts.
4. Pour the oatmeal mixture into a 2-quart glass baking dish that has been greased with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Sprinkle the top of the oatmeal with the reserved ¼ cup of walnuts, then cover the dish with foil.
6. Bake the oatmeal at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake the oatmeal for an additional 15 minutes.
8. Top with walnuts, pecans, cinnamon, or even chocolate chips and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This oatmeal can be stored up to 3 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

When reheating this oatmeal drizzle a little milk over the top and then put in the microwave for two minutes. Stir and reheat as needed.

Nutrition Facts

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 47mg16%

Sodium 194mg8%

Potassium 479mg14%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 23g26%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 187IU4%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 140mg14%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.