Description
A quick, healthy, and comforting breakfast that tastes like banana bread but is made with oats. This recipe is ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy mornings, and can be easily customized or meal-prepped.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 350g)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas with a fork, leaving some small chunks for texture.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, milk, and brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold gently until everything is coated. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the oatmeal cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes to allow it to set before cutting into squares.
- Serve warm with toppings like Greek yogurt or maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and ease of mashing. Do not skip the cooling time, as the oatmeal needs to set to hold its shape. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond or oat milk. For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
Keywords: banana bread baked oatmeal, healthy breakfast, quick oatmeal, meal prep breakfast, gluten-free option, dairy-free option