This banana baked oatmeal is warm, hearty, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Perfect for meal prep or cozy mornings, this easy baked oatmeal recipe is filling, customizable, and made with simple pantry ingredients—no stovetop stirring required.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 2 large eggs
- Seasonings & Flavor
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 –3 tbsp maple syrup or honey optional
- Pantry Staples
- 1¾ cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- Whisk mashed bananas, eggs, milk, melted butter or oil, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients
- Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Rest the Mixture
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Let rest 5 minutes so oats absorb liquid.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool & Serve
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use rolled oats only—quick oats will become mushy.
- Riper bananas = sweeter oatmeal.
- Baked oatmeal firms up as it cools.