Banana Baked Oatmeal with Greek Yogurt (Printable View)
Comforting breakfast bake with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and creamy Greek yogurt. Ideal for meal prep.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined and smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are acceptable.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown at the edges. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing into portions. Top each serving with Greek yogurt, banana slices, nuts (if using), and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but still keeps you full until lunch
- The creamy yogurt topping transforms warm oats into something special
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- Overbaking is the enemy here so check at 30 minutes and pull it when the edges are golden but the center still has a slight jiggle
- The oatmeal continues to firm up as it cools so do not wait until its completely set in the oven
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- Use room temperature ingredients to prevent the melted butter from solidifying into small lumps
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easy lifting and cleaner edges