Banana Baked Oatmeal
Delicious and healthy! Make this Banana Baked Oatmeal ahead of time for a warm and comforting breakfast the whole family will love. Double and freeze an extra one for later, too.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (Why eat flaxseed?)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 ripe bananas (smashed)
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flax, baking powder, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, milk, peanut butter, eggs, vanilla and bananas. (Tip: I find it's much easier to throw all of the wet ingredients into the blender instead.)
- Combine: Stir wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix well.
- Bake: Spread into the dish. Bake until firm around the corners and still a little soft in the middle, about 20-25 minutes. If you like it a little crunchy on top, cook for a few minutes longer.
- Serve: Serve warm in bowls with milk poured over the top. We also like fresh berries on top. Enjoy!
Freezer Instructions
Freeze For Later: Prepare according to directions but freeze the baked oatmeal before baking. Wrap tightly in a few layers of plastic wrap and one layer of foil. Place in the back of the freezer for up to 3 months.
Prepare From Frozen: Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours and bake according to directions. You can also defrost in the microwave and bake.
Notes/Tips
- Dairy-Free Option: Use plain dairy-free milk in the recipe.
- Gluten-Free Option: Make sure your oats say “gluten-free” on the package.
- You can use 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce in place of the banana.
- You can use quick oats instead of old fashioned oats in the recipe.
- Because this recipe is so easy, it works great to double and freeze like we do in our 1 Hour Freezer Prep Sessions.
- Top with nuts like sliced almonds or chopped pecans for additional protein and crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 398 kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 53 g (18%) | Protein: 12 g (24%) | Fat: 17 g (26%) | Cholesterol: 45 mg (15%) | Sodium: 360 mg (16%) | Fiber: 7 g (29%) | Sugar: 23 g (26%)
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