Banana Baked Oatmeal with Greek Yogurt (Printable Version)
A comforting breakfast bake combining mashed bananas, warm spices, and creamy yogurt. Perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
# What You Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
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, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to distribute spices evenly.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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 the baked oatmeal to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing into portions. Top each serving with Greek yogurt, banana slices, nuts if desired, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like having dessert for breakfast but still fuels you through a morning of meetings or chasing kids
- The prep takes ten minutes then your oven does all the work while you sip coffee
- You can bake it Sunday and eat all week without losing any of that comforting texture
02 -
- Overripe bananas are not just acceptable here they are essential because underripe bananas will leave your oatmeal bland and starchy
- Letting it cool for those ten minutes seems pointless but cutting too soon makes it fall apart
- The oatmeal continues firming up as it cools so serve it warm but not piping hot for the best texture
03 -
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper if you want to lift the whole thing out easily for cutting
- Use certified gluten free oats if cross contamination is a concern for you or your family