Banana Baked Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Printable Version)
Ripe bananas meet hearty oats in this warm breakfast bake, finished with cool Greek yogurt and crunchy nuts.
# 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
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to evenly distribute spices.
04 - Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with the spatula.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown around the edges. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Top each portion with Greek yogurt, fresh banana slices, nuts if desired, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is somewhere between cake and pudding, making each spoonful feel like a treat rather than a boring breakfast staple
- It actually gets better overnight, so meal prep feels like doing your future self a huge favor
02 -
- I learned the hard way that greasing the dish thoroughly is non-negotiable, otherwise you will spend ages scrubbing dried-on oatmeal
- The oatmeal continues to cook as it cools, so pulling it out when it still looks slightly underdone in the center is actually perfect
03 -
- Mashing your bananas with a fork instead of a mixer leaves tiny bits of fruit throughout, creating pockets of concentrated sweetness
- Let your oats sit in the wet mixture for 10 minutes before baking if you have time, this makes them incredibly tender