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This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is made from only 7 wholesome ingredients, but tastes just like your favorite treat!
Vegan & Gluten-Free.
This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is essentially a cheater banana bread. Think of it as the fuss-free, less finicky breakfast treat that tastes the same, but is made with way less effort and time! Plus, this vegan and gluten-free recipe comes together with only 7 wholesome ingredients and one baking dish.
INGREDIENTS FOR BANANA BREAD BAKED OATMEAL
- Ripe Bananas: the darker, the better! I used bananas that were brown and spotty, but you could use darker (almost black) bananas too. The more ripe the banana is, the sweeter the baked oatmeal will be!
- Rolled Oats: make the “bulk” of this recipe and add texture, fiber, and some subtle nutty flavor!
- Maple Syrup: adds just a touch of sweetness and helps to highlight the banana flavor
- Flax “Eggs”: ground flax has a mild flavor, and when mixed with liquid it creates a plant-based “egg” that helps bind our baked oatmeal together
- Non-Dairy Milk: adds a touch of creaminess and moisture to the recipe. You can use any plant-based milk here – soy, almond, oat, cashew, etc will all be great.
- Cinnamon: a touch of cinnamon adds some warming spice and banana bread-y flavor
I also like to add in some vanilla extract and chopped walnuts to my oatmeal. The vanilla adds some nice sweetness, while the walnuts add some texture and healthy fats. Both ingredients are optional, but I do think they make this oatmeal taste even more like banana bread!
HOW TO MAKE VEGAN BAKED OATMEAL
Guess what?! You can make this baked oatmeal straight in the pan! Say goodbye to tons of dishes, and hello to simple (and sweet) bliss:
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- Mash the bananas in a 9×13″ (or similar sized) pan, then mix with the maple syrup, milk, and optional vanilla.
- Stir in the rolled oats, flax, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. If you’d like to, toss in some chopped walnuts or another nut of choice
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the oatmeal has set and is golden on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
If you serve this Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal immediately after baking, it will have a softer texture. It will thicken as it cools, and transform into sliceable (and transportable) bars once cold, which makes it perfect for on-the-go meal prep!
Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, or can be pre-sliced and frozen for up to 2 months. You can enjoy this recipe cold, or warm it up in the toaster oven. I like to top my baked oatmeal with some sliced banana and cinnamon, but you also can’t go wrong with a drizzle of nut butter or a splash of dairy-free milk.
Want to go bananas? you’ll also love this Fluffy Vegan Banana Bread, these Chocolate Banana Muffins, and these Banana Walnut Breakfast Cookies!
Finally, if you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @FromMyBowl + #FromMyBowl! I love seeing your delicious recreations 🙂
PrintBanana Bread Baked Oatmeal
This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is made from only 7 wholesome ingredients, but tastes just like your favorite treat! Vegan & Gluten-Free.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-8 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, plus 1 more for topping (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups (590 ml) non-dairy milk of choice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) grade A maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups (225 g) rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup (50 g) roughly chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: preheat the oven to 350F
- Wet Ingredients: peel and finely mash 2 ripe bananas in a 9×13″ (or similar sized) baking dish. Add the maple syrup, non-dairy milk, and (optional) vanilla extract to the dish and mix until well-combined.
- Dry Ingredients: add in the oats, flax, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Fold the walnuts into the oats if using, then use a rubber spatula to evenly distribute the mix throughout the pan. Top with additional sliced banana, if desired.
- Bake & Serve: bake in the middle rack of the oven for 30-35 minutes, depending on how thick you would like the oatmeal to be. For a “runnier” oatmeal, serve immediately after baking. Otherwise, let the oatmeal cool completely, then slice into bars. Serve as desired, warm or cold; leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be pre-sliced and frozen for up to two months.
Notes
- Substitutions: Maple syrup can be replaced with equal parts granulated or liquid sweetener of choice. Chia seeds can be used instead of flax. Walnuts can be omitted or replaced with another nut or seed. Do not use quick-cooking or steel-cut oats for this recipe.
Keywords: banana bread oatmeal, baked oatmeal, vegan baked oatmeal, vegan banana oatmeal, banana oatmeal
I love that I already had everything to make this in my pantry! Super easy to make too 🙂
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This was the perfect way to use up my sad bananas! I didn’t have walnuts so I subbed chocolate chips and then topped it with raspberries and coconut whipped cream, it was sooo good. This recipe made enough for me to have for breakfast for a few days too!
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Sooooo good! I love how easy this was to make, it took less than 5 mins to assemble and cooked while I was meal prepping for the week (yayyyy!) I’m a smoothie person for breakfast but want to eat more oats so this’ll be my snack for the week. Happy I can freeze half too 👍
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WOW. I’m kind of finicky about oatmeal and this recipe blew me away! The texture was amazing and the perfect amount chewy. I cut into squares and used it as a breakfast meal prep. Will absolutely be revisiting this one!
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This banana bread is the perfect recipe for anyone that needs a quick and easy breakfast for the week! I made this ahead of time for my husband to take to work and he loved it! I also loved that I could make the whole thing with a baby on my hip. Such a smart and delicious recipe!
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Yay! Thank you for the review!
We love this baked oatmeal for breakfast and even as a healthy sweet treat or snack. I like how versatile it is. I often will toss in an additional cubed up apple or some dried fruit or sprinkle additonal nuts and seeds over the top. I slice it up, individually wrap, and place in the freezer.
We take out individual pieces and bake them in the toaster/air fryer oven. So yummy and healthy.
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Thanks Lisa! I love how customizable the recipe is too 🙂
So good but also so easy! I love how this makes a big batch so I can freeze half of it for the mornings I need a quick but healthy breakfast. I made this to enjoy with my 11-month old daughter, who isn’t able to consume added sugar yet so I simply omitted the maple syrup and subbed in the difference with extra non-dairy milk. Still turned out great! I also didn’t have the optional third banana so sprinkled some frozen blueberries on top which turned out nicely. Love simple and yummy recipes like these, please keep making them!
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Love to see how you made it work for you and thank you for the review!
Made this for the fam and it was awesome! Simple to make and excellent flavour. Thank you, Caitlin!
Glad you enjoyed it, Lilian!
Delicious and great to make ahead for a quick breakfast in the mornings.
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I don’t have any milk, do you think water would work?
Yes, but it will not be as creamy.
Bonus points for an easy recipe that warms the house up while creating a comforting aroma. I did like eating it warm, straight out of the oven. It also toasts nicely for a next day easy breakfast. (I added a tbsp of almond butter on my toasted slice.) Great balance of flavors, too. It does have a springy texture rather than bread like.
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Thanks for the review!
This recipe is so simple yet so flavorful! It is easy to make as it does not require standing over the stove for half an hour. It is very convenient and satisfying! Perfect for meal prep!
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Happy you enjoyed it, Sylvia!
Made this for a birthday brunch today. Loved how it turned out! Was so easy to make, too. Thanks for another great recipe!
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You’re always welcome, Brianne!
Very easy and tasty! Always looking for make ahead breakfasts. I added a little peanut butter and sprinkled in some chocolate chips. Will be making this again!
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Yay! Glad you enjoyed it, Elizabeth!
Loved it! It’s got a great consistency with a crispier top. The whole family loves it. Will definitely make this a staple!
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Such an honor! Thank you so much, Chris!
This is a keeper! It is great to have oatmeal ready for several days.
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Agreed 🙂 thanks for the review!
I had a bunch of ripe bananas to use up so decided to make this and it was amazing! I used pecans instead of walnuts and it turned out so so good. Will definitely be making again.
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Oh my word! This is so good. I don’t know why but I’ve never made baked oatmeal before but this will absolutely become a new one in rotation for my family. This is so convenient to feed my toddlers for just grab and go mornings! I added a handful of chocolate chips and hemp seeds but I feel like this recipe is super versatile and you could add in any toppings!
This was such a satisfying breakfast. I sliced it up and drizzled with maple syrup. The second time I ate it I topped with mixed frozen berries. Definitely in the meal rotation.
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Thank you so much, Claire!
Cozy and comforting! This was perfect for my daughter and I to make on our snow day home from school!
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