Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal boasts the delicious flavor of banana bread, but it’s made with wholesome oats, pecans, and coconut oil for a healthy, filling breakfast!

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Happy New Year, friends! I hope this finds your 2017 off to a fantastic start. My kids don’t head back to school until Wednesday, but I’m already mentally preparing for the early rising and lunchbox packing and homework helping and activity chauffeuring that’s about to hit us full force once again — sigh. But first thing’s first…breakfast!

Since we usually do a bit more indulging than usual over the holiday break, I always like to get off to a good start in the New Year. And this year, that means I’ll be baking a big pan of Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal to reheat for quick and wholesome breakfasts on hectic mornings in the upcoming week.

My kids are huge fans of baked oatmeal, and I love it as well for a variety of reasons, as evidenced by the ever-growing baked oatmeal recipe variations that I’ve shared over the years. And why do I love baked oatmeal so?, you may be asking yourself. Well, allow me to explain:

1. It’s quick and easy to make;

2. It reheats beautifully, meaning that I can make it ahead of time for several mornings’ worth of breakfasts;

3. My kids really like baked oatmeal, resulting in cheers when I make it…and not having to listen to any whining over what I’m serving for breakfast;

4. It tastes really good; and

5. It’s wholesome, filling, and loaded with healthy ingredients, making it the perfect fuel that lasts until lunchtime!

Given all of those factors — and given my family’s affinity for a nice banana baked good — it’s a wonder that I only concocted this Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal for the first time a few weeks ago. But when I finally did, it was no surprise that my kids raved over it. It tastes pretty much like yummy banana bread, except it’s loaded with chewy oats, studded with toasty nuts, and sweetened with maple syrup. It also includes a couple of eggs to hold everything together and some coconut oil to further boost the moisture and nutrients. Totally tasty despite being hearty and wholesome? Yup…pretty much the perfect breakfast to kick off the New Year!

And if you’re just now becoming acquainted with the wonderful world of baked oatmeal — or if it’s already an old friend but you’d like to explore some new flavor options — then just below the recipe, you’ll see that I’ve put together some links with all of my baked oatmeal recipes in one handy-dandy location. Enjoy!

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal boasts the delicious flavor of banana bread, but it's made with wholesome oats, pecans, and coconut oil for a healthy, filling breakfast!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Samantha Skaggs

Ingredients

• ½ cup pecans, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
• 1 cup mashed banana, about 2 large or 3 medium bananas
• 3/4 cup milk, or almond milk, or another dairy-free milk, at room temperature
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or spray with nonstick cooking spray an 8-inch square baking dish.
• Spread chopped pecans on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 4 to 6 minutes or until fragrant and light golden brown. Cool on baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, mix together mashed banana, milk, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Blend in oats, 1/2 cup toasted pecans, cinnamon, and salt; stir until mixture is well-combined.
• Spread oatmeal into prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until set and light golden brown on top. Allow to cool in the baking dish for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with optional garnishes: warm milk or cream drizzled over the top, additional toasted pecans, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.

Notes

• You may substitute your favorite nuts for pecans. But whatever you use, I highly recommend toasting extras for garnish...sprinkled on top of the creamy baked oatmeal, they contribute fabulous crunch!
• The reason the milk and eggs should be at room temperate is because if they are cold, they will cause the coconut oil to re-solidify. To quickly warm everything up, I usually just put the whole eggs in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes and zap the milk in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
• Reheat oatmeal by placing an individual serving on a plate, drizzling with a little milk, and then heating in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1.7mg

More Banana Breakfast Treats

• Chocolate Banana Smoothie
• Banana Pancakes
• Quick Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
• Banana Breakfast Cookies

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