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This vegan Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal is made with pantry staples and is a great healthy breakfast that the whole family will enjoy. Easy to make with minimal prep, it’s a delicious make ahead breakfast that can be enjoyed on busy mornings or brunching with friends.
Baked oatmeal is such a great way to start the day! High in fiber and protein, this breakfast will keep you feeling full until lunchtime. Not only is it good for you, but it tastes so delicious – peanut butter and banana is such a classic combination! My kids thought it was dessert when it was baking in the oven!
Ingredients to make baked oatmeal
- Oats: Use old fashioned oats for this recipe. Oats are a great source of fiber and vitamins. Use gluten-free certified oats if you have an intolerance.
- Cinnamon: To add a little sweetness and flavor.
- Baking powder: This helps t add a nice light texture to the oatmeal.
- Bananas: Use overripe bananas. They are naturally sweeter and richer in antioxidants.
- Almond Milk: I used almond milk to keep this breakfast vegan. You can use another non dairy milk or dairy ilk if you prefer.
- Peanut butter: Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture.
- Maple syrup: To naturally sweeten the oatmeal.
- Ground flaxseed: Helps to bind the ingredinets together without the use of eggs.
- Vanilla extract: For flavor and sweetness.
How do you make banana baked oatmeal
Start by mashing two ripe bananas in a bowl. Then add the wet ingredients on top, including the peanut butter, maple syrup, ground flaxseed (which combined with liquid replaces the egg) along with almond milk. Mix it all together until well combined.
Put the dry ingredients including the oats, cinnamon baking powder and salt, into a baking dish like this one and whisk them together with a fork. Pour the wet on top of the oats mixture and stir to combine.
Bake in a pre heated oven until the mixture is set.
When it comes out of the oven, you’ll notice the sides of the baking dish are browned and the banana baked oatmeal pulls away from the sides. That’s when you know it’s done! I love to add a drizzle of peanut butter and some banana slices to serve the oatmeal…delicious!
Watch this video to learn how to make banana baked oatmeal.
Tips for making banana baked oatmeal
- Use old fashioned oats for this recipe. Quick oats are chopped into finer pieces, which makes them faster to cook. Although they taste the same as rolled oats, the texture of quick oats is much finer, so they soak up more moisture and can dry out the baked oatmeal.
- Do not mix the oats with milk ahead of time. If you want to prep the recipe halfway before baking, you can mix the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry ingredients in another bowl. Just don’t combine them until you’re ready to bake. Otherwise the oats will soak up all the liquid and yield a dry texture.
- Add more liquid for a softer consistency. The consistency of this is almost like a dense muffin but I like that it stays compact that way. If you feel the consistency is too dry, feel free to add 1/4-½ cup more milk.
- Double the recipe for a bigger crowd. If you double this banana baked oatmeal, use a large baking dish and just add 10 minutes to the baking time.
- Did you know it’s really easy to make your own peanut butter?!
Frequently asked questions
Sure, but the exact measurements and time will differ, so check out my baked steel cut oatmeal recipe instead.
I use almond milk for this vegan breakfast, but it will work well with any dairy or non dairy milk. The flavor of coconut milk would work really well with the peanut butter and banana, and oat, soy or hemp would all be good substitutes. To keep this recipe vegan, I used maple syrup for the sweetener, but if you are not vegan, you can use honey instead if that’s what you have.
Baked oatmeal is perfect for breakfast meal prep. I often make a double batch on a Sunday to enjoy throughout the week. Store the cooled oatmeal bake in the fridge in an airtight container and it will keep well for up to 5 days. I like to then reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 30 seconds before serving.
This banana baked oatmeal freezes really well, and will keep in this way for up to 3 months without affecting the texture. Wrap the oatmeal in individual portions in a foil and place in a freezer bag. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat with a tablespoon of milk or water in the microwave.
Baked oatmeal is a firm family favorite here, whether it’s with bananas, blueberries, or apples. The kids love eating it and I love being able to bake it ahead of time! Packed full of nutrients, it’s a breakfast you can feel good about serving!
More oatmeal recipes
- How to Make Oatmeal
- Baked Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal
- Overnight Oats Recipe
- Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
- Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups
- Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal
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Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 over ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups almond milk
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. In an 8×11 inch baking dish, combine the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas, then add the almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, flaxseed and vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes for the flaxseed to set.
- Pour over the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir to combine.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the top of the oatmeal is golden and the mixture is set, about 30-35 minutes. Remove and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve with drizzled peanut butter and banana slices, if desired.
Notes
- Make it your own: You can change up the milk to what you have on hand or your taste preferences.
- Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Make it sugar-free: Omit the maple syrup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Very, very nice and healthy recipe
So happy you enjoyed it, Victor!
Love this recipe Yumna! We make it at least once a month at our house. I follow your exact directions but top it with chocolate chips before putting it in the oven. So good 😉
This is such a good recipe! Everyone loved it!!
Can I use a 9 by 13 baking dish? If I don’t have a 8 by 11.
Yes, just maybe bake a few minutes less.
Hello, wondering if I could add egg whites to the recipe?
Hi Ann, I haven’t tried that myself, but I think it sounds like a great idea for added protein. The texture might wind up a little more firm, but I’d be interested in hearing how it works out if you give it a try!
The amount of pop ups and advertisements made the website so slow and trying to find the recipe was very cumbersome. I likely won’t come back to try and find a recipe as the user experience was so poor. 🙁
Hi there, thanks for your feedback, sorry you found the experience frustrating, but there is an easy way to navigate directly to the recipe, you can click “jump to recipe” at the top of the page and it will bring you directly to the full recipe card.
These surprised me! I said to myself try it just because. Okay I made the recipe at 1/2 of every ingredient because I was thinking “don’t waste to much”. I made it with coconut milk and used date syrup instead of maple and mixed peanut and almond butter. It came out to be so good. I am Vegan and love oats, bananas mostly all the ingredients. This will be my new breakfast prep Thanks for the recipe.
So glad you enjoyed these!
I don’t usually leave comments. But I left the list of ingredients to my 8 and 5 year old with the recipe open on the phone.
I gave them all the ingredients and bowls spoons and cups and they made it almost all themselves. We added broken m&ms and substituted almond for coconut milk. We had no maple syrup and used golden syrup. It’s amazing and delicious
I love this! So happy they had fun making and eating them!
Wonderful recipe! It’s quick, easy to make and most importantly delicious. Thanks!
So happy you enjoyed it!
I love this recipe! I tried it also with protein powder and it works great! Pretty easy to make your own but is a great standalone! I have been whopping them in the air fryer while I make my coffee and they come out perfect!
Sounds so good, love the use of the air fryer!
I love this recipe. It’s become a staple in my house.
So happy to hear, thank you!
I just made a batch, mmmm, I also added a couple handfuls of leftover granola, (oats and dark chocolate). I will definitely be making this again! And again. Thanks a mil.
What can I use instead of the flaxseed?
The 1 tablespoon of flaxseed helps to bind the oatmeal since it’s vegan and doesn’t contain any eggs. You can swap it for 1 egg or just leave it out and just know that the result may be just a little more crumbly. Enjoy!
I made this 3 times in one week for our family and for some friends! It’s so yummy. We ate it warmed up with some milk or with yogurt and some fresh fruit or just as a snack. Easy and tasty, what’s not to love?
Wow!! I am so flattered that you made it 3 times in one week!! That is the biggest compliment, thank you!
Such a great recipe, I’ve been making it as a mid-morning snack. Sometimes I add chocolate chips or desiccated coconut. It’s so versatile!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you!!
So easy and very versatile! I typically use quick oats because it’s what I have on hand, bake for 25 min and then turn off the oven and wait 5 more min before removing. I’ve made this with almond milk & 2% dairy milk, PB & almond butter, sometimes I add dates, walnuts or pecans. So easy to switch up weekly. I top with maple syrup, sliced banana and nuts.
Thank you so much!
Can almond butter be substituted for the peanut butter?
Absolutely!
This was delicious, thank you! I used oat milk instead of almond and agave instead of maple syrup (only because that’s what I had in the cupboard!) and it was so yummy. And much more filling than I expected. Thank you 😋
You’re so welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
Can’t wait to try
Let me know what you think when you make it!
I thought the consistency was excellent–moist, chewy, tender– but the oatmeal itself didn’t have much flavor. I followed the recipe exactly. Pending how this is received tomorrow morning, I might try it again and dial up the flavor to better match what my family enjoys.
Feel free to adjust the amount of PB, cinnamon, and maple syrup you use to better fit your taste. Thanks for the feedback!
Can a 9×13 baking dish be used? If so, is the cook time different?
Hi Chloe, great question! You can use a 9 x 13. There really shouldn’t be too much of a difference in cooking time. Maybe 5 minutes more or less, depending on if you are doubling the recipe or making it as is. Hope you enjoy!
Although I modified it slightly, I thoroughly enjoyed this oatmeal bake. I would recommend giving it a try, and I will definitely be making it again in future. Cheers!
Thank you so much, Mason! I am glad you enjoyed it!
Good treat
Thank you so much, Avis!
I’ve made it and it turned out so good ✌🏻but I used almond butter instead of pb & date paste instead of maple syrup as I’m giving up added sugar of any source , I also was out of vanilla but as I said it turned out lovely and not too sweet so it’s a good option for breakfast ! I encourage everyone to try it out !
Thanks so much, Jenan! What a great idea to use date paste. I appreciate you sharing!
Hi Yumna, can you freeze this , then bake it the day of?
Hi Zahra, great question. You wouldn’t want to freeze it raw. You can make it and bake it and then freeze and reheat it when you’re ready to eat it.
I am planning to make this! Would it be possible to use an egg instead of the vegan egg (flax seed and water)?
Hi Kaitlyn, great question! Absolutely, you can use an egg in place of the flaxseed or even in addition to it if you want the benefits of the flaxseed.
If I use both and egg and flaxseed, what will the addition of an egg do to the texture or taste? Thanks!
I’ve never made this recipe with both egg and flaxseed, so I am really not sure. But my gut is telling me it won’t do much. If it did, it would be to the texture, making it a little dense. If you try it, you’ll have to let me know how it turns out!
How many eggs would you use? 1 or 2?
I’d start out trying it with one egg. I really don’t have good insight here because I’ve never made it with both, so it’s going to be an experimental process.
This sounds so good. If I were to make ahead of time and freeze, can they be reheated in an air fryer? Thanks for the healthy and easy recipe!
Thank you so much! Yes, you can definitely do that!
Would love to do this as a meal prep if possible – can this be cut into servings and then frozen? How would you freeze/thaw/heat up individually if doing this way? Thanks!
Yes! This banana baked oatmeal freezes really well, and will keep in this way for up to 3 months without affecting the texture. Wrap the oatmeal in individual portions in a foil and place in a freezer bag. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat with a tablespoon of milk or water in the microwave.
I made this, and it did freeze very well! Thank you so much, a great recipe!
That’s perfect! I am so glad to hear it!
I always seem to have overripe bananas in the freezer and I’m trying to eat healthier, so don’t want to make my chocolate chip banana bread with them. I like oatmeal but don’t make very often because I hate cleaning the gluey, gummy sauce pan afterwards! Both problems solved with this recipe! I topped with greek yogurt to add a bit more protein – filling and delicious!
This is the perfect recipe for when you have overripe bananas! So glad this recipe was the perfect fix.
Thank you so much for this recipe ! I used heavy cream and topped it with some blueberries. I will make this again and again !!
You’re so welcome! Sounds perfect.
Gorgeous recipe! I just whipped up a batch – left out the flax and topped with a sort-of streusel topping of oats, brown sugar and cinnamon – and it turned out beautifully – definitely adding this to the rota, thank you!
Thank you! I’m glad it turned out perfectly. Yay!
Great recipe, made it for my colleagues and they all loved it.
Thank you! That makes me so happy to hear!
Might be okay for people that are not used to sugar. Definitely not our favorite..
Thank you for your feedback! I would add more maple syrup, so it reaches your desired sweetness.
Huge hit with my family. This recipe has made it’s way into my Sunday prep routine so we can enjoy it throughout the week. I didn’t have flaxseed on hand and it was still great. This is a great cheat if you’re looking for something sweet and don’t want to eat something unhealthy. Thanks again for a great recipe Yumna!!
That’s amazing! This recipe is definitely customizable in that way. Yes, exactly! You’re so welcome!!
If I would like to use eggs instead of flaxseed, how many should I use?
1 should be good!
This was so yummy! Made it gluten free with certified gluten free oats and we had almond butter on hand instead of peanut butter- it was still spectacular even with the substitutes. My husband almost ate the entire tray in one sitting.
Thank you so much! I’m glad to hear you both enjoyed!!
Made this for a brunch and it was a total hit! I added chocolate chips to basically make it a dessert. Wondering if canned coconut milk could be used for the milk portion?
That is so great to hear! Sounds delicious. I have yet to try that, but I think it could work! You may have to adjust some quantities, so it doesn’t turn out dry.
Best baked oatmeal I’ve ever had (I’ve been experimenting with many different recipes of baked oatmeal). Used what I had on hand- regular milk, two eggs, and crunchy peanut butter. The oatmeal came out so creamy, but firm enough to eat as an oatmeal bar. Definitely making this in bulk and freezing it.
Thank you so much! That sounds perfect!
This recipe is very good! My husband loved it! He said to make two batches every week. Thank you!
Do you microwave peanut butter so you can drizzle it over the baked oatmeal?
Thank you so much! That’s incredible!! I don’t microwave my peanut butter, and you don’t usually have to if it’s the all natural variety.
Looks delicious. I was wondering if an egg could be substituted for the ground flax seed? If so, would only one egg do the trick?
Thank you! Yes, I’d use one egg in place of the flaxseed.
Loved how it turned out, so yum! Probably the best baked oatmeal I have ever made. To give it a finer texture I semi-powdered the oats.
Thank you so much! I love that!
If I do not have any egg or flax is there any other substitute?
Unfortunately I have yet to try another substitute in this recipe!
My flaxseed was expired so I read that Almond Flour could be used as a substitute. The baked oatmeal was very good
Did you end up using almond flour as a substitute in this recipe? Glad you enjoyed!!
I used ~1 tbsp of chia seeds instead of the flax and it turned out well!
Yay! That’s great news!
Breakfast
Yes! This is great for a healthy make ahead breakfast.
This recipe is easy to make and it is delicious and it is made with healthy ingredients. I love it since it does not have any sugar.
Thank you so much!
Halfway through mixing ingredients realized we ran out of peanut butter but went ahead and made with what I had. I used 2% fairlife, no maple syrup (it’s just too sweet for me), no cinnamon (I didn’t have any) and 1 egg instead of flaxseed. Without peanut butter this tasted like a delicious light banana bread/ muffin. Even my son who doesn’t like oatmeal loved it. Thanks! I’ll be making this again with peanut butter 😊
I’m so glad it still turned out well! Yay!! You’re so welcome!
This is one of those perfect meals where you you make it once, and you have a ready made healthy breakfast/snack for days. So tasty and easy to keep healthy!
Yes, exactly! Thank you so much!
I would like to make it with almond butter and I think I can and also I just want to know if I can change the bananas with something else. Can I do do it and with what ?
It should work with almond butter! As bananas make up a good amount of the recipe, it will be hard to substitute in this recipe. I recommend trying one of my other baked oats recipes like the Baked Blueberry Oatmeal or One Pan Oven Baked Oatmeal (you can leave the bananas out of this recipe, and the recipe will just be a little less sweet without them).
Thanks for this amazing recipe.
I really don’t like oats but this recipe wins my heart and taste buds.
It is really filling and best to eat in sehri during Rmadan.
You’re so welcome! That’s perfect. Ramadan Mubarak 💛
I used almond butter but it didn’t have the flavour that PB has. I found it was lost. I will like it again.. now lol with natural PB.
Let me know how it goes with peanut butter!
I am making this for myself. I have a question: What can I use in place of bananas? I love the idea of a baked oatmeal, but my son is allergic to bananas. Any thoughts on substitutions so he can have this as well? Would applesauce work?
As bananas make up a good amount of the recipe, it will be hard to substitute in this recipe. I recommend trying one of my other baked oats recipes like the Baked Blueberry Oatmeal or One Pan Oven Baked Oatmeal (you can leave the bananas out of this recipe, and the recipe will just be a little less sweet without them).
Hello I don’t have a ceramic baking dish, what other baking dish can I use? Can I buy a foil disponible one?
Thank you
Any other baking dish of similar size should work! If it’s not a non-stick dish though, make sure to grease it properly first.
Hello. I’m from IG and have wanted to try this. Your photo shows a 9×13 pan correct ? The servings shown are 6 squared. In the 8×8 pan as suggested, it’s really 4? That’s 1/2 c oats per serving I believe. Just clarifying as I eat well, but portion control is a way for me not to be the fluffy overeater I am.
Thanks abs cheers! 🙌
Tempe Hembree
I used an 8×11 inch baking dish for this recipe. You can always cut them into smaller squares or rectangles to fit your desired portion size.
Can I use something to substitute for the flaxseed, like chia seed maybe?
You can try a chia egg, but I have not tested that with this recipe.
So satisfyingly delicious! I replaced flax seed with chia seed. So good and moist! I’m so happy to have found your IG! Thank you for sharing your recipes, Yumna! You are so good!!!!
I love that! Hope you continue to enjoy the recipes! Thank you so much.
Thanks…I wound up doing six and they’re chilling in the fridge…so try tomorrow 🙂
Perfect! Hope you enjoy!!
This was an outstandingly delicious recipe. I made this on a very cold late spring morning and it was perfect for that day and weather. I do not drink almond milk because I think it is too heavily processed and so I substituted organic cows milk instead. I also substituted honey because the pure maple syrup in the store was well out of my reach being around $15 for a small bottle while honey was the more affordable option. This came together very quickly was very easy to make, and tasted delicious. I will absolutely make this again. It’s a wonderful breakfast for the cold week I have ahead.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed and that it hit the spot on a cold day!
Kids love and adults really liked too….I should have kept it at 30 minutes baking rather than 35.
So glad everyone enjoyed!
Loved this recipe! Added almonds and shredded coconut. Thoughts on blending the oats instead of using whole?
Thank you! That sounds delicious. You can do that, and it’ll turn out like my Baked Oats recipe, which has somewhat of a cake-like texture.
Hi, I did it yesterday and just recently finished to eat it. I love it, was really soft, the texture and the flavor was great. I heated alone in the microwave and it was not dry. Thanks a lot my husband and I really enjoy it.
I love that! Glad you both enjoyed!
Hi, can I use flaxseed meal instead of flaxseeds?
Yes, you should be able to!
I loved this cozy, filling + healthy breakfast recipe—peanut butter and banana is such a great combo! I halved the recipe and used a smaller baking dish for two servings. Oat milk worked well, and reheating the leftovers in the oven was perfect! Don’t skimp on the peanut butter and banana slice toppings. 🙂
Thank you so much! It makes me so happy that you enjoyed it!
Hi, can I add one egg to this recipe? I don’t have any flaxseed
Yes, you can!
Does this freeze well?
Yes! This banana baked oatmeal freezes really well, and will keep in this way for up to 3 months without affecting the texture. Wrap the oatmeal in individual portions in a foil and place in a freezer bag. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat with a tablespoon of milk or water in the microwave.
How firm should this be when set? What is the end texture like?
The consistency of this is almost like a dense muffin but I like that it stays compact that way. If you feel the consistency is too dry, feel free to add 1/4-½ cup more milk.
Hi, would I be able to substitute powdered peanut butter for the 1/4 cup of peanut butter? If so, how do I go about doing it? Thanks 🙂
You could, but it’ll make the baked oatmeal more dry. I would just mix the powdered peanut butter with water until it forms a 1/4 cup of peanut butter to use in the recipe.
Is it possible to substitute the peanut butter with almond or cashew butter?
Yes, it is!
Love all the recipes on here! So healthy and delicious 😍
Aww, thank you so much!
Love this recipe! Tried it for the first time and was so happy with the results. I used almond butter instead of peanut butter. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
That sounds delicious in this too! You’re so welcome!!
Can I substitute ground flaxseed for anything else?
thanks
You could use a single egg.
Hi Yumna,
Thank you for the recipe. Very yummy. My question is, do the calories that you posted include the drizzled peanut butter & banana topping?
Thank you, Sonia
You’re so welcome! Yay!! The nutritional data does not take into consideration the toppings.
Can I freeze this after baking?
Yes! This banana baked oatmeal freezes really well, and will keep in this way for up to 3 months without affecting the texture. Wrap the oatmeal in individual portions in a foil and place in a freezer bag. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat with a tablespoon of milk or water in the microwave.
This is such an easy, healthy, and, if you premake, a grab-and-go breakfast recipe! It makes my morning rush easier when this is in the fridge. Thank you!
It seriously is. I love that! You’re so welcome!
This is delicous!!! The kids loved it!!! Great way to start the day!
Thank you so much! That’s amazing!
Do you think you could add chia seeds to this too? Would it need extra liquid? Obsessed with this recipe and a huge bonus that it’s toddler approved- thank you!!!!
It’ll depend on how many chia seeds you’ll use. If you add 1-2 tablespoons, I don’t think you’ll need extra liquid! So happy it’s toddler approved too!
Excellent breakfast! I made this for myself for breakfast this morning, and it’s DELICIOUS! I used unsweetened coconut milk and Erythritol for the sweetener. also I used a chai spice blend instead of cinnamon…oh man it’s so good and the smell of it baking…heaven! Great recipe, thanks for sharing! I drizzled some Torani dark chocolate sauce over it and ate it warm… so good!
Thank you! Chai spice blend sounds wonderful! Yum!!
Made this twice now and love it! Such a great on-the-go breakfast or snack. The topping makes all the difference–you can stick with plain PB, or my favorite is to mix some PB, honey, and a bit of almond milk to make a sweeter drizzle. Dark chocolate chips work great too!
I love that! For sure – it’s all about the toppings!
Do you think I could blend this before baking to make it more cake like? Would I need to adjust the baking time at all?
Yes, I think you could! I haven’t tried it that way, so I would check it at the 20 minute mark and continue to do so ever 5 minute until it’s fully cooked.
Simple recipes are often the best, and this is one of those, it even got my granddaughter seal of approval!
They really are! Yay! I’m so happy to hear that!!
Love, love, love this recipe! Will be repeating this many times. Thanks for sharing.
I love that! You’re so welcome!
Yum! Made this today. I added espresso chocolate chips because I had those on hand. Topped it with a bit of whipped cream. Can’t wait for my kids to try it!
I love the sound of that! Hope they enjoy it too!
Made this for the 4th time this morning and it is so delicious every time. The best way to use up ripe bananas!
I meant to include 5 stars in my last comment!
Thank you!
That’s incredible! Thank you!!!
I don’t have flax seed, how many eggs do I use for this recipe? This looks great. I can’t wait to try it.
I would use one egg. Let me know what you think once you give it a try!
Super easy & delicious recipe! i used a mix of coconut and oat milk instead of almond milk (that’s what i had on hand) and almond butter instead of peanut butter. i served it warm with blueberries and raspberries on top 🙂 so good! i will definitely make this recipe again.
Thank you! I love how versatile this recipe in that aspect. Yay!
This is definitely one of my favorite baked oatmeal recipes. It’s so easy to make and tastes great!
That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!
This recipe is delicious! I’ve made it 4 times now. This time it is for a healthy “cake” for my daughter to eat on her first birthday.
Thank you! That’s amazing! Happy first birthday to your daughter!
Taste raw, but sides are burnt, despite using recommended pan. Flavor is really weird and doesn’t taste good, gave me a stomach ache.
I’m so sorry to hear that. Could you talk me through the steps of how you baked it to see if I can help pinpoint what happened?
Super easy recipe that tasted great! Instead of plain almond milk I used vanilla almond milk and it added some extra sweetness.
Thank you so much! I love the sound of that!
How many servings does this make?
6 servings!
I just made this and oh my stars it is delicious! It is a lovely snack for me! Thank you so much for sharing. I hope to share with my friends here in Peru soon!
Yay! You’re so welcome! I hope they enjoy it too!
Can I use chia seed as a substitute for flaxseed? And would I use the same amount?
Yup that will work and same amount!
This was absolutely delicious and an easy brunch idea! I had all the ingredients so whipping it up was quick and easy. It did take longer than the suggest cooking time of 30-35 minutes, however. Mine didn’t set until about 45-50 minutes of cooking, but was an easy adjustment. Will be making it again!
Thank you so much! Cooking time can definitely vary, so I’m glad it still worked out!
I loved it and I think it would be good with sliced almonds or pecans. I will try it that way next time. My daughters didn’t love it but they just wanted more sugar I think. Thanks for another great recipe. I will definitely make it again.
YUM!! I used crunchy peanut butter instead since that was what I had and it gave it a great texture, loved it! Next time I’m going to top it with a Nutella drizzle. . .
I love the sound of that! Yum!!
This was so soo good! I think my husband told me about 4x how delicious it was and not to forget how to I made it so I can do it again
Can i use whole milk instead of Almond milk?
Yes, you can!
Made this today for breakfast…was delicious. The smell while baking was amazing. The only substitutions I made was an egg instead of flaxseed and honey instead of maple syrup. Also topped with pecan nuts before baking for an extra crunch. Thanks for the recipe…
That sounds great! I love the pecans addition! Most welcome!
If replacing flaxseed with egg, how many eggs are used?
You could use one egg!
Can I use a 9×13 pan or a 9×9 pan for this recipe?
Yes, you could! But the height of the baked oatmeal may change based on the size of the pan.
Ha! It’s way better than I expected. I used crunchy peanut butter – amazing. Thank you for sharing. Anyone reading comments – go ahead and make it! 🙂
Perfect for some crunch! Most welcome!!
Hello,
The recipe looks delicious, Can I use honey instead of maple syrup?
Thanks 🙂
Hi! Yes, you can!
So easy and absolutely delicious! I left the maple syrup out, added some vanilla protein powder (I find the powder usually sweet enough), and added 1/4-1/2 cup more of almond milk and it was PERFECT! This will not be a regular in the house!! Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that! I’m so glad you enjoyed!!
Made this yesterday, I used an egg instead of the flax, came out delicious! All the kiddos asked for seconds, will definitely make again!
I love that the kiddos loved it too! Thank you!!
Made it this morning for me and my kiddos. I added chopped pecans on top for some texture and it was great! Will definitely make again! Thank you 🙂
I love the pecans for some added crunch! I’m so glad you all enjoyed!
could this be frozen?
This banana baked oatmeal freezes really well, and will keep in this way for up to 3 months without affecting the texture. Wrap the oatmeal in individual portions in a foil and place in a freezer bag. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat with a tablespoon of milk or water in the microwave.
Is this meant to be hard and crunchy? Mine came out soft and chewy ( not that I’m complaining, I just want to make sure I baked it for long enough!)
No, it’s not meant to come out hard and crunchy, so I think you baked it perfectly! It should have a slight crisp on the outside, but the inside should be softer and chewy.
Is there a way I can make this WITH egg?
I would recommend omitting the flaxseeds and replacing it with one egg. You may have to reduce the amount of milk, so it doesn’t turn out too liquidy because the flaxseeds absorb liquid.
Awesome thanks! One other question, I have a flaxseed, chia and hemp mix by Badia. Could I use that as well or will the chia/hemp part mess it up?
I think it could work! It depends on the ratio of the flaxseed, chia, and hemp though. If it is mostly flaxseed and chia, it will work because those two are typically used to replace an egg (if combined with liquid). If there is too much hemp, however, it may not work. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out!
Could I replace the almond milk with coconut milk? My daughter has an allergy to almonds. Thank you! The recipe looks delicious.
Yes, you could!
Do you put straight flaxseed? Or flaxseed that has soaked in water
I put straight flaxseed because the flaxseed will set once put in the almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
I made this yesterday and it is DELICIOUS! This was my first time making baked oatmeal, and this recipe was super quick and simple to assemble, the baking time was absolutely spot on, and the taste and texture was just what I had hoped. I can’t believe how nice and sweet it is just from 2 tbsp maple syrup and the bananas, and the peanut butter and pinch of salt make it such a good sweet/salty combo. I highly recommend drizzling more peanut butter on top, as the recipe has in the picture.
The natural sweetness definitely adds to this and the peanut butter! Thank you so much!
Thank you! love it.
Most welcome! Thank you!!
Looks delicious, can’t wait to try! But Can I omit the flaxseed? Or should I substitute with something?
Yay! I’m so excited for you to try it! You can use 1 egg instead of the flaxseed.
So yummy! I have 3 picky toddlers and even they loved it! Definitely a new favorite! Thanks so much!
That means so much! Thank you!!
Can I substitute the 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for 1 egg?
Yup, that works!
This is so delicious! I saw the recipe shared on your Instagram Stories this week and had two ripe bananas just sitting around so it was perfect timing. Came together very quickly and smelled delicious while baking.
What a coincidence! Perfect timing for sure!!
So easy to make- one bowl to mix, one tray to bake! Delicious cake for breakfast- what’s not to love ❤️
The beauty of it! Thank you!!
Outstanding recipe!! I love that it’s whole food and plant based, fits my personal diet, and huge bonus that my family (not vegan or whole food) absolutely loved it! Great healthy way to start the year off for the family. I used a little more peanut butter 2 TBSP extra so 6 TBSP total (we love PB!), added some blueberries and topped it with pecans pieces. So good!! This ones a keeper! Thanks so much!
I’m glad it was a crowd pleaser! Extra peanut butter is always a good idea!! Sounds like a delicious combo 🙂
I made your baked banana oatmeal and added some blueberries. It turned out great! Thanks😊
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
This is yummy! Can it be frozen? Thanks
Yes you can freeze it after baking.
Nice
Thank you!
Love the look of this recipe but am having trouble finding bananas at the grocery store lately. What can I use instead of bananas?
Try some pumpkin or applesauce!
Amazing. I added dehydrated goji berries, Muhl berry crumbles(end of the bag) raw sunflower seeds and raw slivered almonds. Delicious!!
Yay! So glad to hear it!
Finally tried this after wanting to for a while! Its yummy! Although i was expecting a more flapjack oaty consistency. Mine is more cake like. Is that right?
So glad you tried it! The consistency is pretty soft with lots of texture from the oats. I’m not sure about the cake-like consistency though since there’s no flour. Did you use rolled oats?
thanks for the recipe! do you grease the baking pan to prevent sticking?
Yes, that’s a good idea!
I have made a few baked oatmeal recipes in the past…organized them and misplaced all..so tried yours. I mixed all together, including mashed up bananas and peanut butter, use flax seed meal and whole milk.. Didn’t bother soaking. Used glass baking pan, watched until it was at consistency we like, mushy. I added nutmeg, sprinkles of cardamom and ginger. Put some more bananas and milk on top and this was very good.
That’s great! I’m glad you ended up making it and enjoying it. Thank you!
Hi! This looks amazing! Can I substitute the flaxseed for egg like you suggest in the steel cut oats similar recipe? Thanks!
Yup! That works well. Also, sorry for the late reply, I was moving 🙂
Can you offer any alternatives for baking poweder/soda ??
Try lemon juice or yogurt! Also, sorry for the late reply, I was moving 🙂
Just made this and…amazing! I added some blueberries too for a little extra tart. My nephew has a milk allergy and we’ve been having this for breakfast together Every morning. Thank you! You’re always my go to when I’m looking for food ideas♥️
Aww, I’m so happy to hear that! Love the idea of adding blueberries to it and so glad you all enjoyed it! Thank you!
May I use steel cut oats instead?
It won’t work with this recipe, but I made another version with steel cut oats.
https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/baked-steel-cut-banana-oatmeal/
I loveee thisss its amazing so nutritious and delicious I sometimes have this for breakfast when am cravingg sweettt thank youuuu😍😘😘😘
So glad to hear it! Thank you!
Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
You can, but it comes out super dry that way. I wouldn’t recommend it.
This is easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Yay, so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your feedback 🙂
Absolutely amazing!! I used chia seeds instead of flax and they turned out perfectly.
I also used powdered peanut butter instead of regular to reduce the fat
Oh perfect! Thanks for sharing your substitutions! Glad you liked it!
Do you have to put the flax seed in it? Or will it be fine if you completely take it out?
The flaxseed mixed with the liquid helps to bind it together the way an egg would. You can skip the flaxseed all together or try replacing it with one egg if you’d like.
This was easy and delicious! Everything you do is amazing, thank you!!
Awww thank you so much!!
My version didn’t come out as pretty but my family LOVED them. It was a nice change to traditional oatmeal. My mother in law thought it was dessert and asked for it again the same evening!
Yay, so glad to hear! Thank you!
I replicated this recipe and it turned out to be absolutely delicious. I made two changes though – added blueberry as my topping and skipped the nut butter to keep some calories off. It turned out to be perfect. Thanks Yumna!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it! And I love the changes you made.
Absolutely amazing!!! It was my 1st time making this recipe and probably one of the easiest. It has the perfect amount of sweetness.
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much!!
My 5 year old made breakfast today i just gave him the measured ingredients and told him to mix away lol he used chia seed instead of flax and microwaved instead of oven, he just learned how to operate microwave so he had fun! ❤️
Oh wow that’s so awesome!! How amazing!
Tried the recipe today. Turned out great and my folks loved it! Thanks ♥️ 🙂
That’s awesome! So glad to hear it!
Very easy and very good!!
So glad to hear it. Thank you!
Love the recipe and so easy to make. I used 1 egg instead of Flax seed. Turned out great!
YUM! so easy and so delicious
So glad you liked it! Thank you!!
This recipe is great. Super versatile and easy to adjust based on preference or diet! I’m excited to try this again with chopped apples and walnuts! Thank you, Yumna!
So glad to hear it!! And I love the idea of making with with apples and walnuts!
Any substitute for the flax seeds? I dont have any at the moment 🙁
Yup, 1 egg 🙂
I’m wondering if I’ll find a FeelGoodFoodie recipe that doesn’t get 5 stars from our family! Seriously, every recipe I try is delicious! My husband and I love them! But more than that, our 2.5 year old daughter loves all of them too! And this Baked Oatmeal definitely didn’t disappoint! My daughter was so excited to eat it and even helped me make it. One bite in and she goes “mmmm tasty… delicious!” Haha. Keep the recipes coming!!!! ??
You are the best!! Thank you so much for the sweetest review ever!! Means so much to me! 🙂
Going to make this tonight, so it’s ready for breakfast tomorrow morning!
Quick question though..I only have vanilla sweetened almond milk—will the flavor ruin the recipe? Or will it just be a bit sweeter? Thanks!
Oh no, that’s totally fine. You can decrease the maple syrup just a tad though!
I made the recipe, such a great one, very easy and tasty 🙂 thank you 🙂
Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
Hi! Can I add in Collagen powder?
I love all her recipes. And this one the banana baked oatmeal is sooooo delicious and very easy and fast to make.
I love it and recommend it as a healthy recipe
Aww, thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
So easy! AMAZING.
Thank you so much!
Smells good.
Tastes good.
OMG OMG is so good!!!
My picky eater loved it ??
I tried it yesterday and made only half of portion to see if they like it. It was a century oral hit! ❤️
We’ll do it every Monday! ❤️ ?
ThankS Yumma!!!
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you!!
Such an easy way to use the bananas that would’ve ended up in the freezer. Turned out so good I had some for dessert!
Yay, I’m so glad to hear it. thank you!!
I made this today for the first time! It’s so delicious! It feels like you’re eating dessert for breakfast – without the guilt. Will definitely be making again ☺️
So glad to hear it. Thank you!!
Hi, can I use 1 egg instead of the flaxseed?
Yes you can. That works!
3 of my faves, bananas, oatmeal and peanut butter!!! LOVE IT!!!
Yay, thank you!!
Made it gluten free and sugar free, and got an amazing healthy breakfast. Will definitely be a repeat.
Thanks
Hi! Can’t wait to try these. Any recommendations of healthy ingredients I can add to make them more filling to be able to last until lunch? Thank you!
Yes, you can add chia seeds, chopped nuts, raisins or protein powder. Just make sure to adjust for the liquid if necessary if you add items like chia seeds or protein powder.
Loved it! It was super delicious. However, it was a bit dry. What do you think I may have done wrong? Or is it supposed to be dry?
It should be a little more on the dry side and you can certainly add another 1/4-1/2 cup of milk. I’m glad you loved it though!
Great recipe, makes breakfast a breeze. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Super easy to make and very tasty. I topped it with Ghirardelli chocolate chips before putting it in the oven and it was amazing. My 4 year old daughter is not a fan of oatmeal but she asked for seconds ? Will probably be making this once a week. Thanks for the recipe Yumna ?
This baked oatmeal is amazing. Very easy to make and very delishious. You should try it!
So glad to hear it. Thank you!!
Delicious and healthy recipe! My 19-month old loved it!!
Yay! So glad to hear it!
Such a great alternative breakfast that keeps you full to lunch and also makes a great afternoon snack.
So glad to hear you liked it. Thank you!!
Hello! I want to incorporate protein powder into this. How do you recommenced I do this?
That’s a great idea. I recommend however much you add, just add the same amount of milk. Hope that helps!
Tried this banana baked oatmeal yesterday and it was AMAZING!!! I recently cut out sugar so this was the perfect alternative to a healthy bite/ dessert- thank you!
Awesome! So glad to hear it!
Hi. I dont have peanut butter but i have almond butter at the moment. Could that work?
Yup! That works!
Hi! Could I use steal cut oats instead? Don’t have any old fashion on hand
I would recommend trying my steel cut baked oatmeal recipe in that case because steel cut requires 4x the liquid.
It was delicious! Made it today and my 1.5 yo approved!
Woohoo! That’s always a plus. Thank you!
This sounds delicious but I have no flaxseed. What could I do? Thanks
You can replace it with 1 egg or 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.
Simple ingredients and extremely tasty! Next time i’ll bake it a little longer for a firmer consistency. The peanut butter drizzle is a MUST .. so delicious!!
Yay! So glad you loved it. Thank you! How long did you bake it for?
Hi! Is it flaxseed meal or whole flaxseeds?
Flaxseed meal, like ground flaxseed. I will clarify in the recipe. Thank you!
Hello!
Can you use regular creamy peanut butter like Kraft?
Thank you,
Lisa
Yes, that works!