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February 14, 2019

Healthy Banana Baked Oatmeal

Gluten Free Vegetarian Breakfast + Brunch Oatmeal Bake
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Have you tried baked oatmeal? This healthy banana baked oatmeal is seriously life-affirming. It’s warm and comforting, with a hint of sweetness and cinnamon, and studded with fruit and crunchy chopped nuts.

Essentially, it’s a breakfast bake/casserole with a consistency similar to bread pudding. It feels decadent, but it’s easy enough to make any time of the week. And it’s packed with nutritious ingredients, too! There’s really no reason not to make this scrumptious breakfast. 🙂

simple baked oatmeal recipe


Banana Baked Oatmeal with Applesauce

My friend Lauren shared this banana baked oatmeal for breakfast on a girls trip to Georgia. It was so delicious (and easy) I knew I had to share.

It’s a simple, nutritious, and versatile breakfast recipe that’s perfect for a group brunch. Or, prep it ahead so you have a healthy breakfast ready to go during the week. (Double or triple the recipe for larger groups).

Also, it’s super tasty, and it’ll keep you full and satisfied until lunch!

Here’s what you’ll need to make it:

  • rolled or quick oats (if gluten-free, be sure to use GF-certified oats)
  • brown sugar (pure maple syrup can be used instead if desired)
  • dried fruit (we used raisins)
  • chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts or almonds; optional)
  • cinnamon
  • baking powder
  • milk (or almond milk)
  • unsweetened applesauce
  • very ripe bananas, chopped (optional)
  • canola oil
  • egg

You can basically put any dried fruit you like it here. Fresh fruit works too! Blueberries would be delicious.

But I will say the ripe bananas are a staple whenever we make it. They add a slight sweetness and creaminess that can’t be beat!

simple baked oatmeal recipe

How to Make Healthy Baked Oatmeal

Start by preheating your oven to 375. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and stir. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients and mix. Then, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until mixed.

Grease a baking dish and pour in the batter. Bake for 20 minutes or until the oatmeal is firm.

(If making ahead, just pop individual portions in the microwave to heat them up.) Enjoy plain or topped with yogurt or extra fresh fruit!

Simple Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Simple Baked Oatmeal Recipe
May 5, 2019

This banana baked oatmeal is simple, healthy, and easy to make ahead of time. A perfect breakfast or brunch recipe everyone will love!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield
4 servings
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Ingredients:

Dry:

  • 2 cups rolled or quick oats
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit (we used raisins)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts or almonds; optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking powder

Wet:

  • 1 & 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 very ripe bananas, chopped (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring gently until mixed.
  3. Coat an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; pour in batter.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until firm. Serve warm.

Notes:

For making ahead: I don't recommend making just the batter ahead of time. If the batter sits too long, the oats will soak up all the liquid and get mushy. So be sure to bake the batter right away, then store in the refrigerator until ready to eat. To warm, either microwave individual portions, or re-bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes.

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79 comments
  • Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life
    February 14, 2012 · 8:51AM:
    Such a simple, nutritious and delicious breakfast! This would be perfect to make for a brunch event, or to make on the weekend and have a ready to go breakfast the reiftar the week!
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 14, 2012 · 9:36AM:
      Exactly!
      Reply
    • Mary Evans February 12, 2014 · 12:46PM:
      This baked oatmeal looks delicious. But I am confused! The recipe says to use an 8" (square?) pan. The picture shows a larger pan - 9x13? It's definitely not square! Which size is best?
      Reply
      • Anne
        February 12, 2014 · 1:36PM:
        Either one is fine! I've done both. :)
        Reply
      • Anne
        February 12, 2014 · 1:37PM:
        (If you use a larger pan, watch to make sure it doesn't burn since it will be thinner!)
        Reply
  • HRCK the Herald
    February 14, 2012 · 8:54AM:
    Ooh, that would be like eating a bar cookie!
    Reply
  • Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
    February 14, 2012 · 8:54AM:
    Yum! This is a perfect breakfast :D
    Reply
  • Sarah @ BlondeBostonian
    February 14, 2012 · 8:57AM:
    That looks incredible! Definitely trying it soon - thanks for the recipe!!
    Reply
  • Maggie
    February 14, 2012 · 9:05AM:
    Oooo that would be good with some fresh blueberries (I thought that's what the raisins were.)
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 14, 2012 · 9:35AM:
      Ooo yes it would!
      Reply
  • Molly
    February 14, 2012 · 10:02AM:
    yum that looks so good!
    Reply
  • Tessa @ Amazing Asset
    February 14, 2012 · 10:36AM:
    Great recipe Anne! This will be great to make at the brunch I am having with family on Sunday!
    Reply
  • Matt @ The Athlete's Plate
    February 14, 2012 · 10:43AM:
    Yum this looks delicious!
    Reply
  • Lindsay @ Running the Windy City
    February 14, 2012 · 11:01AM:
    I can't wait to make this!!
    Reply
  • Tiffany Youngren
    February 14, 2012 · 11:08AM:
    Looks so yummy! ~ Tiffany
    Reply
  • Mindy - Clueless Nut
    February 14, 2012 · 11:19AM:
    I love baked oatmeal! I will sometimes cook a big batch, cut into single servings and warm up each morning! Quick, easy, delicious, and most importantly- nutritious!!!
    Reply
  • Doreen G. February 14, 2012 · 12:07PM:
    This will be added to the breakfast/brunch, especially with guests repertoire! Mmm, I'm thinking fresh blueberries would be good in this too! I think I'll give it a test run tomorrow! Thanks so much for sharing Anne, you're such an encouragement!
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 14, 2012 · 1:47PM:
      Enjoy it! :)
      Reply
  • Meredith @ DareYouTo
    February 14, 2012 · 12:34PM:
    Ooh I've never baked oatmeal before! You make it look so good, i've got to try.
    Reply
  • Renie February 14, 2012 · 1:45PM:
    Anne, I did the baked oatmeal thing according to your instructions and it was delish. My husband couldn't get enough of it and that is really saying something for him. He is usually an egg, grits, bacon or sausage man, but he loved it. I did add some figs on top. He had two helpings. Luckily he is in tip top shape and is a runner. He wants me to try and run with him but I like to walk briskly because I am bosomy endowed.Teehee. Don't want to get a black eye Heehee
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 14, 2012 · 1:47PM:
      Lol! I'm so glad to hear your husband liked it!
      Reply
  • Lauren K February 14, 2012 · 2:03PM:
    Yay! I love it that this recipe made it onto your blog :)
    Reply
  • Sophie @ LoveLiveAndLearn
    February 14, 2012 · 3:14PM:
    Oh this looks delicious, definitely going to bookmark this for when I'm back home. It looks like such an amazing breakfast, I would be a very happy girl if I had some of this on my plate tomorrow morning! Do you think it would keep quite well in the fridge and would it be okay to warm it up again the next day?
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 15, 2012 · 8:31AM:
      Yes, it would definitely keep well in the fridge to be warmed up the next day (or even a few days later)!
      Reply
  • Alexa @ Simple Eats
    February 14, 2012 · 5:19PM:
    I love baked oatmeal...especially with berries in it! I'll have to try this one!
    Reply
  • Carolyn
    February 14, 2012 · 9:25PM:
    These look amazing. I am thinking I need to get some raisins and make some this weekend!!
    Reply
  • Adventurer February 14, 2012 · 10:22PM:
    Love it! Looks great!
    Reply
  • Laura February 15, 2012 · 7:20AM:
    Hi Anne!!! I love your blog, I have read it for awhile, but never commented until now!!:-) I have a few questions.... Can you use old-fashioned oats or do I need to buy the quick cooking for this recipe? Do you know would I have to double or triple it to fill a 9 X 13 pan? What fruit works best in it? Thanks!! I am hosting the run/brunch for my running group this Sunday, and think this would be perfect!!!! ~Laura
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    • Anne P
      February 15, 2012 · 8:30AM:
      Hi Laura! Old-fashioned oats will work just fine. I'm not sure how much you would need to fill a 9x13 pan - but I would guess double. We used raisins for the fruit, but frozen or fresh blueberries or dried cranberries would also work well!
      Reply
  • Jenny February 15, 2012 · 9:13AM:
    Hi Anne! Just wondering if you used sweetened or unsweetened applesauce, or if it really matters. Thanks!
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 15, 2012 · 9:59AM:
      We used unsweetened. I just always buy that kind - it's sweet enough as is, as far as I'm concerned! :)
      Reply
  • Charise
    February 15, 2012 · 9:19AM:
    This sounds like an awesome way to have a semi-fancy, pre-prepped meal for guests but still get my healthy oats in for breakfast. Definitely saving this to try. :)
    Reply
  • curlsz
    February 15, 2012 · 10:57PM:
    Just made it - it's REALLY good - I didn't have any overly ripe bananas and I wish I had as I think that would have made it even better - so in the a.m I'm going to slice some banana for the top - but overall I may have found a new addiction
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 16, 2012 · 8:44AM:
      Glad it was a success! :)
      Reply
  • Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie
    February 16, 2012 · 2:12AM:
    Mmm this sounds like a giant oatmeal cookie (my fave!) for breakfast :)
    Reply
  • Melissa
    February 16, 2012 · 8:26AM:
    I made this last night for supper (I'm on a breakfast-for-supper kick) with almond milk, chopped almonds, banana and craisins and it was great! When I make it again, because there will be a 2nd time), I think I may add some flax and cut back on the sugar since it seemed a bit too sweet for me. Just thinking about all the various fruit combinations you could do...endless! Mixed berries, apple & craisin, peach & mango, pear & fig...
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 16, 2012 · 9:36AM:
      I know - I was thinking of cutting down the sugar and adding more fruit next time to mix it up! Yum :)
      Reply
  • Colleen February 17, 2012 · 7:26AM:
    Excellent meal for Breastfeeding mamas on the go! Planning to share with my working moms group - thanks!!
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 17, 2012 · 8:45AM:
      Awesome - thanks, Colleen! :)
      Reply
  • Tara @ Nutrtion Boutique
    February 18, 2012 · 1:54PM:
    Holy cow is this ever delicious!!! My mouth has been watering for this all week and it truly exceeded my expectations. I added extra fruits and nuts and also some quinoa flakes for extra protein. :) Hot out of the oven with fig and plum yogurt is superb. Thanks for the great recipe.
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 20, 2012 · 8:23AM:
      Mmm fig and plum yogurt sounds divine!
      Reply
  • Danielle
    February 20, 2012 · 9:26AM:
    Just made this for breakfast and it was delish! We didn't have any oil so I left it out and we didn't even miss it! My husband also added some toasted coconut and cashews. Yum!
    Reply
  • Wendy March 6, 2012 · 3:38PM:
    Hi! Question: I just made something like this last night--a similar recipe from another website. It came out kinda mushy. Should it have a cake-like texture? I baked it for an hour and it just never firmed up. I'm going to try your recipe tonight--it seems like such a delicious way to serve oatmeal! Thanks! Wendy
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    • Anne P
      March 7, 2012 · 8:19AM:
      This recipe should be more cake-like - a little mushy but not crazy mushy. Did you end up making it last night?
      Reply
  • denele March 15, 2012 · 5:10AM:
    crazy easy, thanks! made it this morning: added some chopped dried pear and topped a serving with bulgarian yoghurt and molasses - yum! my husband doesn't like the texture of oatmeal porridge, but really liked this bake (even suggesting it might work well with chopped dates... uhm, yay!). we're having pretty hot weather for autumn, but even that couldn't stop me going for seconds! south african greetings from a first time reader, *d
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    • Anne P
      March 15, 2012 · 10:07AM:
      Ooo yes it would be good with chopped dates! I'm so glad you liked it - thanks for saying hello! :)
      Reply
  • Athena @ Fitness & Feta
    March 28, 2012 · 10:44AM:
    Just made this to have for breakfast while working from home today. LOVE IT! So glad I doubled the recipe for leftovers :)
    Reply
    • Anne P
      March 28, 2012 · 11:07AM:
      Yay! :)
      Reply
  • Jenn April 8, 2012 · 7:14PM:
    That looks amazing! I will have to try and see if I like oatmeal that way.
    Reply
  • J April 14, 2012 · 1:10PM:
    Made this for breakfast this morning, and it was yummy! I left out the sugar and substituted unsweetened almond milk, and found it to be very sweet still. Thanks for the new recipe!
    Reply
  • Peg Brown April 17, 2012 · 9:41AM:
    Looks yummy!! Any idea of the caloric count per serving?
    Reply
    • Anne P
      April 17, 2012 · 10:10AM:
      No, I'm sorry! If you calculate it, let me know and I'll add it in to the recipe page.
      Reply
  • Linda O'Shaughnessy May 8, 2012 · 7:16AM:
    I'm having a Mother's Day brunch on Sunday and you just solved my dilemma - one question. what do you think about using steel cut oats? Thanks so much and keep posting!!!
    Reply
    • Anne P
      May 8, 2012 · 12:14PM:
      Sure, I think that would work! It might just be a little chewier.
      Reply
  • taran
    June 3, 2012 · 11:13AM:
    Nice recipe.I like the post.
    Reply
  • Chrissy
    June 13, 2012 · 11:45AM:
    I am obsessed with Baked Oatmeal! You can do so many variations with it! I recently made a strawberry, walnut, chocolate chip version and it was delicious. I am loving this recipe so I'll have to try it soon!
    Reply
  • Katka October 27, 2012 · 4:58PM:
    I just baked it and it is delicious! I love it :-)
    Reply
  • Norma November 10, 2012 · 8:28AM:
    Anne, this sounds great. Can you give us the break down of calories, fats, etc.?
    Reply
    • Anne P
      November 12, 2012 · 9:20AM:
      I'm sorry, I haven't calculated it, but you can put it into the calculator at SparkRecipes.com.
      Reply
  • Casey Lutz January 7, 2013 · 11:10AM:
    I did the nutritional information and was pretty shocked. I made these and they are DELICIOUS!!!! But I'm not sure where all the calories are coming from... 9 Servings Amount Per Serving Calories 239.8 Total Fat 7.0 g Saturated Fat 1.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8 g Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g Cholesterol 21.4 mg Sodium 60.0 mg Potassium 305.9 mg Total Carbohydrate 46.4 g Dietary Fiber 3.7 g Sugars 28.0 g Protein 5.4 g Vitamin A 2.9 % Vitamin B-12 3.5 % Vitamin B-6 10.8 % Vitamin C 6.3 % Vitamin D 5.3 % Vitamin E 1.3 % Calcium 9.0 % Copper 8.8 % Folate 3.3 % Iron 12.0 % Magnesium 7.2 % Manganese 19.7 % Niacin 1.6 % Pantothenic Acid 2.6 % Phosphorus 8.8 % Riboflavin 8.1 % Selenium 2.8 % Thiamin 7.5 % Zinc 3.6 %
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    • Casey Lutz January 7, 2013 · 11:11AM:
      oh, and I did a 9 inch pan and broke them up into 9 servings.
      Reply
  • mel February 8, 2013 · 4:36PM:
    darn-- I'm stuck inside in a snowstorm and have no appleasauce! is there anything else I can sub for that? Greek yogurt maybe?
    Reply
    • Anne P
      February 9, 2013 · 9:58PM:
      Sure, you could try that! The applesauce made it sweeter so if you like things sweet, you might want to add a little more sugar if you use the yogurt instead!
      Reply
    • flo March 23, 2013 · 8:29AM:
      I made them with plan Greek yogurt not applesauce, less cals.
      Reply
  • Rose June 19, 2013 · 6:01AM:
    This recipe is a keeper,just made it this morning,all i can say that i will be baking this again this evening cause the first cake is almost all gone.yummy yummy.and healthy. Thank you for sharing
    Reply
  • Becca November 30, 2014 · 2:48PM:
    Made a double batch for my family of 5 for lunch. 4/5 liked it! I did not double the sugar or raisins though! :) Going to try with Blueberries next time! We also topped it with a little peanut butter ;)
    Reply
  • Kim February 16, 2015 · 11:43AM:
    Made this a few times now. Great recipe. My favorite version is with fresh blueberries (or the frozen organic ones from Trader Joes great because small so there's a lot of them). I've also played around with the sugar and prefer approx 1/4 cup. I don't usually sweeten my oatmeal much. Most crowds would probably prefer your version. In any case, love having leftovers of this too!
    Reply
    • Anne
      February 16, 2015 · 2:57PM:
      Glad you're enjoying it! :)
      Reply
  • andrea January 16, 2016 · 9:17AM:
    Hi Anne, I love he recipe but, I would love to know if it is possible to skip the sugar? Or can I replace the sugar with fruit? Thanks Andrea
    Reply
    • Anne
      January 18, 2016 · 10:17AM:
      You can use unsweetened applesauce instead - or add more banana! :)
      Reply
  • Niki March 6, 2017 · 6:29PM:
    I have made this recipe quite a few times now and it is a staple in our house! Even my husband and older daughter who don't care for oatmeal like this! It is great leftover the next day too. I've tried it with different kinds of milk and oil (like coconut)...with bananas, without...with craisins....whatever I have on hand and it always comes out delicious. Thanks so much for this recipe!
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    • Anne
      March 7, 2017 · 9:19AM:
      Yay! I'm so glad your whole family has been enjoying it! :)
      Reply
  • Keri January 27, 2018 · 12:32PM:
    I have been making this for several years and always think I need to review this recipe. Well today I finally am getting around to it. Our family loves this quick, easy to throw together oatmeal. We especially like that it is just as good the next day. Thank you for sharing this recipe and just know I too have passed it along to many friends and family. This one is a keeper ?
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    • Anne
      January 28, 2018 · 4:02PM:
      Thank you for taking the time to let me know that you and your family are enjoying this recipe! :)
      Reply
  • Vera November 27, 2018 · 10:10AM:
    Can I make this without applesauce?
    Reply
    • Anne
      November 27, 2018 · 10:42AM:
      Yes, I would just add a little more milk - probably an extra 1/4 cup - to make up for it!
      Reply
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