Banana Baked Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Printable)
Wholesome breakfast bake with ripe bananas and oats topped with creamy Greek yogurt
# What You'll 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
# Step-by-step:
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 well combined and smooth.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown at the edges.
07 - Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing into portions. Top each serving with Greek yogurt, banana slices, nuts (if using), and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is somewhere between cake and oatmeal, which somehow makes breakfast feel like a treat without any guilt attached
- It makes your entire kitchen smell like cinnamon and comfort, which is honestly the best way to wake up
- You can slice and freeze portions, making busy mornings feel like you have your life together even when you absolutely do not
02 -
- The center might look slightly underbaked when you pull it out, but it will continue to set as it cools. Don't make my mistake and keep baking until it's dry
- If your bananas aren't quite ripe enough, you can microwave them for 30 seconds to soften them up before mashing
03 -
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for effortless cleanup, or grease it thoroughly and use a rubber spatula to remove the whole oatmeal cake at once
- The riper your bananas, the less sweetener you need. I've made this with zero added maple syrup when the bananas were practically black