Banana Baked Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Printable)
Comforting breakfast bake featuring ripe bananas, hearty oats, and creamy Greek yogurt topping.
# 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
# How-To Steps:
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, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly into the corners.
06 - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown around the edges. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Cut into 6 equal portions. Top each serving with Greek yogurt, fresh banana slices, chopped nuts if desired, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours
- You can make it ahead and eat warm breakfast all week without lifting a finger
02 -
- Overmixing makes the texture dense and rubbery, so stop as soon as the oats disappear
- The center may look slightly underbaked when you pull it out but will firm up as it cools
03 -
- Let your bananas ripen on the counter until they are almost black for the best flavor
- Mash the bananas thoroughly in the wet ingredients so you do not get large chunks in your finished bake