Description
Indulge in a wholesome and delicious breakfast with this recipe for Banana Bread Baked Oats. This single-serving dish combines the comforting flavors of banana bread with the heartiness of oats, creating a satisfying morning meal that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the dish: Lightly grease a small ramekin or oven-safe dish.
- Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the banana, then add oats, milk, maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, top with walnuts or chocolate chips if desired, and bake for 25–30 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm on its own or with milk or yogurt.
Notes
- For a smoother, cake-like texture, blend all ingredients before baking.
- You can double or triple the recipe for meal prep—store extras in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
