Banana Baked Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Printable)
A comforting breakfast bake with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for meal prep and cozy mornings.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until thoroughly combined and smooth.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to distribute spices evenly.
04 - Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—do not overmix as this can affect texture.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent baking.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set in the center and golden brown around the edges. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. This helps it set and makes slicing easier. Cut into 6 equal portions.
08 - Top each serving with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh banana slices, chopped walnuts or pecans if desired, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but somehow fuels you through a whole morning
- The house smells incredible while it bakes, like someone is making banana bread just for you
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- Overripe bananas are not just acceptable here, theyre actually what makes this recipe sing
- Letting it cool for those few minutes seems unnecessary but prevents the whole thing from falling apart when you slice it
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- Mash your bananas in the same bowl youll mix everything in to save dishes
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for the absolute easiest cleanup ever