Banana Baked Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Printable Version)
Wholesome baked oatmeal with ripe bananas 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
# 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 smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set in the center and golden brown around the edges.
07 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into 6 equal portions.
08 - Top each serving with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh banana slices, chopped nuts if desired, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like having dessert for breakfast but still fuels you through a morning
- The texture lands somewhere between cake and cozy oatmeal, which somehow hits the perfect spot
02 -
- Overbaking makes the edges dry and the center rubbery, so pull it out when its just set and golden at the edges
- The oatmeal continues cooking as it cools, so that slightly underdone feeling in the center is perfect
03 -
- Let your bananas ripen on the counter until theyre almost too far gone for eating raw—theyll transform this bake
- If the top is browning too quickly, tent it with foil for the last ten minutes of baking