- 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 large or 3 medium bananas)
- 3/4 cup milk (or almond milk, or another dairy-free milk), at room temperature
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Step 1
Since we usually do a bit more indulging than usual over the holiday break, I always like to get off to a good start in the New Year. And this year, that means I’ll be baking a big pan of Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal to reheat for quick and wholesome breakfasts on hectic mornings in the upcoming week.
My kids are huge fans of baked oatmeal, and I love it as well for a variety of reasons, as evidenced by the ever-growing baked oatmeal recipe variations that I’ve shared over the years.
1. It’s quick and easy to make;
2. It reheats beautifully, meaning that I can make it ahead of time for several mornings’ worth of breakfasts;
3. My kids really like baked oatmeal, resulting in cheers when I make it…and not having to listen to any whining over what I’m serving for breakfast;
And if you’re just now becoming acquainted with the wonderful world of baked oatmeal — or if it’s already an old friend but you’d like to explore some new flavor options — then just below the recipe, you’ll see that I’ve put together some links with all of my baked oatmeal recipes in one handy-dandy location. Enjoy!
Yield: 6 servings
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or spray with nonstick cooking spray an 8-inch square baking dish.
Spread chopped pecans on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 4 to 6 minutes or until fragrant and light golden brown. Cool on baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together mashed banana, milk, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Blend in oats, 1/2 cup toasted pecans, cinnamon, and salt; stir until mixture is well-combined.
Spread oatmeal into prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until set and light golden brown on top. Allow to cool in the baking dish for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with optional garnishes: warm milk or cream drizzled over the top, additional toasted pecans, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.
Notes
You may substitute your favorite nuts for pecans. But whatever you use, I highly recommend toasting extras for garnish...sprinkled on top of the creamy baked oatmeal, they contribute fabulous crunch!
The reason the milk and eggs should be at room temperate is because if they are cold, they will cause the coconut oil to re-solidify. To quickly warm everything up, I usually just put the whole eggs in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes and zap the milk in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
Reheat oatmeal by placing an individual serving on a plate, drizzling with a little milk, and then heating in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
The reason the milk and eggs should be at room temperate is because if they are cold, they will cause the coconut oil to re-solidify. To quickly warm everything up, I usually just put the whole eggs in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes and zap the milk in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
Reheat oatmeal by placing an individual serving on a plate, drizzling with a little milk, and then heating in the microwave for about 30 seconds.