Banana bread baked oats are easy to make and loaded with sweet banana, warming cinnamon and crunchy walnuts. Filled with healthy ingredients and rolled oats, a delicious and wholesome breakfast.
- 2 very ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
- 1 ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoon flaxseed
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup vanilla yoghurt
- banana slices
- walnuts
- maple syrup to taste
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Preheat the oven to 375F and lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish dish.
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Add the bananas to a mixing bowl and mash well until creamy. Pour in the almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla and stir well.
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To the mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine everything evenly.
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Fold in the walnuts and optional chocolate chips, pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread to an even layer and top with some extra banana slices, walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
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Bake the oatmeal for 40-45 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and set.
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Let it cool down for a few minutes before cutting into pieces. Serve as is or topped with some yoghurt, sliced banana, nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.