Banana Baked Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Printable)
A comforting breakfast bake with ripe bananas, hearty oats, 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined and smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
04 - Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly across the bottom.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown around the edges. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Cut into 6 portions and top each serving with Greek yogurt, fresh banana slices, nuts if desired, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but powers you through a Monday morning without any crash
- The texture is somewhere between cake and comforting pudding and honestly it is magical
02 -
- Do not overmix the batter or the oatmeal will turn out gummy and dense instead of tender
- Letting it cool for those few minutes seems pointless but it makes a huge difference in texture
03 -
- Use bananas that are almost entirely black for the deepest natural sweetness
- Cover the dish with foil for the first 20 minutes if the top is browning too quickly