Maple-Banana Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Tender slices of banana and chopped nuts get an extra dose of sweetness from maple syrup in this baked oatmeal breakfast. [Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti]
Oven-baking oatmeal is a great alternative to stovetop because it's hands-free. It's easy to add in as many extra flavorings (fruit, spices, nuts) as you want. Sweet maple syrup, soft banana, and crunchy walnuts make this version a hearty but healthy breakfast.
Why this recipe works:
- Oven-baking is a no-fuss, hands-off way to cook oatmeal.
- Sweetness level can be adjusted by drizzling on extra maple syrup after baking.
Read more: Why You Should Stop Boiling Your Oatmeal and Start Baking It
- Yield:Serves 4
- Active time: 10 minutes
- Total time:30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/3 cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing baking dish
- 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
Directions
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1.
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 2-quart shallow baking dish with butter. Scatter oats, walnuts, and bananas into baking dish.
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2.
Whisk 1/3 cup maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, egg, milk, and melted butter in a medium bowl until combined. Pour into baking dish. Using a spoon, gently press oat mixture into liquid to moisten evenly.
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3.
Scatter brown sugar over the top and bake until center is just set, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately, drizzling extra maple syrup over the top to adjust sweetness.
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