Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal
I enjoy making this peanut butter baked oatmeal with bananas and oats in 45 minutes for a healthy breakfast my family loves. With just 9 wholesome ingredients, it comes out rich and sweet while still nourishing, and I like that it can be made ahead for busy mornings and easily adapted to be vegan with one simple swap.
Servings: 9 squares
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 egg or flax egg
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C. Spray a 8x8 baking dish with spray oil.
- Whisk the almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, mashed bananas, peanut butter.
- Add the egg and whisk until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
- Remove and allow the baked oatmeal to cool and set for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve topped with whipped coconut cream, drizzle of maple syrup or toasted almonds.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to use overripe bananas. I look for bananas with lots of brown spots because they add natural sweetness and help the baked oatmeal stay moist and hold together better once it is baked.
- Avoid Sticking: I make sure to grease my pan well so the baked oatmeal does not stick. I usually use cooking spray or a little coconut oil to coat it evenly.
- Make Individual Portions: I like to make individual portions by spreading the mixture evenly into a lined muffin tin. This way I have grab-and-go breakfasts ready for the week.
- Good Consistency: If my mixture seems too thick, I add a little milk to thin it out. For a creamier texture, I sometimes use oat flour instead of whole oats, which makes it smoother and easier to scoop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g