Banana Baked Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Printable Version)
Comforting breakfast bake with mashed bananas, cinnamon-spiced oats, and creamy yogurt. Ready in 45 minutes.
# What You 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 butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to distribute spices evenly.
04 - Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula 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 in the center and golden brown around the edges. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes. Slice into 6 equal portions.
08 - Top each serving with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh banana slices, chopped nuts if desired, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is somewhere between a cake and traditional oatmeal, making it feel indulgent while still being wholesome
- Meal prep becomes exciting when you know this is waiting in your refrigerator
- The combination of sweet bananas and tangy Greek yogurt creates this perfect balance that keeps you satisfied for hours
02 -
- Overripe bananas with lots of brown spots are not just acceptable, they are essential for the best flavor
- Letting the baked oatmeal cool for those 5 to 10 minutes seems like forever but it makes slicing so much easier
03 -
- If your bananas are not quite ripe enough, place them in a paper bag for a day or two to speed up the process
- Use a light colored baking dish instead of dark metal to prevent the edges from overcooking