Description
Baked oats are the perfect blend of comfort and nutrition, delivering a warm, cozy breakfast experience that will delight your taste buds. With a luscious texture and a hint of sweetness from ripe bananas, these oats are not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite toppings. Bake them on a chilly morning, and let the enticing aroma fill your kitchen as you create delicious memories around the breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh berries or nuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Add rolled oats, baking powder, and cinnamon; fold gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before adding fresh berries or nuts on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider substituting some of the rolled oats with quinoa. Feel free to experiment with different spices like nutmeg or add chocolate chips for a decadent twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat in the microwave.