Peanut Butter & Banana Baked Oatmeal

Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal is a make-ahead breakfast you will love having ready to go in the morning. Our baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for your family.

We always hear the phrase "never skip breakfast". I remember hearing that in school from the time I was very young. But the fact is, most of us are rushing out the door in the morning and it is so easy to let a good breakfast go by the wayside.

Did you know there are things you can prepare the night before that can be ready for your family when you wake up? This baked oatmeal is the perfect example of a grab-and-go breakfast your whole family will love! Sweet, peanut buttery, hearty, and satisfying to get your brain going.

What is Baked Oatmeal?

It's a baked version of the classic oatmeal breakfast and is more like eating an oatmeal cookie than anything else. this particular make-ahead breakfast is made in the oven.

How to Make Baked Oatmeal

You can make this dish in ramekins or just throw it all in one big baking dish. It's so easy and will make your mornings so much more pleasant.

Begin by preheating your oven and lining your baking dish with parchment paper. Use your blender to combine the plant-based milk, banana, peanut butter, and maple syrup. If you don't have a blender, you can use a potato masher or fork to mash the ingredients together.

Add the oats to a mixing bowl and combine the oats with the mixture. Stir them really well, and then spread this in your baking dish. Sautee the bananas in coconut oil to caramelize them, and then arrange them over the top of the oatmeal mixture.

Mix up the topping in a separate mixing bowl, and spread this evenly over the bananas and oatmeal. Bake this for 35 minutes. That's it! Your oatmeal is ready to eat.

What You’ll Need to Make Baked Oatmeal

• Unsweetened Almond Milk: You can use regular milk if you prefer to use dairy, but the calorie count will vary.
• Bananas: Ripe bananas add natural sweetness to your breakfast oats.
• All-Natural Peanut Butter: we prefer to use all-natural peanut butter made only with peanuts and salt. You may use your favorite peanut butter.
• Maple Syrup: This is the perfect sweetener for a breakfast dish and amps up the all-natural peanut butter.
• Old Fashioned Oats: Quick oats will make this oatmeal bake too mushy and steel oats will not work in this recipe since they take a while to cook.
• Coconut Oil: We caramelized the bananas in a little coconut oil to add more flavor to this breakfast.

Ingredients for Topping Your Baked Oatmeal

Oats, Peanut Butter, Maple Syrup, and Cinnamon: These form a topping for your breakfast that is almost like a streusel. You are going to love this finishing touch.

Recipe Variations

You don't have to use bananas or peanut butter if you don't like them. In fact, you have so many options with baked oatmeal flavoring! Here are some ideas.

• Blueberries
• Apples
• Applesauce
• Flax Seeds
• Chia Seeds
• Protein Powder
• Roasted Nuts
• Maple Syrup
• Cinnamon
• Chocolate

Why Baked Oatmeal? 

Oatmeal is a hearty breakfast perfect for getting you through the morning without any energy dips. It is rich in fiber compared to many other grains, which means it takes longer to digest and gives off more steady energy.

It also has added nutritional value from vitamins and minerals. Baked oatmeal is the perfect preparation because it can be made ahead of time and reheated throughout your busy week.

How to Store and Reheat Baked Oatmeal

Keep individual servings of oatmeal in your refrigerator in an airtight container and reheat them in the microwave as needed.

You may also freeze individual portions in airtight containers for up to three months.

FAQ

Can You Swap Rolled Oats For Steel Cut Oats or Quick Oats? 

We only like to use Rolled oats or old-fashioned oats - Quick oats are too mushy and steel oats take a long time to cook

Can You Make Baked Oatmeal Ahead of Time?

Of course! Make the baked oats recipe in advance and reheat individual servings quickly in the microwave throughout the week.

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• Quinoa Breakfast Cookies
• Tempeh Breakfast Burrito

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