Ingredients
1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 bananas)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Mash the bananas well with a fork (you'll need 1.5 cups).
Add the mashed bananas to a large bowl along with the brown sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until the ingredients are combined.
Add the milk and whisk until combined again.
Finally, stir in the rolled oats and chopped walnuts.
Pour the oat mixture into a 9×9-inch casserole dish and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes, or until it is golden brown on top and around the edges.
Serve warm or refrigerate and enjoy cold!
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots — the riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your baked oatmeal will be, reducing the need for added sugar.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats are essential here; avoid quick oats as they will turn mushy, and steel-cut oats won't cook through properly in the allotted bake time.
- Walnuts add a satisfying crunch and a boost of omega-3 fatty acids, but you can swap them for pecans or chocolate chips to customize the flavor profile.
- Brown sugar adds a subtle molasses depth that complements the banana perfectly — you can substitute coconut sugar or maple syrup for a less refined option.
- Whole milk creates the creamiest texture, but any milk — dairy or plant-based like oat or almond milk — works well in this versatile recipe.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a solid dose of complex carbohydrates and fiber from the rolled oats, helping to keep you full and energized throughout the morning.
- Bananas are a natural source of potassium and vitamin B6, both of which support heart health and proper nerve function.
- Walnuts contribute heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats, including plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, making this breakfast more nutritionally balanced than a typical sweet bake.
- Eggs and milk together provide a meaningful amount of high-quality protein and calcium, supporting muscle maintenance and bone health in every serving.
- This recipe contains naturally occurring sugars from bananas alongside a modest amount of added brown sugar, making it a more mindful choice than many store-bought breakfast options.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories380
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat13 g72 g18.06%
- Saturated Fat2.5 g20 g12.5%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat7.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
- Cholesterol68 mg300 mg22.67%
- Sodium290 mg2300 mg12.61%
- Total Carbohydrate57 g275 g20.73%
- Dietary Fiber5 g28 g17.86%
- Total Sugars22 g
- Added Sugars11 g50 g22%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein11 g50 g22%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)60 mcg20 mcg300%
- Calcium180 mg1300 mg13.85%
- Iron2.4 mg18 mg13.33%
- Potassium520 mg4700 mg11.06%
- Vitamin A180 mcg900 mcg20%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)5 mg90 mg5.56%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)0.8 mg15 mg5.33%
- Vitamin K2 mcg120 mcg1.67%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.22 mg1.2 mg18.33%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.28 mg1.3 mg21.54%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.2 mg16 mg7.5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.32 mg1.7 mg18.82%
- Folate30 mcg400 mcg7.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.5 mcg2.4 mcg20.83%
- Biotin8 mcg30 mcg26.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.7 mg5 mg14%
- Choline90 mg550 mg16.36%
- Phosphorus280 mg1250 mg22.4%
- Iodine28 mcg150 mcg18.67%
- Magnesium58 mg420 mg13.81%
- Zinc1.8 mg11 mg16.36%
- Selenium12 mcg55 mcg21.82%
- Copper0.22 mg0.9 mg24.44%
- Manganese1.6 mg2.3 mg69.57%
- Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
- Molybdenum12 mcg45 mcg26.67%
- Chloride180 mg2300 mg7.83%
