Banana Bread Baked Oats

This banana bread baked oats recipe is a simple, nourishing breakfast that tastes like soft banana pancakes fresh from the oven.

Naturally sweetened with ripe banana and enhanced with vanilla and cinnamon, it delivers warm, comforting flavors without refined sugar.

The oats provide steady energy, while the egg adds protein for better satiety.

Dark chocolate chips are optional for richness without overpowering the banana. Moist, fluffy, and easy to customize, this recipe works well for meal prep or busy mornings.

It can also be adapted with oat-free alternatives for those with sensitivities, while still remaining satisfying and wholesome.

Banana Bread Baked Oats

Recipe by Bell Brittany

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe banana (very ripe, with dark spots, for natural sweetness)

• 40 g rolled oats

• 1 large egg

• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional but recommended)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Mash the banana thoroughly in a bowl.
• Add the egg, milk, vanilla, and salt; whisk until smooth.
• Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and any optional add-ins.
• Pour into a greased ramekin or small baking dish.
• Bake for 20–25 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden on top.
• Let cool for 5 minutes before eating.

Flavor & Texture Improvements (Based on Reviews)

• Blandness fix: Vanilla + cinnamon significantly improve flavor without added sugar.
• Sweetness: Always use very ripe bananas; they make a major difference.
• Chocolate choice: Dark chocolate is nutritionally superior and balances the banana flavor better than white chocolate.
• Texture note: The result is similar to banana pancakes—soft, moist, and lightly custardy.

Oat-Free Variation (If Oats Don’t Work for You)

Replace the 40 g oats with one of the following:

• 1 tbsp chia seeds + 1 tbsp almond flour
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tbsp chia seeds + 1 tbsp coconut flour (add 1–2 tbsp extra milk)

This keeps the recipe cohesive while reducing potential inflammation triggers.

Optional Serving Ideas

• Top with Greek yogurt for extra protein
• Add nut butter drizzle for healthy fats
• Sprinkle extra cinnamon before baking for aroma

If you want, I can also optimize this for higher protein, lower carbs, or air fryer / microwave versions.