Healthy Baked Oatmeal
This Healthy Baked Oatmeal is an easy make-ahead breakfast made with rolled oats, ripe bananas, eggs, and juicy berries. Naturally sweetened and filling, this baked oatmeal recipe is perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or a healthy family breakfast you can reheat all week.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories:
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ cups milk your choice
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or mix of fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, mashed bananas, maple syrup or honey, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the oats, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the berries.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas. The riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your baked oatmeal will be.
- Mix wet ingredients first. This helps the oats absorb the liquid evenly and prevents clumping.
- Don’t overmix after adding berries. Gentle folding keeps them from breaking and turning the oatmeal purple.
- Check for doneness. The center should be set and the top lightly golden before removing from the oven.
- Let it cool before slicing. A short rest helps it firm up and makes cleaner slices.
- Make it ahead. Bake the night before, then reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven for a quick breakfast.
- Store properly. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Add texture. Sprinkle chopped nuts or seeds on top before baking for a bit of crunch.
- Adjust sweetness. Taste your bananas first—if they’re very ripe, you can reduce the maple syrup or honey slightly.
- Serve with toppings. Try a dollop of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of nut butter, or a few fresh berries for a balanced meal.