Description
This Banana Bread Baked Oats recipe is a quick and delicious breakfast cake that combines the comforting flavors of banana bread with the wholesome goodness of oats. It’s easy to make, uses minimal ingredients, and results in a moist, flavorful treat perfect for starting your day or enjoying as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats (50g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 medium banana (100g, very ripe)
- 2 large eggs
Toppings (Optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the oats mixture.
- Blend Ingredients: In a small blender, combine the oats, ripe banana, eggs, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Blend until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, creating a batter with a creamy texture.
- Pour Batter: Pour the blended batter into a small baking dish, such as a 7-inch pie dish, or any small oven-safe dish you prefer.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the chopped dark chocolate evenly over the top of the batter to add a delicious chocolatey touch.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the baked oats are set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oats to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This recipe is excellent for those craving banana bread but wanting a quicker, healthier option.
- To veganize the recipe, replace the eggs with flaxseed eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water per egg) or a commercial egg replacer.
- Use very ripe bananas to maximize natural sweetness and flavor.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and nutrition.
- This baked oats dish is best eaten the same day but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
