Healthy Baked Banana Berry Oatmeal
A warm, fluffy breakfast oatmeal baked with ripe bananas and juicy berries, perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats Use whole rolled oats for the best texture.
- 2 pieces ripe bananas (mashed) Ensure bananas are ripe for optimal sweetness.
- 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen) Any mix of berries can be used.
- 1 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk) Any plant-based milk can be substituted.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Adjust sweetness according to preference.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings
- to taste sliced almonds
- to taste chopped walnuts
- to taste shredded coconut
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then mix.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold in the mixed berries.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with toppings.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of almond milk.