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Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal [Vegan + Gluten-Free]

Name: Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats (GF if necessary); 1/2 cup oat flour (GF if necessary)*; 1 tsp cinnamon; 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax, mixed with 6 tbsp warm water); 3 very ripe bananas (reserve 1/3 of one for topping), mashed; 1 cup non-dairy milk (I use unsweetened almond milk); 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup crushed walnuts; coconut oil, for greasing

November 29, 2020

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A delicious recipe for Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal that is vegan and gluten-free and packed-full of fiber. An easy weekday breakfast or weekend brunch recipe to serve a crowd.

If you’re an OG blog reader, you know I used to be 100% oatmeal obsessed. There was probably a period of time where almost all of my recipes were inspired by my love of oatmeal. Lucky for you (and me) I’ve diversified my healthy eating habits and this blog has grown into much more than an oatmeal blog…

I’m going back to my roots today though! I’ve got a delicious baked oatmeal recipe that can be prepped in advance and tastes just like banana bread! It’s comforting yet light. It’s the perfect winter breakfast when you want to eat healthy but also don’t want a cold smoothie!

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Ingredients

Rolled oats – grab gluten-free if needed
Oat flour – you can buy it or make your own by blending rolled oats in a food processor or blender until a fine powder consistency is reached.
Flaxseed eggs – mix 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of warm water.
Bananas
Non-dairy milk – I used unsweetened almond milk but any dairy-free milk will do.
Maple syrup
Crushed walnuts
Coconut oil
Ground cinnamon

How to Make Baked Oatmeal

STEP 1: Make your flax eggs by mixing the ground flax seed with warm water. Set aside to let it set up.

STEP 2: In a large bowl, combine the oats, oat flour and cinnamon.

STEP 3: Add the bananas, milk and maple syrup to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in the flax eggs.

STEP 4: Stir in the crushed walnuts. The mixture should be thick but if it’s too thick, add a bit more milk. Spread into a square baking dish that’s been greased with coconut oil. Bake at 350ºF for 40 minutes. Enjoy warm!

How to Serve Baked Oatmeal

There are so many different ways to serve baked oatmeal. Some like it plain, some with a splash of milk on top and I personally like to top it with nut butter, coconut cream and maple syrup. Mmm! You could also top with fresh fruit, a drizzle of chocolate or honestly whatever your heart desires!

Prep in Advance!

I love making baked oatmeal because it can be 100% prepped and cooked in advance. I recommend mixing the entire recipe and baking. Store, covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, you can pop it in the microwave if you’re running short on time, but I recommend reheating in a conventional oven or toaster oven.