Banana Bread Baked Oats

A simple hands-off breakfast that feeds a crowd. These delicious oats are packed with healthy fiber & protein to kick start your day.

What You’ll Need

• 1 ⅓ cups milk of choice

• 2 eggs, whisked

• ⅓ cup maple syrup, honey or brown sugar

• ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit

How to Make It

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Grease an 11x7, 9x9 pan, or 3 quart casserole dish.

3. Mix milk, eggs, melted butter, syrup/sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in bananas, then add oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

4. Mix well, then fold in nuts/chocolate/fruit if using. Pour immediately into prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.

5. Allow to cool for ~10 minutes before serving. Serve topped with peanut butter, greek yogurt, milk of choice or just as-is!