Description
Baked Oatmeal is a hearty, wholesome breakfast dish made with ripe banana, almond butter, blueberries, and pecans. Naturally sweetened and packed with flavor, this cozy baked recipe has a golden crisp top and a soft, comforting interior. Perfect for meal prep, brunch gatherings, or a healthy grab-and-go breakfast during the week.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana, mashed (½ cup)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, room temperature
1/4 cup smooth almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups whole rolled oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
2 tablespoons coconut flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk banana, almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil together. Add baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk again.
- Fold in oats, 3/4 cup pecans, and 1/2 cup blueberries. Pour mixture into prepared dish and smooth evenly.
- Top with remaining blueberries, pecans, brown sugar, and coconut flakes.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Rolled oats give the best texture—avoid steel-cut oats for this recipe.
- Make ahead for meal prep and enjoy reheated throughout the week.
- Customizable with different fruits, nuts, or spices.
- Can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months when portioned and wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
