Description
This warm and cozy oatmeal bake tastes like a cinnamon roll in breakfast form—sweetened naturally with banana and maple syrup and topped with a cinnamon sugar crunch.
Ingredients
Main Oatmeal Bake:
2 cups rolled oats
2 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
2 eggs
½ cup milk (any kind)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add maple syrup, yogurt, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Combine with Dry Ingredients: Stir in oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
Transfer to Dish: Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Add Topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set and top is golden.
Optional Glaze: While baking, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Serve: Let the oatmeal cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze if using. Serve warm.
Notes
Substitute bananas with applesauce or pumpkin puree if needed.
Add chopped nuts or raisins for texture and flavor.
Make it vegan with flax eggs, plant-based yogurt, and non-dairy milk.
Store in fridge up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
