High-Protein Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Recipe for Breakfast or Dessert (9 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Breakfast Brunch Desserts Fruit Low Sodium Recipes Gluten-free Grains

Banana bread seems to make most people happy. When I enjoyed grilled banana bread for breakfast one day, I decided to find new ways enjoy the flavors of banana bread. This quick and easy banana bread baked oatmeal was my latest find. This high-protein baked oatmeal recipe is like eating dessert for breakfast. Plus, you get the health benefits of protein in every creamy bite.

To make this low-sodium baked oatmeal recipe you need those coveted overripe or very ripe bananas (check out the health benefits of bananas). Other ingredients you'll need to gather are brown sugar, eggs, salt, baking powder, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, milk and old-fashioned rolled oats (read about the health benefits of oats). The ingredients mix up in one bowl and then are baked until set and golden brown. You'll swear there's a loaf of banana bread baking in your oven!

Serve this moist baked oatmeal hot, warm or cold for breakfast or brunch. It would even be delicious for dessert served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or to taste)
• 2 cups milk (I used whole milk)
• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Here's how to make it: 

1. Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder, ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Add the milk and oats. Stir to combine. (You could add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans into the batter.)
4. Pour the mixture into a 9x9-inch baking pan or similar-size baking dish. (I didn't spray my baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and it released just fine. But if you want, give it a spray to ensure it does not stick. All pans are different.)
5. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Garnish with fresh sliced bananas and ground cinnamon, if desired.
7. Serve.
8. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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