This banana bread baked oatmeal is studded with walnuts and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. It tastes just like banana bread in oatmeal form and is perfect for meal prep. Vegan + gluten-free.
4medium bananas3 mashed (about 1 ¼ cup) and 1 sliced
½cupwalnutschopped and divided
cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Add in the milk, maple syrup, flaxseed, coconut oil, vanilla, mashed bananas and walnuts. Stir well to combine.
Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with banana slices.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is nicely golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve. Drizzle additional maple syrup on top, if desired and serve.