Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal Recipe (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Today we are making a vegan and gluten free Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal recipe! Now that it’s September, oatmeal is the go-to quick breakfast food. It’s a warm hug in a bowl, isn’t it?! Tiktok blew up with baked oats over the last year, and there seem to be tons of flavor combinations that you can make with this delicious way of eating oats. Brownie? Apple cinnamon? Pumpkin? Banana nut? You bet!
Bananas + oatmeal are always a filling combination to make for healthy breakfast ideas on a busy mornings, and this delicious breakfast recipe proves just that. Do you get bored of eating the same bland bowl of oatmeal, topped with some peanut butter and a sliced banana? I sure do. You know what would make it even better? Baking it like a mix between an oatmeal cookie and a muffin – hence the name, baked oats. It’s so good, I don’t think I can have my regular old oatmeal bowl every morning after this!
This oatmeal bake uses healthy ingredients such as mashed banana, rolled oats, walnuts and chocolate chips as topping, chia seeds to make a chia egg for binding and a few other simple ingredients. It’s like eating an oatmeal banana cake, but single serving made just for you.
Why You’ll Love This Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Ultimate Comfort Food: Oatmeal in every form is like a warm, cozy hug in a bowl. It’s perfect for those chilly mornings or when you just need a little extra comfort in your day.
Banana Bliss: The ripe bananas in this recipe bring a natural sweetness and a creamy texture to the dish, so there are no refined sugars here. It’s like having banana bread for breakfast, but with a wholesome twist. The addition of nuts (you can choose your favorite!) not only adds a delightful crunch but also a dose of healthy fats and protein to keep you satisfied until lunchtime.
Nutrient-Packed: Oats are a fantastic source of fiber and various nutrients. This is a great recipe to keep you energized and full of energy to tackle your day! You won’t feel that high followed by the afternoon sugar crash as you would if you had started the day with a low-fiber, sugar-filled breakfast.
Family-Friendly: Whether you’re making this easy vegan breakfast for yourself or the whole family, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Kids and adults alike will love it, and having pre-made baked oatmeal that you can warm up without cooking in the morning is the perfect solution for busy families!
Substitutions: Dry Ingredients
Oats: This recipe uses old-fashioned oats (rolled oats), but you can also try to substitute quick oats. Do not use steel cut oats, as they will not bake in the same way. For those with a gluten allergy, select certified gluten-free oats.
Chia Seeds: Mixing chia seeds with water and letting it sit for 15 minutes is the perfect way to make an egg substitute without any actual eggs! You can use ground flax seeds to make a flax egg instead of a chia egg. Instead of whole chia seeds, you can also use ground chia seeds (chia meal) mixed with water.
Xylitol: Xylitol is an alternative to white sugar. You can try another dry sugar, such as coconut sugar.
Vegan Chocolate Chips: Check the label to make sure the chocolate chips do not contain milk ingredients, so they would be vegan. Semisweet chocolate would work best, but dark chocolate will work as well.
Walnuts: Use pecans as the best option instead of walnuts. You can also omit the nuts to make this recipe nut-free.
Substitutions: Wet Ingredients
Banana: Use a ripe banana, that’s spotty but not fully spoiling.
Oat Milk: Try another non-dairy milk, such as soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk or another plant milk.
Vanilla Extract: Use a vanilla extract without added caramel color or dyes – just pure extract. You can also choose vanilla flavor, which is a non-alcoholic version of extract.
Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe Notes
- Make this recipe as meal prep in cupcake liners to make oatmeal cups for an on-the-go breakfast!
- Serve this oatmeal with a drizzle of maple syrup, almond butter, dark chocolate chips, a splash of milk or fresh fruit on top!
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Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal Recipe (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Equipment
- Ramekin or Cupcake Tray
- Oven
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp mashed banana
- 4 tsp xylitol
- 6 tbsp oat milk
- 10 tbsp rolled oats
- ½ chia egg ½ tbsp black chia seeds mixed with 4½ tsp water, set aside for 15 minutes to thicken
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- pinch ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp pink salt
- 2 tbsp raw walnuts chopped
- 4 tsp vegan semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix together all ingredients, except the walnuts and chocolate chips, in a small bowl.
- Pour the banana mixture evenly into a medium-sized ramekin, filling the baking dish about two-thirds of the way. If using a cupcake tray, grease the tray or add muffin liners.
- Sprinkle the walnuts and chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- Remove the ramekin from the oven. Allow it to cool on a heatproof surface until cool enough to eat, then enjoy!
Notes
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Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
