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Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal! 7 Ingredient Warm Spiced Banana Baked Oatmeal for breakfast or snack. Refined Oil-free. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe. Can be nut-free.  Jump to Recipe

Our Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal on white plate

You all know how I dislike mushy oatmeal. I’ve started making baked oatmeal instead, as the texture is much more pleasing, the flavors much more vibrant and it can be served warm or cold!

This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is almost a healthy banana bread with all the good stuff. Serve it with whipped coconut cream or vegan butter and some maple. Use very ripe bananas for the best result. This lightly sweet Banana oatmeal is perfect to make on any day. It takes 10 mins to put together and just 7 ingredients, and has no added Oil! You can add in dried fruit, seeds and nuts of choice. You can also make it ahead, mix and keep overnight and bake in the morning for a Warm Banana bread-y spiced delicious oatmeal!

Our Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal on white plate

Ingredients for Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

  • Very Ripe Bananas, maple syrup and non dairy milk make up the wet ingredients.
  • Use other sweeteners to substitute maple syrup.
  • Old fashioned oats, gluten-free if needed are the oats of choice. You can also use other grain flakes such as quinoa or rice.
  • Cinnamon and coconut add flavor. Since there is no oil in this oatmeal, coconut adds a bit of fat and texture. Use other spices or blends, and omit coconut if you like.
  • Nuts such as pecans or walnuts add the texture and make it banana bread like.
  • For nut-free, omit the nuts and use coconut milk or oat milk for non dairy milk
  • optional add ins: chocolate chips, dried fruit, dates etc.

How to make Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal with Step Pictures

Mash the banana, mix in half of the maple syrup and bake for 11 mins. This cooks the banana to make it sweeter and more banana bread like caramelized flavor.

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In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients. Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the oat mixture. Add non dairy milk and remaining maple syrup and mix well. Even it out. Sprinkle some coconut, coconut sugar, cinnamon and pecans.

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Bake for 30 to 35 mins. Cool for 5 mins, slice and serve warm with maple syrup, vegan butter or whipped coconut cream, and fresh fruits.

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Can this Banana Baked Oatmeal be made Nut-free?

Yes, omit the pecans and use coconut milk or oat milk.

Can I substitute Oats?

Yes, use equal quantity of other grain flakes such as rice flakes or quinoa flakes. Or use quick cooking grains such as quinoa or buckwheat groats. Use 2/3 cup uncooked grains.

Can I substitute the maple syrup?

Yes use equal amount of coconut sugar, date sugar, or other sugar, or use other sweetener of choice. If using very ripe bananas and if you prefer mild sweet, you can use 2 tbsp of sugar.

Our Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal in a white baking dish

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Our Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal on white plate

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Vegan

4.97 from 53 votes
By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Vegan Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal! 7 Ingredient Warm Spiced Banana Baked Oatmeal for breakfast or snack. Oilfree Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe. Can be nut-free. Makes 9 by 9 inch pan
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Ingredients 
 

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup, (use 2 tbsp if using ripe bananas or serving with maple syrup)**
  • 1.75 cups old fashioned oats, , use certified gluten-free if needed, see notes for substitution
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice or a mix of cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts, , or omit for nutfree
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • optional add ins: 1-2 tbsp seeds of choice such chia or pumpkin seeds,, chopped dates, chocolate chips, dried fruit
  • 1 cup  non dairy milk such as coconut or almond
  • 1 tsp coconut,, 1 tsp coconut sugar,  a pinch of cinnamon and pecans for topping

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 deg F (180 C).
  • Mash the banana in the baking dish, mash until there are no lumps. Mix in half the maple syrup until combined. Bake for 11 mins. This cooks the banana to make it sweeter and more caramelized banana bread flavor.
  • Mix the dry ingredients(oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nuts and coconut in a bowl.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the oat mixture to the dish. Add non dairy milk and remaining maple syrup and mix well. Even it out. Sprinkle coconut, coconut sugar, cinnamon and pecans on the oatmeal. At this point you can refrigerate the dish overnight. Cover the top and refrigerate, then bake when needed.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 mins or until golden on the edges and the center is not sticky and springs back when pressed.
  • Cool for 10 mins, then slice and serve warm with maple syrup, vegan butter or whipped coconut cream or non dairy yogurt, fresh fruits or other toppings.
    Store: Store unbaked at step 4. Store baked oatmeal in a closed container in the fridge for upto 4 days.
    Reheat: Reheat the refrigerated oatmeal in a microwave or in the oven for 10 mins or so to crisp up.

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Notes

  • You can also use other grain flakes such as quinoa or rice instead of oats. Or use 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa or cracked wheat.
  • For nut-free, omit the nuts and use coconut milk or oat milk for non dairy milk
** If omitting most or all of maple syrup, add 1 to 3 tbsp more non dairy milk so the oats have enough moisture to absorb. 
Nutrition is for 1 serve

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 179mg, Potassium: 562mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 38IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 174mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Richa

Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

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125 Comments

  1. Pamela says:

    5 stars
    Very easy and delicious. Served with cashew yogurt and fresh blueberries. I could eat the baked oatmeal recipes every day and be happy.

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      Sounds delicious!

  2. Js says:

    5 stars
    Super easy. Topped with blueberries, whipped topping and cinnamon.

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      🙂 yum!

  3. I.L. says:

    Can I use frozen bananas ?

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      Yes!

  4. Hillary says:

    5 stars
    I’ve made this recipe several times in the past few weeks, including for tomorrow’s family brunch. It’s so easy, and so hearty and delicious. This time I included the last bit of some homemade peach jam and just used a little less maple syrup. Seems like it is pretty friendly to adaptation! I am so grateful for your recipes, and I use them often. Thank you!

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      I am so happy to hear you enjoy the recipe! Thank you.

  5. Maureen says:

    5 stars
    Delicious, easy way to use up ripe bananas. So many great ideas here: serve warm, serve cold. Bake ahead or not . I added a few blueberries >>>>> delicious!

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      Love it!

  6. Shelly says:

    5 stars
    I’ve made this and your other baked oatmeals so many times! Love them. Thank you! My question is, does this need to be covered while cooking? Thanks again!

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      So glad you enjoy! You do not need to cover while baking.

  7. Stephanie says:

    5 stars
    This was outstanding! Best baked oatmeal I’ve had so far.

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      Thank you!

  8. Nicole says:

    Thank you for this recipe! May I omit the shredded coconut? If so, do I need to substitute something extra?

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      you can omit it no problem

  9. Sue says:

    You suggested using quinoa or cracked wheat “2/3 cup”. Do you mean to substitute that amount for the 1 3/4 cup oats?

    1. Richa says:

      2/3 cup is uncooked measure. You cook it and you’ll get about 1.5 cups cooked grains which you can use.

      1. Sue says:

        If you use cooked grains, do you still add the same 1 cup of milk?

        1. Richa says:

          No, use 1/4 cup.

  10. Kiara says:

    5 stars
    The oats are in the oven now and they smell delicious! The recipe was so easy to throw together. I can’t wait to eat it for breakfast!

    1. Richa says:

      Yay