Description
This No-Flour, No-Sugar Oatmeal Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and nourishing start to your day. Made with rolled oats, ripe bananas, and natural sweeteners, this baked oatmeal is naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Perfect for meal prep, it offers a delicious combination of comforting flavors and textures, with optional nuts and fruits for added nutrition and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (optional, for natural sweetness)
Add-ins (Optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds
- 1/2 cup berries or diced apples
For Greasing
- Nonstick spray or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed ripe bananas, eggs, milk of choice, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey if using for added natural sweetness.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry oat mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in any optional add-ins such as chopped nuts, seeds, berries, or diced apples for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set and the top is nicely golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving. Enjoy warm or cold as a hearty breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Great for meal prep — store baked squares in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Enjoy it plain or topped with yogurt, nut butter, or extra fresh fruit for additional flavor and nutrients.
- Using certified gluten-free oats ensures this recipe is safe for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Maple syrup or honey is optional, making this bake naturally sweetened by bananas alone if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 1/6 of the bake)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
