Maple-Banana Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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Yvonne Ruperti
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Yvonne Ruperti
Yvonne Ruperti is a food writer, recipe developer, former bakery owner, and cookbook author. She is also an adjust professor of baking at the Culinary Institute of America in Singapore.
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Updated April 10, 2025
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Tender slices of banana and chopped nuts get an extra dose of sweetness from maple syrup in this baked oatmeal breakfast. Yvonne Ruperti

Oven-baking oatmeal is a great alternative to stovetop because it's hands-free. It's easy to add in as many extra flavorings (fruit, spices, nuts) as you want. Sweet maple syrup, soft banana, and crunchy walnuts make this version a hearty but healthy breakfast.

Why this recipe works:

  • Oven-baking is a no-fuss, hands-off way to cook oatmeal.
  • Sweetness level can be adjusted by drizzling on extra maple syrup after baking.

Recipe Details

Maple-Banana Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Cook 30 mins
Active 10 mins
Total 35 mins
Serves 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup, plus more for serving

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 3/4 cups milk

  • 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing baking dish

  • 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 2-quart shallow baking dish with butter. Scatter oats, walnuts, and bananas into baking dish.

  2. Whisk 1/3 cup maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, egg, milk, and melted butter in a medium bowl until combined. Pour into baking dish. Using a spoon, gently press oat mixture into liquid to moisten evenly.

  3. Scatter brown sugar over the top and bake until center is just set, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately, drizzling extra maple syrup over the top to adjust sweetness.

Special equipment

2-quart shallow baking dish

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
454 Calories
16g Fat
71g Carbs
11g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 454
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 245mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 9mg 47%
Calcium 191mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 743mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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