How do you make oatmeal even easier? Bake it! A warm, healthy breakfast during the winter
months that will provide that comfort food we all seek and love when the days are shorter and
colder. We’ll combine oats with milk and yogurt and flavor them with spices. Banana and raisins
add natural sweetness. Once combined, the oatmeal is baked in the oven for a delicious breakfast
the whole family will love. If you have a brunch planned, save time by mixing this up ahead of
time, store in the refrigerator for several hours until ready to bake and serve your guests.
Baked Oatmeal with Banana, Raisins, & Walnuts
How do you make oatmeal even easier? Bake it! A warm, healthy breakfast during the winter months that will provide that comfort food we all seek and love when the days are shorter and colder. We’ll combine oats with milk and yogurt and flavor them with spices. Banana and raisins add natural sweetness. Once combined, the oatmeal is baked in the oven for a delicious breakfast the whole family will love. If you have a brunch planned, save time by mixing this up ahead of time, store in the refrigerator for several hours until ready to bake and serve your guests.
Equipment
- 8-inch-square baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup hemp hearts
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 2 cups dairy or non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp canola or safflower oil
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large banana, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1/3 cup raisins (try substituting with dried cranberries, dried cherries, dried apricots or a diced-up apple)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix oats, walnuts, hemp hearts, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and allspice in a large bowl. Combine milk, yogurt, oil, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until completely incorporated. Stir in bananas and raisins (or other dried fruit). Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake until golden on top and firm to the touch, 45 to 50 minutes.
Notes
For those early, busy mornings; prepare and bake this oatmeal recipe ahead of time and cut into desired serving sizes. Place serving on a microwave safe dish and warm up in the microwave for a quick healthy breakfast. Add a bit of milk if desired. Stores in the refrigerator for up to a few days.