This Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal Bake is probably as close as I am going to get to making a back to school recipe. I’ve been out of school for quite some time and have no intention of going back and I don’t have any kids yet. Well, I do have Cheeto but he is already so smart he doesn’t need to go to school š
And honestly, I kinda hate school. I was that kid who always cried on the first day of school. I’m pretty sure I cried everyday for the first month of 1st grade and 2nd grade probably wasn’t much better. Back to school meant that the freedom of summer was over and that it was going to be a very long time before it was back. It almost meant mean teachers, lots of homework and only getting to play outside for a limited time each day.
I know that there are kids out there that love school and might even look forward to the first day of school, but I certainly was not one of them! Even now when I see the school buses picking up kids my stomach tenses up and I get a little bit nervous. But mostly I’m thankful that I don’t have to get on that school bus!
But, if you do have to go to school you might as well get to eat a delicious breakfast that is fast and filling! I made my first oatmeal bake last year with this Ginger Peach version and I was amazed at how easy it was to make and how nice it was to just grab a slice and go every morning. Peanut butter and bananas are one of my favorite flavor combos so I knew this one would be a winner too! It is kind of like a mixture between an oatmeal bake and banana bread with some peanut butter thrown in and makes my mornings much brighter!
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Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal Bake
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 1x
Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
- Optional toppings: sliced banana, coconut whipped cream, ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Add all of the dry ingredients to a medium sized bowl and mix.
- In a large bowl, add the almond milk, sugar, vanilla, maple syrup and lemon juice and mix together. Next add the mashed bananas and peanut butter and carefully beat with an electric mixer until bananas and peanut butter are evenly incorporated.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Pour mixture into a greased 9″x13″ baking dish and shake dish or use a spoon to make sure everything is evenly spread out. Bake oatmeal for 20-25 minutes, until set. Can be served immediately or re-heated each morning. Oatmeal bake will last for about 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Vegan
I love how simple and easy this is! I’m a huge fan of oatmeal bakes. What a great way to start the day!
Thanks Dani! This is my new favorite baked oatmeal flavor š
Cheeto is waaay to smart for school, haha! And that’s so cute you were the sad kid when school started. I was the annoying girl who loved school. Well, at least until high school when I was over it. This oatmeal bake looks delicious. And I am OBSESSED with these pictures Izzy! The background is so pretty : )
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Lol, I was the sad shy kid who just wanted to go back home, lol! When I have kids someday I hope to teach them to be more like the annoying girl who loved school, lol! Because it can be terrible if you don’t like it! Thanks so much, Natalie! š
haha I never do well with the back to school recipes! It’s just us and Emma right now so I never even think about it! Although Emma the beagle would be happy to eat any food we put in front of her! š
This oatmeal sounds so good! Peanut butter and banana go so so well together!
I never think about them either, Ashley! Lol, I’m sure she would! Cheeto is kinda picky but he does love string cheese which is kind of back to school-y!
I hated the first day of school, but I would’ve loved it if this were waiting for me for breakfast! I love baked oatmeal, and the peanut butter-banana combo is one of my favorites! š
I’m glad I’m not the only school hater, lol! I still have nightmares about the first day of school! Baked oatmeal makes lots of things better though š
What an awesome looking peanut butter and banana oatmeal bake. Love how easy and simple this is! Perfect for breakfast.
Thanks! I was just thinking that I needed to make another one to eat for breakfast this week š
This is definitely a great back-to-school recipe! I actually never used to like oatmeal much, but as I get older, the more I like it. This peanut and banana version sounds delicious! I wish I could dive right into this for breakfast!
I ate so much oatmeal as a kid that I got kinda sick of it too, but oatmeal bakes are so much better than the regular mushy stuff, lol! Thanks Gayle š
Being homeschooled all my life, I would just laugh when I saw a school bus go by and think “glad I’m not them!” LOL. Now since I’m going to college I guess I’m joining the ranks of everybody else. Haha! This baked oatmeal would be a perfect crazy weekday-morning breakfast for me! I definitely need more of these easy ones up my sleeve! š
That is hilarious, Sarah!! It really was no fun having to leave the house and get on that bus every morning! I hope culinary school is so much fun! I can’t wait to hear about it!
I love school and learning!! I can’t get enough…. now. But when I was a kid, I went through phases. Loved school when I was little, only wanted to socialize though, through middle and part of high school.. then got serious towards the end and learned how much I loved it! So I’ll take your back to school oatmeal bake and make it all year round! This is delicious, Izzy! Pure comfort food! Have a fabulous weekend!
haha, I think I might like school a little bit more now, but I was so shy and just hated being there! I hope you have had a great weekend, Traci!! š
The only thing that goes better than peanut butter and banana is peanut butter, banana, and oatmeal š Deliciousness!
Agreed!! It really is the best combo ever š
A) LOL of COURSE Cheeto is too smart to go to school! And B) I have been wanting to try baked oatmeal for awhile…love that it can be made ahead and reheated! Looks delicious, and gorgeous photos, too!
Too cook for school too, lol! I think you would love oatmeal bakes, Denise! They are so nice for having a filling breakfast without having to cook anything! Thank you š
do you think this would still be good if I eliminated the sugar and maple syrup?
Hi Katie! I think it would still taste great! It just wouldn’t be as sweet, but breakfast doesn’t need to be good to be sweet š
Hi, does this recipe work with steel cut oats?
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Hi Victoria, I haven’t experimented using steel cut oats with this recipe so I can’t say for sure, but I’m thinking you might need to experiment a little and maybe add a bit more liquid and cook it longer until the oats are cooked through.
This is in the oven right now. I added some mini chocolate chips, being a chocolate addict. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Yah! Chocolate chips sound like the perfect addition! I hope you enjoy it š
I just made this and it is YUMMY! It also made my house smell like Cinnabon. I followed all directions and used dark brown sugar. Really spectacular. I will definitely bring to my next brunch potluck. Thanks!
I just made this yesterday too! And the house did smell amazing š I’m so glad you liked this! And, a brunch potluck sounds like so much fun!
Hi Izzy found this receipe after desperate look for anything with p butter, honey and oats however have used fresh milk, just baking at the moment cant wait for them they really look delicious, here is hoping thanks
Hi Gav, I hope that you enjoyed it!!
How would I reheat these in the morning? Also, I don’t have any vanilla extract… Thinking I could add a titch more syrup for sweetness?
Hi Caitlin, you could either re-heat in the microwave (quickest) or in the oven. I’m lazy and just eat it cold, but it would probably be better heated up! Yes, you can most definitely omit the vanilla and just add more maple syrup or brown sugar for the sweetness š
Thanks for sharing . I’d like to ask you here in Brazil there is no maple syrup. Can I replace for honey? Thanks
Hi Fernando, You can absolutely replace the maple syrup with honey š
I absolutely loved this recipe! I used honey instead of brown sugar and pb2 for the peanut butter and they were still delicious and easy! Thank you so much for posting! This is going to be our breakfast for the week
I’m so glad you liked it, Mayra! I make it all the time and eat it for breakfast all week too! I’ll have to try it with the pb2 š
Can you use overripe bananas like you would in banana bread? That’s all I got and I want to make it tonight!
Hi Lisa, yes! You can definitely use overripe bananas for this! š
This was so delicious!!!…but suuuuuper wet. I even added a few minutes to bake time but it didn’t help. Any idea why or how to get a drier consistency next time? Also, do you have the nutrition information?
Hi Meredith, unfortunately I dont have the nutritional info nut there are few websites you can go to to calculate it. Hmmm, not sure why it was so wet, Ive never ran into that issue. Were all ingredient measurements and oven temp correct? You could try using less milk and see if that helps. Sorry about that!
Love this, I would eliminate the coconut sugar and add 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
Great for breakfast, thanks for sharing!!
So glad you like it!
This is my favorite baked oatmeal recipe. I’ve made it several times. I always make it in muffin tins so it’s portioned out for breakfasts, and then I throw them in the freezer š
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That’s so nice to hear, Gina! I’ve been baking it in a muffin tin lately too, I love the individual portions!
Love this recipe and have adapted it in many ways for fun/variety. I would be embarrassed to tell you how often I make it. Almond butter works great and adding your favorite protein powder works too! I often freeze portions too.
I’m so glad you are loving it, Carol! Haha, I do the same thing with adapting it and making other fun combos! I love the idea of adding almond butter in, I will have to try that soon! š
a batch is cooking right now (with a bag of frozen blueberries mixed in) – one of our favorite combos!
That’s such a good idea! I love blueberries š
I should leave a little note, seeing as how I’ve made this probably about 8 times! I just throw it in 4 oz disposable metal tins and bake them off for the freezer. They are my favorite!
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Haha! Thank you! I’m so glad you are loving them! š
Tried this for the first time this morning and….WOW!! So good, so easy, so filling! The 4 kids send their thanks as well. I will admit that I altered the recipe slightly by adding chocolate chips. Shhhhhh, don’t tell anyone!
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haha, I love that alteration! I’m so glad you enjoyed it š