Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal

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This peanut butter banana baked oatmeal is a healthy breakfast recipe for meal prep and busy mornings. Made in under 30 minutes with 10 simple ingredients like oats, bananas, peanut butter, and maple syrup, this peanut butter baked oatmeal is naturally sweetened and packed with protein and fiber.

a piece of Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal on a plate topped with a drizzle of peanut butter, bananas, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.  There is a fork and a cinnamon stick on the plate too

This peanut butter banana baked oatmeal has been a go-to breakfast recipe for me for many years! It’s easy to make in 30 minutes with a handful of ingredients you probably always keep on hand in your pantry and fridge. It’s packed full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you full all day long. 

I love keeping slices of this banana peanut butter baked oatmeal in the fridge or freezer for a quick and easy breakfast on busy mornings. If you love oatmeal, also learn how to make oatmeal with lots of flavor combinations or make stovetop peanut butter oatmeal.

Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal

  • Perfect for meal prep breakfasts
  • Kids absolutely love it
  • Made with healthy ingredients
  • Naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup
  • Freezer-friendly
  • Gluten-free
  • Keeps you full for hours
Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal in a red square baking dish drizzled with peanut butter, topped with sliced bananas and cinnamon
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Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal: Substitutions 

This recipe is easily customizable to be gluten or dairy free and it’s naturally sweetened. It can be made  peanut-free by subbing your favorite nut or seed butter!

overhead photo of the ingredients in this Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal recipe all in bowls and labeled like mashed banana, quick-cooking oatmeal, peanut butter, egg, and more
  • Quick Cooking Oats: The texture is the best with quick cooking oats. If you only have old-fashioned (or rolled) oats, pulse them 2-3 times in a blender or food processor until they are the same texture as quick-cooking oats and then use them in this recipe.
  • Creamy Peanut Butter: Any nut or seed butter works well in this recipe – examples include sunflower seed butter or almond butter. You can also use crunchy peanut butter .
  • Maple Syrup: honey is a great substitute.
  • Egg: A chia or flax egg (1 Tablespoons ground chia seeds or flaxseed mixed with 2 ½ Tablespoons hot water) can be used in place of a regular egg.
  • Milk: I use whole milk, you can use almond milk, coconut milk, 2% milk, even half and half works well.
a stack of 2 slices of Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal topped with peanut butter that is melty and dripping down the sides, sliced bananas and a sprinkle of cinnamon. There is banana, a fork and a cinnamon stick on the plate and more bowls of oatmeal in the backgorund

How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal

This recipe is easy to make, as always well walk through the process to ensure your success! Don’t forget to watch the video.

Begin by greasing a 9×9″ baking dish, then set it aside. You can spray it with cooking spray or grease it with butter.

a greased 9x9" baking dish

Then, mash the bananas and stir the peanut butter into the bananas.

making Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal, banana and peanut butter before mixing
making Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal, banana and peanut butter after mixing

Next, add the wet ingredients – maple syrup, egg, and vanilla, and stir to combine.

making Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal,  wet ingredients before mixing
making Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal,  wet ingredients after mixing

Then, stir in the milk.

making peanut butter banana baked oatmeal, pouring milk into the batter before mixing
making peanut butter banana baked oatmeal, after mixing in milk

Next, add the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.

Recipe Variations

If you want to try new flavor combinations – test these out!

  • Chocolate chip peanut butter baked oatmeal: Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips before baking.
  • Fruity Banana Baked Oatmeal: Fold 1 cup fresh blueberries, chopped strawberries (think PB&J vibes, etc.) into the batter.
  • Protein Baked Oatmeal. Add one scoop vanilla protein powder or collagen protein powder and add an extra 2 Tablespoons milk if needed.
  • Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cups Bake the mixture in a muffin pan for 15 to 20 minutes.
making peanut butter banana baked oatmeal, dry ingredients before mixing
making peanut butter banana baked oatmeal, dry ingredients after mixing

Then, pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly browned around the edges.

Let the peanut butter baked oatmeal cool slightly before serving.

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal in a baking dish before baking
Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal in a baking dish after baking

How to Make Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal In Advance

I love this baked oatmeal recipe because it’s easy to whip up a batch once and enjoy it all week long. I often double it and bake in a 9×13″ pan for 27 minutes, and then freeze it in individual portions.

Make the entire recipe according to the instructions. Cool to room temperature, cover with foil and store in the refrigerator. In the morning place the covered baked oatmeal in the oven on warm and warm it for 10-15 minutes before serving. 

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal in a red square baking dish drizzled with peanut butter, topped with 3 sliced bananas and cinnamon

Cut & Serve

Serve the peanut butter banana baked oatmeal slightly warm with a drizzle of peanut butter and/or pure maple syrup on top!

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close up photo of Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal cut into 9 squares, drizzled with peanut butter, topped with sliced bananas and cinnamon

Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up 5 to 7 days.

Freeze

Freeze in individual slices or portions in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or in a covered baking dish in the oven set to warm.

a square slice of Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal on a plate topped with a drizzle of peanut butter, sliced bananas, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.  There is a fork and a cinnamon stick on the plate too

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Recipe FAQs

Is baked oatmeal healthy? 

This peanut butter baked oatmeal is an amazing way to start any day! One serving has 5 g protein, 3 g fiber and is very low in sugar! Plus it keeps you full until lunchtime, so you won’t have to worry about a mid-morning slump!

How do you store banana baked oatmeal?

Store this peanut butter banana baked oatmeal recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 

Can you freeze baked oatmeal

Yes, you can freeze this peanut butter baked oatmeal. Here’s how:
Let the oatmeal cool to room temperature.
Cut into individual squares.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Can I use old-fashioned oats instead of quick oats?

Yes, you can use old-fashioned oatmeal but the texture will be chewier instead of light and fluffy. You can also pulse old-fashioned oatmeal in the blender 1-2 times to make quick cooking oatmeal.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Easily, use almond milk or coconut milk in place of whole milk.

Can I make this recipe without peanut butter?

Yes. Almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or other nut and seed butters work well.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, double the ingredients and bake the mixture in a 9×13″ pan for 27 minutes.

a square slice of Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal on a plate topped with a drizzle of peanut butter, sliced bananas, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.  a fork is taking a bite out of the slice, and there is a cinnamon stick and banana on the plate too

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Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal

Laura
This peanut butter banana baked oatmeal is a healthy breakfast recipe for meal prep and busy mornings. Made in under 30 minutes with 10 simple ingredients like oats, bananas, peanut butter, and maple syrup, this peanut butter baked oatmeal is naturally sweetened and packed with protein and fiber.
5 from 107 votes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 9 Servings
Calories 125
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cooling5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

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Ingredients 
 

Topping

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9×9” square baking pan and set aside.
  • Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
  • Then add the peanut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, milk and egg and stir until the mixture is homogenous (uniform throughout).
  • Add the quick cooking oats, baking powder, sea salt and cinnamon to the wet ingredients and stir until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) for 25 minutes. Or until the top slightly springs back when touched and the edges are just barely brown.
  • If desired, drizzle the top with peanut butter.
  • Let cool slightly. Then, cut into 9 or 16 squares and serve.
  • Store in refrigerator, reheat in microwave or enjoy cold.

Notes

For an egg-free version: Mix 1 Tablespoon ground chia seeds or ground flaxseed with 2 ½ Tablespoons hot water. Set aside.
Ingredient Substitutions 
  • Quick Cooking Oats: The texture is the best with quick cooking oats. If you only have old-fashioned (or rolled) oats, pulse them 2-3 times in a blender or food processor until they are the same texture as quick-cooking oats and then use them in this recipe.
  • Creamy Peanut Butter: Any nut or seed butter works well in this recipe – examples include sunflower seed butter or almond butter. You can also use crunchy peanut butter .
  • Maple Syrup: honey is a great substitute.
  • Egg: A chia or flax egg (1 Tablespoons ground chia seeds or flaxseed mixed with 2 ½ Tablespoons hot water) can be used in place of a regular egg.
  • Milk: I use whole milk, you can use almond milk, coconut milk, 2% milk, even half and half works well.
Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. 
Freeze
  1. Let the oatmeal cool to room temperature.
  2. Cut into individual squares.
  3. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
To reheat: remove a piece of baked oatmeal from the fridge or freezer and reheat in the microwave or in the oven set to warm. 
To Prepare a Day in Advance
  1. Make the entire recipe according to the instructions.
  2. Cool to room temperature, cover with foil and store in the refrigerator.
  3. In the morning place the covered baked oatmeal in the oven on warm and warm it for 10-15 minutes before serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20.7mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 116.2mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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

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  1. 5 stars
    These are awesome! I’ve made this recipe many times over many years. They have the perfect amount of sweetness and really hit the spot. Thanks!

  2. 5 stars
    Made this for the first time but didn’t have any bananas except I always have frozen extra ripe bananas in my freezer. I thawed the bananas and the recipe came out perfect!!! I’m so happy to find this recipe so I can use all my frozen bananas since I no longer make smoothies. Thanks so much for sharing this delicious recipe!