Baked Oats Without Banana (10 Ways!)

Baked oats without banana are an easy, healthy breakfast you'll love making. They're gluten free, dairy free, and use eggs instead of bananas for an added protein boost. Made in one bowl with pantry staple ingredients, you can prepare a week's worth of breakfasts in just 10 minutes!

Oats are a wonderful easy, healthy breakfast. You can make them vegan and gluten free, enjoy them baked, cooked on the stove, as energy bites, or even meal prep overnight oats for grab and go breakfasts.

They're super versatile, a great source of nutrition, and a healthy way to start your day. I have quite a few oat recipe on my site, but these baked oats might be my most favorite.

This recipe is healthy, uses pantry stable ingredients, and is so easy that you can prepare a week's worth of breakfasts in just 10 minutes! And, unlike the popular TikTok baked oats, there's no blending required so dishes and clean up are even easier.

Most baked oats are made with bananas, but I use eggs in my recipe for an added protein and nutrient boost. All you have to do is whisk the eggs with almond milk, applesauce, and a few spices, fold in the oats and add whatever mix-ins you desire. (there's 10 options below!) Bake for around 35 minutes, then cut and serve.

It's an easy family friendly or meal prep breakfast everyone is sure to enjoy. If you're looking for more healthy oat breakfasts be sure to check out air fryer baked oats, 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls, or oat flour waffles and pancakes.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE BAKED OATS

• Made with just a few pantry staple ingredients
• Can be prepared in just 5 minutes
• Easy, healthy, dairy free, and can be made gluten free
• Great to make ahead of time and keep in the fridge for meal prepped breakfasts
• Super flavorful and so versatile, there's 10 variations you can make!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Equipment:

• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 8x8 baking dish

Ingredients:

You just need a few simple ingredients that are probably already in your pantry! With just oats, eggs, applesauce, almond milk, and a few spices you can make this healthy breakfast. The recipe below is just for a base, There's 10 variations listed further in the post so you can customize your oats!

• Oats: The oats are the base of this recipe. I like to use rolled oats or old fashioned oats, and be sure to check yours are certified gluten free if you're gluten free!
• Eggs: You'll need 2 eggs to act as the binder in this recipe and replace the bananas typically used
• Applesauce: Applesauce adds moisture and texture and helps replace the banana
• Honey: This adds sweetness and keeps these baked oats refined sugar free
• Almond milk: In order to keep this recipe dairy free as well, I use unsweetened almond milk
• Baking powder and baking soda: You need a little bit of both to help the baked oats rise and get nice and fluffy
• Spices: Vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt are used to boost flavor

Substitutions:

• Applesauce: Use canned pumpkin instead
• Eggs: You can make this vegan by using flax eggs
• Honey: Substitute it with an equal amount of maple syrup or agave
• Almond milk: Any non-dairy milk will work, as well as whole milk if you're not dairy free

HOW TO MAKE BAKED OATS WITHOUT BANANA

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x8 inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, applesauce, honey, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt
3. Once the wet ingredients are fully combined, fold in the oats and whatever additions you'd like
4. Pour the baked oat batter into your prepared baking dish and place it into the oven
5. Bake for 33-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
6. Let cool for 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve!

BAKED OAT VARIATIONS

The recipe I provided above is just for a plain base, use one of these variations to add flavor and personality to your breakfast. Follow directions listed in the recipe card, making the proper substitutions listed below.

1. Pumpkin Spice: Substitute the applesauce for canned pumpkin and add 1 ½ teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
2. Peanut butter chocolate chip: Stir in ¼ cup of peanut butter powder and 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips.
3. Mixed berry: Add 1 ¼ cups of frozen berries to the oat base, then bake as directed.
4. Coconut blueberry: Add ½ cup of unsweetened shredded coconut to the base and top oats with 1 cup of frozen blueberries before baking.
5. Chocolate: Stir ¼ cup of cocoa powder and ¼ cup chocolate chips into the plain oat base.
6. Peanut butter and jelly: Mix ¼ cup of peanut butter powder into the base and swirl dollops of your favorite jelly into the top. Once baked, drizzle over melted peanut butter.
7. Apple pie: Mix 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice into the base. Once cooked, serve with air fryer apples and extra maple syrup on top.
8. Cinnamon roll: Bump the amount of cinnamon up to 1 ½ teaspoons. In a separate bowl mix together ¼ cup of coconut sugar, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Pipe a swirl of your filling on top and bake. Finish with a light drizzle of cream cheese frosting.
9. Orange cranberry: Combine 2 teaspoons of orange zest, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and ¼ cup of dried cranberries into the base. Bake and drizzle over an orange glaze or orange infused maple syrup.
10. S'mores: To the base stir in 2 crushed graham crackers and ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips. Sprinkle marshmallows over the top and bake as directed.

EXPERT TIPS FOR THE BEST BAKED OATS WITHOUT BANANA

• Do not use steel cut oats or quick cooking oats
• Always bake with large eggs unless otherwise directed
• Baking time may vary between ovens
• It's not very sweet, so add 2 more tablespoons of honey to make it sweeter
• Double the recipe for quick breakfasts for the whole family

SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR BAKED OATS

• Pineapple protein smoothie
• Air fryer soft boiled eggs
• Crustless ham and spinach quiche
• Dairy free blueberry muffins
• Oat flour pancakes
• Oat milk matcha latte

FAQs

What kind of oats should I use?

You want to use either rolled oats or old fashioned oats.

Can I use steel cut oats?

No, steel cut oats won't work and neither will quick-cooking oats.

Can I make this vegan?

Yes, substitute the eggs in this recipe with flax eggs. The texture will be a little bit softer, but still delicious!

Should I use frozen or fresh berries?

Both will work, but I usually use frozen berries because it's what I typically have on hand.

What do these baked oats taste like since there's no banana?

Even though there's no banana in these baked oats, they're still incredibly flavorful! Thanks to ingredients such as applesauce, cinnamon, vanilla extract, as well as any mix-ins you choose to add.

Can I eat baked oats cold?

You can, but I highly suggest just popping them into the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute to warm them up. They taste 100x better!

What size pan should I bake them in?

You'll want to use an 8x8 square baking dish.

Can I double this recipe?

Sure! Just bake in a 9x13 pan and bake for an extra 3-6 minutes.

Are baked oats good to make ahead?

Yes, this is a great meal prep recipe! Make one batch at the beginning of the week and heat it up throughout the week for quick, healthy breakfasts.

Am I able to microwave or air fry this recipe?

I recommend keeping the particular as is and baking it in the oven. However, you can try this recipe for Air Fryer Baked Oats if you'd like!

STORAGE AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS

Storing:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezing:

Alternatively, you can freeze pieces of these baked oats without banana. Once it's baked, let cool completely then cut into equal sized squares. Wrap the pieces individually in plastic wrap and place them all into a freezer safe bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months, and defrost overnight in the fridge when you want a piece.

Reheating:

The easiest way to reheat any leftovers is in the microwave. Place your desired amount onto a microwave safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and heat for 30-60 seconds until warmed through.

You can also bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes.

MORE EASY BREAKFAST RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE

• Gluten free breakfast sandwich
• Flaxseed pudding
• Air fryer egg in a hole
• Scrambled eggs without milk
• Oat flour waffles

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