For a delicious, gluten-free breakfast treat that's both healthy and comforting— banana bread baked oatmeal. All the flavors of cozy banana bread in a whole-grain, oatmeal. It's perfect for busy weekday mornings or lazy weekends!

This baked oatmeal is moist, but not mushy and naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup. I like to make ahead on Sunday and enjoy all week long! This dish is easy to prepare and saves you time with minimal prep. You can also bake in muffin cups for the ideal, portable, on-the-go breakfast! Enjoyed warm or cold, I like to pair with eggs or Greek yogurt for an extra boost of protein.

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Why You'll Love

• Healthy, make-ahead breakfast!
• Naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup!
• A moist treat that's not mushy!

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Ingredients in Gluten Free Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

• Bananas
• Maple Syrup
• Butter
• Eggs
• Applesauce
• Protein Powder
• Milk
• Cinnamon
• Old-Fashioned or Rolled Oats

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How to Make Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

1. Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix the oatmeal. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Then, whisk in the maple syrup, butter, applesauce, and eggs. Next, whisk in the protein powder, milk, and cinnamon. Finally, stir in the oats. (If you prefer to leave out the protein powder, only use 1 1/2 c. of milk)
3. Bake the oatmeal. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Then, bake for 35 minutes.
4. Eat. Garnish with sliced banana and enjoy!

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Can I make baked oatmeal ahead of time?

Baked oatmeal is the perfect breakfast dish for make-ahead meals! Simply mix, bake, and then store in the fridge for up to 5 days. I would not recommend mixing the night before and baking the next day, as the oats would absorb the liquid. You could mix all of the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately. Then, mix together just before baking.

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Are oats gluten free?

So yes, oats are gluten free; however, not all brands are certified gluten free. Many companies also process items with wheat, so they cannot claim the oats as gluten free.

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Why is my baked oatmeal gummy?

Oats will absorb moisture. If you allow the mixture to sit for too long before baking, the oatmeal could become dense and gummy. Mix the oatmeal batter and then bake right away.

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