Baked Oatmeal Bars with Banana’s and Nutella

Baked oatmeal bars with banana and Nutella are easy to make; it just takes ingredients you probably already have in one bowl and 25 minutes in the oven. After that, you can enjoy oatmeal bars all week. How is that for easy meal planning?

Baked Oatmeal with Nutella and Banana

If you’re new to baked oatmeal, it is another way to cook this great grain. Like overnight oats, the flavors are entirely customizable to your preference. I used two of my favorites for this recipe: bananas and Nutella. However, if you’re not a fan of Nutella, no problem; swap it out for peanut butter. If you are not in the mood for bananas, no problem. Just swamp 1/2 cup of applesauce for each banana. If you like nuts, go ahead and add them. The combinations are endless.

I love that this recipe is perfect for meal prepping. I can make it on a Sunday and have an oatmeal breakfast all week.

Ingredients

  • Nutella (1/2 cup)
  • Bananas (2 mashed/2 for toppings)
  • Whole or Quick Oats (2.5 cups)
  • Brown Sugar (1/4 cup)
  • Milk (1/2 cup)
  • Vanilla (1 tsp)
  • Egg (1)
  • Baking Powder (1 tsp)
  • Salt (1 tsp)
  • Cinnamon (1/2 tsp)

Instructions

To mix the ingredients, start with the banana. In the pictures below, I used my mixer; however, a mixer is unnecessary for this recipe. Here are the two different ways you can mash bananas.

  • To mash the bananas in the mixer, turn the mixer onto a low to medium speed with the beater attachment for 1 – 2 minutes.
  • To mash with your hands, ensure the bananas are ripe and squish between your fingers until you reach a smooth consistency.

Once the bananas are mashed, combine them with the rest of the ingredients and pour them into a parchment-lined baking dish. The pour will be thick (see below). Once poured, bake at 350 degrees for 25 – 28 minutes.

Once baked, remove the oatmeal from the oven and allow it to cool for 30 minutes. Then place in the refrigerator for one to two hours. This will allow the oatmeal to become firm and easier to cut.

Because I prefer to bake oatmeal the day before, I leave this dish in the refrigerator overnight. Before eating, top as desired with banana, strawberries, apples, peaches, warmed Nutella, etc. (The strawberries I used below are dried.) Get creative here and have fun coming up with different toppings!

Baked Oatmeal - up close
Decorated oatmeal bars.

Baked Oatmeal with Banana and Nutella

Baked oatmeal with banana and Nutella is so easy to make, it just takes ingredients you probably already have, one bowl, and 25 minutes the oven. After that, you can enjoy oatmeal bars all week. How is that for easy meal planning?
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Oatmeal, Banana, Nutella, Oatmeal, Oats
Servings: 8 bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Nutella
  • 2- 4 bananas
  • 2 ½ cups oats (whole or quick)
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup milk or almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • PREP: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9×12 baking dish with parchment paper
  • MIX: Take two bananas and mash them. Add all other ingredients to the mashed bananas and mix well. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
    1/2 cup Nutella, 2- 4 bananas, 2 1/2 cups oats (whole or quick), 1 egg, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup milk or almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • BAKE: Place the dish in the heated oven for 25 – 28 minutes. Allow the oatmeal to cool and then place it in the refrigerator for two hours before cutting. Cut and top with the remaining bananas and/or other desired toppings.

Notes

Baked oatmeal with bananas and Nutella is very easy to make.  I used a mixer, however, you can easily mix the ingredients by hand.  There is no fancy equipment necessary.
The baking time is based on using a 9×12 baking dish.  The baking time could vary depending on the size of your baking dish.  This size produced bars that were about 1.25 inches thick

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Oatmeal with Banana and Nutella
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 384mg17%
Potassium 503mg14%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 87IU2%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 96mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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