Baked Oatmeal with Banana, Raisins & Walnuts

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How do you make oatmeal even easier? Bake it! Here, we combine oats with milk and yogurt and flavor them with spices. Banana and raisins add natural sweetness. Once combined, the oatmeal is baked in the oven for a healthy breakfast the whole family will love.

banana raisin walnut baked oatmeal
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

What Is Baked Oatmeal?

Baked oatmeal is a healthy breakfast casserole served warm. Ours is made with oats, walnuts, cinnamon, allspice, milk, yogurt, banana and raisins. It's an easy way to make oatmeal for the whole family, or you can make it in advance for the perfect breakfast meal prep.

What Type of Oats Can Be Used for Baked Oatmeal?

We used rolled oats for this recipe. There are three types of oats—steel-cut, rolled and instant oats. Rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats, go through a flattening process after removing the oat hull. Rolled oats are steamed and pressed flat. This process gives them a softer texture and reduces their cooking time.

I Have a Nut Allergy, so Can I Omit the Walnuts?

Yes, you can omit the walnuts in this recipe. However, if you're looking for a bit of extra crunch and don't have an allergy to them, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds would be a great substitute.

Can I Make Baked Oatmeal Ahead?

Absolutely! Cool the baked oatmeal to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container (or in the baking dish, covered with plastic wrap) for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave, or bake at 350°F until hot throughout, about 15 minutes.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • cup walnuts, chopped

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

  • 2 cups reduced-fat milk

  • ¾ cup low-fat plain yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado

  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 large banana, halved lengthwise and sliced

  • cup raisins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Mix oats, walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and allspice in a large bowl. Combine milk, yogurt, oil, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until completely incorporated. Stir in bananas and raisins. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

  3. Bake until golden on top and firm to the touch, 45 to 50 minutes.

Equipment

8-inch-square baking dish

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2020; updated October 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327 Calories
13g Fat
46g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 24g
Added Sugars 9g 18%
Protein 9g 18%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Vitamin A 188IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Folate 32mcg 8%
Sodium 467mg 20%
Calcium 193mg 15%
Iron 2mg 8%
Magnesium 61mg 15%
Potassium 473mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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