Description
A make-ahead breakfast recipe that combines rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and bananas for a creamy, custard-like texture. It offers high protein, freezer-friendly storage, and customizable sweetness for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (270g) Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 large ripe Bananas (~1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup (245g) Plain Greek Yogurt (2% recommended)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups (360ml) Almond Milk or Milk
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup (85g) Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp Maple Syrup for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray; lining with parchment paper is optional but helpful for removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth with no large lumps.
- Add the Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the mashed bananas. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and resembles a thick, pale yellow batter.
- Add the rolled oats, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Stir until oats are fully coated.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb the liquid.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving about 2 tablespoons to sprinkle on top later.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges pull slightly away from the pan. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs.
- Let the oatmeal cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes to set before slicing into 9 or 12 squares.
Notes
Do not use instant or steel-cut oats as they affect texture. Let the oatmeal cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess. When reheating, add a splash of milk or water to maintain moisture. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 9
Keywords: baked oatmeal, meal prep, healthy breakfast, chocolate chip oatmeal, make ahead breakfast, high protein breakfast, creamy oatmeal