Banana Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal anyone?!
This is a new favorite in our house and this combination came from my 12 year old daughter. You all know by now that we love baked oatmeal in our house.
Today’s recipe combines our love of oatmeal and is reaping the benefits of teaching my kids to cook.
Baked oatmeal is an easy recipe for kids make all by themselves. My girls have been making my baked oatmeal recipes for several years now, but over the last few months they have really enjoyed branching out and coming up with new flavor combinations of their own. And I love that they are doing that.
My daughter recently took her favorite baked oatmeal recipe, which is banana baked oatmeal, and created a new flavor combination. It was a simple change, but a great one. And she is already thinking up more versions to make.
The fact that my kids are experimenting in the kitchen means that they are becoming more and more comfortable in the kitchen. They are learning their way around and they are not afraid to try new things on their own.
That is the goal and fun of teaching your kids to cook.
Banana Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Banana and cinnamon chips are a winning combination in this easy to make baked oatmeal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick cooking oats ( Use gluten free oats for gluten free version)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 cup mashed banana or about 3 bananas
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup cinnamon chips (These are found in the baking aisle next to the chocolate chips and if you are gluten free be sure to read labels)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and stir well.
- Spread in a greased 9x13 pan.
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
- If you like it a little crunchy on top cook for a few minutes longer.
- Serve with warm milk poured over top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 336Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 383mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 5gSugar: 26gProtein: 7g
I’ve got this in the oven right now!! Swapped pecans for the cinnamon chips. Thanks for this yum & easy start idea!!
That sounds really good! Pecans, cinnamon chips, and banana would be good also. So many combinations you can make with the basic recipe.
i love that these have mashed bananas in them…can’t stand chunks of banana in oatmeal for some reason 🙂
Made it this morning with chocolate instead of cinnamon chips. My almost 2 year enjoyed it and it is difficult to get him to eat in the mornings. Thanks!
I loved baked oatmeal, too. And don’t think to make it often enough. I need to get my kids liking it, I suppose. Love banana and cinnamon together.