What do I love about fall? Aside from the cooler temps and falling leaves, the smells of fall are intoxicating. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin spice give me all the warm cozy feelings. If you love those flavors as well, you are going to swoon over this Pumpkin Spiced Banana Oatmeal Bake.
Pumpkin Spiced Banana Oatmeal Bake
I am a huge breakfast person. In fact, I could eat breakfast at every meal. I digress…I have long been a fan of healthy breakfast bakes. Why? They are easy to prep in advance, easy to reheat in the morning, and filled with good for you oatmeal to fuel your body.
What are the ingredients?
Rolled oats, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk of your choice are the main ingredients. I also add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to bump up the protein. In addition, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin spice bring in the cozy fall flavors and will make your kitchen smell delish.
Can I make this advance?
Yes! I do it weekly. I suggest baking up your batch and then cutting it into equal portion sizes. Refrigerate for up to a week. Simply pop it in the microwave for about a minute to heat when ready. Super easy prep and perfect for a busy morning.
Are there any additions or Substitutions?
Looking for a little sweetness? Add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of maple syrup on top. Feel free to substitute any milk of your choice instead of skim milk.
What makes this Pumpkin Spice Banana Oatmeal Bake healthy?
The benefits of oatmeal are plentiful. It’s gluten free, a great source of fiber, and offers a very filling, heart healthy breakfast. The pumpkin puree has a great dose of vitamin C. Eggs, milk, and protein powder really up the protein and nutritional value. You really can’t go wrong in serving this Pumpkin Spice Banana Oatmeal Bake for breakfast. I have not added any sugar at all or any sugar substitute to this recipe. If you prefer a sweeter taste, I suggest a drizzle of maple syrup.
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Pumpkin Spiced Banana Oatmeal Bake
Your favorite breakfast gets a fall update with this easy and healthy Pumpkin Spiced Banana Oatmeal Bake. High protein, low fat and easy to make ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups of rolled oats
- 2 Cups of milk of choice
- 2 Eggs
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla
- 2 Teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 Teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 2 scoops protein powder (optional)
- 2 ripe bananas-sliced
- 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- spray a 8 x 10 casserole dish (or pie pan) w cooking spray
- In a large mixing bowl add: oats, milk, eggs, baking powder, salt, pumpkin spice, salt, vanilla and cinnamon
- mix to combine
- fold in pumpkin puree
- place banana slices into the bottom of the baking dish
- pour on the oatmeal mixture
- sprinkle some cinnamon on top
- bake for 30 min
- do not overcook!
- Cool and cut into 4 portions
Notes
this is a great make ahead recipe. Can easily be warmed up and reheated in microwave for breakfast
A little maple syrup on top and yum!!!!
Always a yummy addition
Thank you, as usual I will forward the recipe to my wife!
thanks and I hope she makes it for you!
This sounds so good! I bring oatmeal to work (everyday) and this would be a great alternative 🙂
Yes it would be easy to take along and heat up in the microwave. If you like a little sweetness, a drizzle of maple syrup is good
Yum! I can’t wait to make this. I really enjoy Fall inspired meals!
Thanks Kim! Me too and I am a huge breakfast person
This looks so good. I love baked oatmeal so this has to happen in my kitchen soon!
I really hope you enjoy it as much as we do
I’m with you! We do breakfast for dinner in my household probably once a week.
I’m all for anything pumpkin in October!
Once it actually feels like fall, I am all in
This makes my pumpkin loving heart happy 🙂
It is one of my favorites I forgot how good it was
Oh this sounds good! I like how there’s an entire can of pumpkin in it. i just have to sub something for the eggs, but I know it can be done. Applesauce… flax eggs…. I’m on a mission now!
I am excited to see what you come up with. It is one of my favorites I am going to make it again today
so cool!