Description
This Banana Nut Baked Oatmeal is a delicious, comforting treat made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and a touch of caramel glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet dessert!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
For the Caramel Glaze:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For Topping:
- Sliced bananas
- Whole almonds or walnuts
Instructions
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Prepare the Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas, and milk.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Fold in chopped nuts.
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Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly while making the caramel glaze.
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Make the Caramel Glaze:
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Assemble & Serve:
- Pour the warm caramel glaze over the slightly cooled cake.
- Garnish with banana slices and whole almonds or walnuts.
- Let it set for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a lighter option, you can use plant-based milk and reduce the sugar slightly.
- If you prefer a different nut, feel free to substitute with pecans or cashews for variety.
- You can make this recipe ahead of time and reheat for a quick and easy breakfast.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle additional caramel glaze on top after serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg