How about banana pecan coconut baked oatmeal… with no added sugars or oils… and with 100 percent fantastic flavor?
Ryan and I spent the night at my parents’ house in St. Pete last night and this morning I took care of breakfast for the gang.
I figured a one-dish meal packed with whole grains, fruit and nuts would satisfy everyone and make breakfast a breeze.
I set out to create a baked oatmeal dish, inspired by the berry baked oatmeal my mom made a year and a half ago that we all loved.
Since that recipe calls for a lot of brown sugar, honey and oil, I tried my hand at omitting some of the unnecessary added sugar and fat and replaced those ingredients with more nutritious ones to make a healthier version.
The oatmeal came out perfect! The crunch from the pecans added the perfect contrast the the sweet, doughy oats.
Banana Pecan Coconut Baked Oatmeal
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: breakfast, recipes
- Cuisine: Breakfast
Description
Not sure what to make for breakfast on this lazy Sunday morning? How about banana pecan coconut baked oatmeal… with no added sugars or oils… and with 100 percent fantastic flavor?
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups regular rolled oats
- 1/2 cups steel cut oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 2 cups vanilla almond milk (or regular milk)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Stir together rolled oats, steel cut oats, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine almond milk, egg, applesauce and yogurt. Add milk mixture to oat mixture and stir until combined.
- Stir in banana, pecans and coconut.
- Pour into a 2-quart soufflé or casserole dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, stir mixture and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Spoon into bowls and enjoy. Also delicious when topped with milk, yogurt, maple syrup or fresh berries!
Notes
If you’re worried that the oats won’t be sweet enough for you, simply adding 1/4 cup of honey should add the perfect amount of sweetness, though my family and I found it to be sweet enough from the natural sweetness of the bananas and applesauce.
If you’re worried that the oats won’t be sweet enough for you, simply adding 1/4 cup of honey should add the perfect amount of sweetness, though my family and I found it to be sweet enough from the natural sweetness of the bananas and applesauce.
Everyone ate their serving a bit differently, topping it with yogurt and fresh berries or syrup, milk and slivered almonds.
This baked oatmeal can also be made on a Sunday and enjoyed throughout the week for a fast on-the-go breakfast.
But, it’s definitely not lasting more than a day in this house! 
Enjoy!
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trying this tomorrow for breakfast!!! thanks for the idea!!!
Happy Easter!!! He is risen!!!
Almost done baking. Followed exactly but used a pie dish. Next time I will use regular casserole dish like you said because I fear it needs a little more time since it is so condensed. Still looks wonderful and can’t wait to taste it!
I made a small microwave version of this this morning and it was the yummiest breakfast I have had in a loooong time. I’ve been thinking about it all day and can’t wait to make it again tomorrow! Thank you so much for all the delicious recipes you share!
I used this recipe and made some changes and it turned out epic!!!!!! I used banana protein instead of applesauce so there was a strong banana flavour! i also substituted some oats for flaxseed and sesame seed! i posted my version of your recipe on my blog 🙂
I’m trying this tomorrow but using a few substitutions. 3 c. rolled oats since I don’t have steel cut, Light vanilla soy milk, egg beater instead of regular egg, and 0% plain greek yogurt. I calculated the calories for anyone who’s interested. It’s 458 calories for 1 serving using the substitutions I used.
Your recipe is amazing. Just made one…I halfed the recipe and used almonds. These baked oats are dangerous, you can’t stop at one serving. I eat them with plain yogurt. it is moist and you can taste the coconut and nuts. Thank you so much.
Hey there! I stumbled upon your blog via Pinterest! I must say that I’m loving your awesome recipes, and not to mention your amazing outlook on life! I lost my Mom to triple negative breast cancer in October of 2011….it was tough to watch my best friend go thru such a devastating disease. I’m so happy that your Mom won her battle – give her a great big hug for me! That’s AWESOME! Anyhow, this recipe of baked oatmeal is AMAZING! My fiance’ and I are making it for the SECOND TIME this morning within 2 weeks!!!!!! Thanks!
Was thinking of making this for the family for Christmas morning! Anything banana and coconut sounds good to me! Would I be able to make this the night before and stick it in the oven in the morning? Or do you recommend making it and baking it the night before and then reheating it? What are the best ways to reheat it? Thanks! I look forward to trying the recipe!
I’m allergic to bananas but really want to try this recipe… are they necessary to the recipe, or can i omit them? Ideas on substitutions?
Looks absolutely deliciously. I will be adding this to my bookmarks of recipes to try.
Still one of my favorite recipes from your blog!