Vegan Banana Blueberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal

Vegan banana blueberry coconut baked oatmeal is thick, chewy, and a healthy make ahead breakfast for the week. Made with just 6 ingredients, gluten free, and banana-sweetened!

If you follow me on Instagram (or saw this recipe I posted a last week), you know that I am OBSESSED with overnight oats. They’re super easy and I prep my single serving every morning before I head to the gym.

That recipe is still my all time favorite…when I want a single serving.

Sometimes, you want to prep your breakfast for a particularly busy week. Still with all the rich, chewy texture that oatmeal never fails to provide, but a bit easier to eat on the go. In those times, baked oats are simply the best.

I wanted to make some really easy baked oatmeal, and the flavor combo of sweet banana + juicy blueberries + chewy coconut is divine.

Ingredients for vegan banana blueberry coconut baked oatmeal

• Rolled oats: I always use old fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture and lots of healthy whole grains.
• Banana: the bananas are the only sweetener in this baked oatmeal, so make sure they’re super ripe and spotty for optimal flavor and sweetness.
• Ground flaxseed: you’ll make flax eggs which will help to thicken and hold the baked oatmeal together.
• Nondairy milk: a bit of milk brings the mixture together. I use unsweetened almond milk for neutral flavor, but any nondairy milk should work.
• Frozen blueberries: frozen blueberries are mixed throughout the oats for pops of sweetness.
• Shredded coconut: I love to use the larger, flaked coconut here rather than smaller shreds for great chewy texture.

Tips for making vegan banana blueberry coconut baked oatmeal

• Make sure to use a nonstick or parchment-lined pan. Use a nonstick or parchment-lined square pan so that the oats don’t stick after baking.
• Let the oats cool before cutting. Make sure to let the oats cool for 30 minutes in the pan before cutting into squares.
• Grab it and go, or make it fancy with whatever toppings you like. These are a great on the go breakfast, or you can make it a little more special with a drizzle of nut butter or some vegan yogurt.

This vegan banana blueberry coconut baked oatmeal is full of amazing textures: chewy and dense oats, soft and sweet banana, pops of juicy blueberries, and plenty of chewy coconut. The banana flavor is prominent and it goes so, so well with the blueberry and coconut.

The best way to start the day.

Xo,

Sara