Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal

This vegan peanut butter banana baked oatmeal is great for meal prep to have a healthy breakfast ready to go for the week, made with just 5 healthy ingredients.

Now that we’re a week into the new year and down from all the holiday hustle and bustle, you need a breakfast to keep you satisfied and power you through your first few days back to work or school, yes?

Which is where this vegan peanut butter banana baked oatmeal comes in. Super simple to prep on the weekend so you’ve got a healthy, hearty breakfast ready to go that’ll definitely fill you up. Oh, and obviously it tastes amazing, because peanut butter + banana = ALWAYS good together.

Ingredients for vegan peanut butter banana baked oatmeal

• Rolled oats: I use old fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture and lots of healthy whole grains.
• Ground flaxseed: you’ll make flax eggs which will help to thicken and hold the baked oatmeal together.
• Peanut butter: peanut butter provides richness and healthy fats, but make sure to get unsweetened and oil-free! A lot of nut butters are full of junk you don’t need, so make sure the only ingredients are peanuts and maybe a bit of salt.
• 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.
• Nondairy milk: a bit of milk brings the mixture together. I use unsweetened almond milk for neutral flavor, but any nondairy milk should work.

Tips for making vegan peanut butter banana 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 an extra drizzle of PB or some vegan yogurt, and it’s also great with fruit.

This vegan peanut butter banana baked oatmeal is dense, hearty, and sure to keep you satisfied all morning. The sweet banana flavor with the slightly salty, rich peanut butter is a combo that just never disappoints.

Xo,

Sara