A moist, protein-packed baked banana oat dish, naturally sweet and ideal for breakfast or a wholesome snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup unsweetened milk, dairy or plant-based
04 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat or low-fat
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder, whey or plant-based
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
05 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top surface with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
