Heart-Healthy Baked Oats with Banana and Blueberries
Start your day on a nourishing note with these **Heart-Healthy Baked Oats with Banana and Blueberries**, a wholesome breakfast that’s both delicious and packed with nutrients. Made with fiber-rich rolled oats, naturally sweet ripe bananas, and antioxidant-loaded fresh blueberries, this recipe skips refined sugar in favor of a touch of honey or maple syrup for just the right amount of sweetness. Infused with warm cinnamon, a hint of vanilla, and the satisfying crunch of walnuts or almonds, each bite is bursting with flavor and texture. Baked to golden perfection in just 35 minutes, it makes for a cozy, meal-prep-friendly option that can be enjoyed warm or stored for busy mornings. Whether topped with an extra drizzle of honey or a splash of almond milk, this gluten-free and dairy-free breakfast idea is a crowd-pleasing way to fuel your day while supporting heart health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add the almond milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and mix well to combine.
In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, and stir in the fresh blueberries and chopped nuts.
Pour the mixture into a lightly greased baking dish (about 9x9 inches).
Spread the mixture evenly in the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oats are set.
Allow the baked oats to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm, with a drizzle of honey or an additional splash of almond milk if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1341 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.2 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.3 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1041 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2116 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
