Let the aroma of banana bread fill your kitchen as this warm oatmeal bakes in the oven. Gluten-free oats are full of healthy whole grain nutrition. Plus, bananas and raisins add natural plant-based sweetness. This is a favorite breakfast recipe for a whole foods, vegan diet!
Baked Oatmeal: Easy, Meal Prep Breakfast
Breakfast can be one of the hardest meals for healthy plant-based eating. Racing out the door in the morning, it’s often easy to grab something quick and convenient. Sometimes, this means a granola bar loaded with refined sugar and syrup. Or, it might mean a fattening breakfast sandwich when you stop for coffee.
However, baked oatmeal is one of the best breakfast recipes for weekend meal prep. You can make a batch of this healthy, whole foods, plant-based dish on the weekend. Then, scoop off a portion during the week.
Other Variations of Baked Oatmeal
This Banana Raisin Baked Oatmeal is a starting recipe. There is lots of room to add your own flavor variations. You can swap out the bananas for other sweet, plant-based fruits. Blueberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, and diced pears are all delicious. Instead of raisins, try other dried fruits like dried mango, currants, dates, figs, or cranberries.
You can even add canned pumpkin puree, roasted sweet potato, dashes of cardamom, Pumpkin Pie Spice, or even a spoonful of cocoa powder. The possibilities are endless!
Oats: Heart-Healthy Fiber, Budget-Friendly, and Naturally Gluten-Free Whole Grain
Oats make a nutritious, satisfying breakfast. Loaded with soluble fiber, they’ve been linked to lowering cholesterol and blood sugar. It’s no wonder they have a reputation for being so heart-healthy!
Plus, oats are one of the most budget-friendly grains. Even organic oats are often much cheaper than other grains like quinoa and farro. Plus, they cook quickly. You can use them in recipes like this baked oatmeal. Or, try them in a stove top creamy Peach Pecan Oatmeal, as the base for Pumpkin Seed Millet Granola, or in a savory Golden Oatmeal Turmer Bowl.
Oats are also naturally gluten-free. Therefor, they work for most people eating a gluten-free diet. However, oats are processed in facilities alongside other grains that contain wheat. Therefor, someone with Celiac Disease needs avoid cross-contamination and check for Gluten-Free Certified oats.
You’ll Love this Healthy, Plant-Based Baked Oatmeal Recipe! It is:
- Easy to make
- Hearty and Satisfying
- Has Creamy Texture with Bits of Sweet Fruit
- Kid-Friendly
- Budget-Friendly
- Perfect for Weekend Meal Prep
Chef Katie’s Healthy, Plant-Based Cooking Tips for Gluten-Free Banana Raisin Baked Oatmeal:
No Refined Sugar or Syrup? I’m on a mission to get rid of empty calories. This oatmeal don’t use any refined sugar, maple syrup, or other refined sweetener. The ripe bananas and raisins provide plenty of sweetness, along with healthy fiber and essential nutrients.
Weigh Your Ingredients: For precise measuring and consistent results, always weigh your ingredients. A small kitchen scale makes this easy to do. This will save you time and give you more delicious muffins and breads.
Gluten-Free Celiac: Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they are often processed in a facility near wheat. If this is a concern for you, check for “Certified Gluten-Free” Oats and Oat Flour.
Other Mix-Ins: You can swap out the raisins for other dried fruits: cherries, cranberries, and even vegan chocolate chips.
Mix all the ingredients right in your baking dish for this easy, satisfying baked oatmeal breakfast 
Simply, satisfying and delicious 
Bake until golden
Gluten-Free Banana Raisin Baked Oatmeal
This healthy, vegan breakfast combines the flavors of banana bread with baked oatmeal. A must-have recipe for a plant-based diet. With cinnamon and raisins, this is a dish kids and adults will both love!
- Easy
- Servings: 4
- Ready In: 40 minutes
- Yield: one 8×8” or 9×9” square pan
Kids and adults will love diving into this warm, satisfying breakfast. Serve with Chia Coconut Cream, Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes, or just dive in with a spoon.
Gluten-Free Banana Raisin Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats 180 g
- 2 cups boiling water 16 oz
- 3 bananas sliced (330 g)
- 1/4 cup raisins 40 g
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 4 oz
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- To make the Banana Raisin Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal: Combine the oats and boiling water in a 8×8” or 9×9” square baking dish and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Place the oatmeal in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove and let cool 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 4.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 274 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4 g | 6 % |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 3 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium 32 mg | 1 % |
| Potassium 589 mg | 17 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 58 g | 19 % |
| Dietary Fiber 8 g | 31 % |
| Sugars 19 g | |
| Protein 7 g | 13 % |
| Vitamin A | 3 % |
| Vitamin C | 14 % |
| Calcium | 10 % |
| Iron | 14 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
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Can this be made with instant oatmeal or only regular rolled oats?
I like the texture of rolled oats – they still have a little more “chew” after baking. But yes, you can substitute with quick oats. No need to pre-soak in hot water the 10 minutes before baking — simply combine everything and bake!