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A square of banana date oatmeal with chocolate chips on a plate being cut with a fork.
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5 from 2 votes

Banana Date Oatmeal

Make this banana date oatmeal bake with a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time for a sweet breakfast meal prep full of nutrients!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: date oatmeal
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 Medjool dates + 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk of choice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Spray an 11x7 inch non-stick baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine the Medjool dates with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the dates are tender. Mash the dates until they form a smooth paste. Stir in the baking soda, and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
    10 Medjool dates + 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon baking soda
    Date paste in a pot.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and the prepared date paste. Mix until well combined.
    2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups milk of choice, 3 ripe bananas, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Mashed bananas, oats, date paste, and cinnamon in an oval baking dish.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts over the top.
    1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
    Unbaked banana date oatmeal with chocolate chips in an oval baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the oatmeal is set and the top is golden brown.
    Banana date baked oatmeal in an oval baking dish.
  • Remove from the oven, and let it cool slightly before slicing into squares.
  • Serve warm with toppings of choice as additional sliced bananas, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of yogurt. Enjoy the delicious and nutritious banana date oatmeal bake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg