Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Bake
A comforting baked dish combining creamy cottage cheese, ripe bananas, and hearty oats, perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: sliced bananas, nuts, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare your baking dish. Give it a light greasing to prevent sticking.
- Mix the creamy cottage cheese, mashed bananas, milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Use a spatula to mix until smooth.
- Stir in the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into your greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like banana slices, nuts, or chocolate chips.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish can also be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg