Banana-bread baked oatmeal is a breakfast worth waking up for.

Serve banana-bread baked oatmeal alongside fruit, yogurt and a cup of tea or coffee.

Mashed ripe bananas sweeten these tender baked oats that are subtly spiced up by warm cinnamon and vanilla.

a recipe photo of the Baked Banana Bread Oats

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Heart-healthy walnuts become toasty and add a nutty crunch that complements the oaty, banana-rich base.

Read on for expert tips, including how to speed-ripen your bananas if theyre still green.

Lightly coat a 9-inch-square baking dish or pan with cooking spray.

the ingredients to make the Baked Banana Bread Oats

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

Add 2 cups milk; whisk until smooth.

Stir in 212 cups oats and 13 cup walnuts.

Transfer to the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the remaining 12 cup walnuts.

a step in making the Baked Banana Bread Oats

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

Bake until just set in the center and the top is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.

Let cool in the baking dish on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

The ingredients are baked in a 9-inch square pan in this recipe and sliced when cool.

a step in making the Baked Banana Bread Oats

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

No, we wouldnt advise using steel-cut oats.

You could simply pair it with your favorite hot beverage.

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