Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure that your banana baked oats cook evenly and come out that perfect golden brown on top.

Grab an 8x11 inch baking dish and throw in the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix them together so that these dry ingredients are evenly distributed. This step sets the foundation for that delicious texture.

In a separate mixing bowl, mash your ripe bananas until they’re nice and smooth—you want them to blend well into the mixture. Add the almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup, flaxseed, and vanilla extract. Use a whisk to combine everything until it’s well-mixed. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the flaxseed to thicken the mixture as it hydrates.

Now, pour your wet banana mixture over the dry oat mixture. Stir it gently until everything is well combined. At this point, it should look like a deliciously thick batter—don’t be shy when mixing!

Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish. Pop it in the oven and let it bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is set. The aroma will likely have everyone flocking to the kitchen in no time!

Once baked, take your banana baked oats out of the oven, and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. You can serve it warm, drizzled with a little extra almond butter or topped with fresh banana slices for that extra flair. Delicious!