Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal

This recipe is a firefighter-approved fuel-up that tastes like banana bread but packs the staying power of oats, protein, and chia.

Prep Time 10–15 minutes
Servings 12 squares

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 3 cups low-fat milk
  • ⅓ cup peanut butter
  • 3 large eggs (or flax eggs)
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • 3 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until well mixed.
  3. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan.
  4. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set. Cool slightly before cutting into 12 squares.

Nutrition Facts Per serving

Per square: 460 calories, 24g protein, 57g carbohydrates, 16g fat, 8g fiber

Serving Suggestions

Great grab-and-go breakfast for busy shifts. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

About the Author

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan's mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.

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