Healthy Pineapple Baked Oatmeal
This Healthy Pineapple Baked Oatmeal is a tropical breakfast treat! It’s easy to make and uses simple ingredients like rolled oats, nut milk, ginger, cinnamon, banana, and coconut chips. Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and free of refined sugars.
This healthy pineapple baked oatmeal recipe is inspired by the most delicious pineapple crumble I had at a dinner party a while back. I was so blown away by how delicious the cooked pineapple tasted, I knew I had to make a healthy breakfast version!
Like other cooked fruit, baking the pineapple brings out so much of its natural sweetness. Paired with banana and coconut, this easy baked oatmeal brings delicious tropical flavours to your mornings.
This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and nut-free, meaning it works for a variety of dietary needs. That said, feel free to add toppings as desired – I’ve included some of my favourites below.
I hope you enjoy this delicious, healthy oatmeal breakfast as much as I do!
Want more inspiration for cooking with oats? Check out my roundup of 25+ easy, healthy recipes using oats for more ideas!
How To Make Baked Oatmeal
This baked oatmeal is a super easy to make – I promise! The hardest part is cutting the pineapple :).
Start by preheating your oven to 375F.
While the oven heats, peel and chop your pineapple into 1/2-inch chunks. Peel the bananas and cut them into 1/2-inch rounds.
In a large mixing bowl, stir your dry ingredients together:
Then, pour your wet ingredients into the mixing bowl:
- unsweetened milk of choice
- vanilla extract
Stir wet and dry ingredients together until well-combined.
Note – I used almond milk for this recipe, but you can use any milk or milk alternative that you’d like! Just be sure to use an unsweetened one, as the pineapple and banana provide a ton of natural sweetness.
Next, add the pineapple chunks and banana slices to the mixing bowl and gently fold them into the oat mixture.
If you’d like, you can reserve a few pieces of fruit to add to the top of the baked oatmeal. This doesn’t change the recipe – it just makes it a little more pretty!
Finally, pour the mixture evenly into a baking dish (I used a 9″x 6″ one) and sprinkle the top with coconut chips.
Place baking dish in oven for about 35 minutes. The oatmeal will be done once it starts to bubble and brown at the top.
Remove oatmeal from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Pineapple Oatmeal Topping Ideas
I recommend topping this baked oatmeal with a source of healthy fat and/or protein to balance out the carbohydrates in this meal. Doing so will help to keep you feeling fuller and satisfied for longer, while also elongating your blood sugar curve (a good thing!)
Some ideas for protein/fat sources? This oatmeal tastes delicious with:
- a scoop of nut butter
- a sprinkle of walnuts or hemp seeds
- a scoop of plain Greek yogurt (or a vegan alternative)
I find that this baked oatmeal is naturally sweet enough from the pineapple and banana, but if you need a bit more sweetness you can add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
How To Store & Reheat Baked Oatmeal
While it tastes best straight from the oven, baked oatmeal can be an excellent addition to your weekly breakfast meal prep routine!
Baked oatmeal can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-6 days. If you’d like to further extend the shelf-life of baked oatmeal, it can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.
The easiest way to reheat baked oatmeal is in the microwave.
Note: you may find that the oats have absorbed more of the liquid over time, making them a bit dry. Simply add a splash of water or milk of choice and give it a stir before reheating!
Pineapple Nutrition
Like other tropical fruits, pineapples are one of the best sources of vitamin C. One cup of pineapple chunks provides about 130% of your daily vitamin C needs!
In addition to vitamin C, pineapples are a good source of:
- multiple B-vitamins
- manganese
- copper
- potassium
- magnesium
- iron
Pineapples are also rich in both antioxidants and dietary fibre.
Rolled Oats Nutrition
Rolled oats are an excellent source of whole grains and dietary fibre. A standard half cup serving of rolled oats provides 4 grams of dietary fibre, helping to promote healthy digestion.
Rolled oats are also a source of a variety of micronutrients, such as:
- vitamin E
- manganese
- phosphorus
- magnesium
- copper
- iron
- zinc
- B-vitamins
While oats are naturally gluten-free, some brands may come into contact with gluten during their processing. If you must adhere to a gluten-free diet, be sure to select a brand of oats that are certified gluten-free.
If you want to learn more about the different types of oatmeal, it’s nutrition benefits, and my favourite brands of oatmeal to purchase, be sure to check out this post all about oatmeal!
More Oatmeal Breakfast Ideas
- Ginger Cinnamon Baked Pear Oatmeal
- Vegan Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Healthy Zucchini Bread Steel Cut Oatmeal
- Vegan Blueberry Steel Cut Oatmeal
- Vegan Chocolate Orange Oatmeal
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Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice))
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Fillings:
- 3 cups pineapple, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium-sized bananas, peeled + cut into 1/2-inch rounds
Toppings (as desired):
- 1/2 cup coconut chips
- Nut butter, plain greek yogurt, walnuts, hemp seeds, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Peel and chop your pineapple into 1/2-inch chunks. Peel the bananas and cut them into 1/2-inch rounds.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir your dry ingredients together (rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking powder, and salt).
- Pour your wet ingredients (unsweetened milk of choice, vanilla extract) into the mixing bowl. Stir wet and dry ingredients until well-combined.
- Add the pineapple chunks and banana slices to the mixing bowl and gently fold them into the oat mixture. If you'd like, you can reserve a few pieces of fruit to add to the top of the baked oatmeal. This doesn't change the recipe – it just makes it a little more pretty!
- Finally, pour the mixture evenly into a baking dish (I used a 9"x 6" one) and sprinkle the top with coconut chips. Place baking dish in oven for about 35 minutes. The oatmeal will be done once it starts to bubble and brown at the top.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Add toppings as desired + enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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25 Comments on “Healthy Pineapple Baked Oatmeal”
You can add a beaten egg to the batter for more protein.
Hi Mary! I haven’t tried that, but sounds like a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion!
I wanted to keep the base recipe vegan so more people could enjoy, so have decided to add more protein with my toppings instead (hemp seeds, nut butter, greek yogurt!)
This recipe also makes a great dessert. I used coconut milk and it really incrEased the coconut flavours.
Thank you Gillian! I could totally eat this for dessert too haha. Love that you made it with coconut milk – I’ll have to try that next time!!
awesome recipe – a firm favourite with myself and my partner! We tend to go through an overnight oats – porridge – smoothie rotation so great to have a new variation in the mix!
Hi Teresa! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so happy to hear that both you and your partner enjoy this one!! I can totally relate – it’s nice to have something a little different like this to break up the smoothie/regular porridge for breakfast 🙂
Super easy recipe, super delicious! I used water since I didn’t have milk, and it still turned out very tasty. Thank you for the recipe and making breakfast more interesting!
Hi Deidra,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it!! Great to hear it worked with water as well 🙂
A lovely And easy recipe for all the family. Comfort food for the Soul. This is a firm family FAVOURITE.
Hi Liz! Aw I am so happy to hear your whole family loved this one. There’s nothing quite as comforting as baked oatmeal is there :)? Thank you for sharing!!
Carrie has converted me to the delicious wonders of baked oatmeal. I’d never had it before trying the banana and blueberry, and I’ve never looked back. this pineapple version is brilliant — the hot pineapple with choc chips on top, it was simply heaven!
Thank you so much for the kind comment, Amber! That means a lot – so happy you enjoy both this one and the blueberry banana one. There’s just something about baking fruit that is so satisfying 🙂
It is a really nice recipe to get a warm tropical feeling during those dark rainy days! Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for your review, Natasja! So happy to hear that this oatmeal gave you all the warm tropical vibes on these colder days. I love that!
Quick, easy and comforting brunch. Packed with flavours and nutritions, guaranteed to keep you full for hours. Love it.
Hi Matthew!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! It’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one 🙂
I used this recipe as a base for using up what I had, and it tasted great! I added ginger root as well as ground ginger, and it made it so happily spicy. Didn’t have extra bananas or coconut pieces to use, but still perfect!
Hi Ruth-Anne! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one and that it worked well for using up what you had. Fresh ginger root sounds perfect 🙂
Tried this recipe today, it was yummy! Husband ate 2 servings. Made it as directed but added raisins for topping and a tiny drizzle of honey. Would love to know calorie count, etc. Thanks for an easy breakfast. PS: Our range wasn’t working so I made it in toaster oven, still came out great!
Hi Nola! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! It’s so appreciated and I’m so happy to hear that both you and your husband enjoyed this one!! Glad it still worked out in the toaster oven, too 🙂
I do not count calories or focus on numbers as it goes against my nutrition philosophy. I share more about this on my FAQ page if you’re interested. That said, you are always welcome to copy and paste the recipe into an online nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal for an estimate. Just note that the raisins + honey will alter the calorie and sugar count! Thank you for understanding my decision not to include this data 🙂
Very nice. Made it twice. Love the fact no refined sugar in recipe.
If you don’t have pineapple, any other fruit you recommend?
Hi Mark! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this kind review. It’s so appreciated and I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy this one. Isn’t baked pineapple so wonderful?! It really brings out all the sweetness, eliminating the need to add more sugar 🙂
I think you could swap the pineapple for something like peaches, nectarines, or apricots. They all taste so delicious baked and would work well with the other ingredients in here!
Could you use canned chunks of pineapple if you don’t have fresh?
Hi Terri! Thank you for your question. I haven’t tested this recipe with canned pineapple, nor have I baked canned pineapple before. So I’m not 100% certain that it will work as well as fresh.
I’ve just searched for other baked oatmeal recipes using canned fruit and I do see some using canned peaches, so I think there’s a chance that it will be ok 🙂
I’d love to know if you give it a try!
I forgot to add – I’ve got a few other baked oatmeal recipes if you’d like to explore them. Both this ginger pear baked oatmeal and this chocolate peanut butter one are fan-favourites!