These Almond Croissant Baked Oats taste like a cozy almond pastry, but are made with wholesome ingredients that will keep you satisfied all morning long. They're an easy, high protein breakfast idea that feels like a treat, but fuels your day the right way.

If you’ve ever wished you could have an almond croissant for breakfast every day — but with a little more nourishment — this recipe is your sign. These Almond Croissant Baked Oats have all the cozy, buttery almond flavors you love, baked into a nutritious breakfast. It’s soft, lightly sweet, and filled with the dreamiest almond swirl that gives total bakery vibes. I’ve been meal prepping this on repeat lately for busy mornings or a post-workout breakfast that feels a little extra special.

If you love this easy granola recipe, you need to check out my Vanilla Almond Granola, Cinnamon Roll Granola, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola.

Key Ingredients Needed

Rolled oats - be sure to use certified gluten free oats for gluten free diets
Oat milk - substitute almond milk or regular milk if not vegan
Ripe bananas - extra spotty bananas work best!
Almond extract - you can also use vanilla extract if you don't have almond
Baking powder - allows your baked oats to rise and become soft and fluffy
Salt
Maple syrup - I used 100% pure maple syrup
Slivered almonds / Flaked Almonds - for the perfect almond croissant-inspired oats!

For the almond paste:

Almond butter - substitute with cashew or peanut butter
Almond flour - keeps the almond paste light and adds a subtle nutty flavour
Maple syrup - for a delicious natural sweetness

How To Make Almond Croissant Baked Oats

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease or line a baking dish.
Mash the bananas in the dish, then add in your dry ingredients followed by wet ingredients. Stir together until fully combined.
In a small bowl, mix the almond butter, almond flour, and maple syrup to make the almond paste.
Drop spoonfuls of almond paste over the oat mixture and lightly swirl with a knife.
Bake 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden.
Let baked oats cool before slicing. Top with more almonds and an extra drizzle of maple syrup when serving.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Perfect for easy meal prep breakfasts
Tastes like an almond croissant but made with real, nourishing ingredients
Great balance of fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness

Top 3 Tips For Perfect Baked Oats:

Use spotty bananas. Extra ripe bananas will result in a softer, smoother texture which is perfect for baked oats!
Don’t overmix. Gently stir the ingredients until just combined — this keeps the cake-like texture that we love
Add a drizzle before serving. A little extra maple syrup or almond butter on top takes it to bakery-level good.

FAQ's

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! These baked oats are perfect for meal prep. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Reheat in the microwave or enjoy cold — both are delicious.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Absolutely — just use certified gluten-free oats and you’re good to go.

What can I use instead of almond butter?

Cashew or peanut butter both work well. The flavor will change slightly, but it’ll still be creamy and delicious.

Can I make it without bananas?

Yes — try substituting with unsweetened applesauce (about 1 cup total). It’ll be a little less sweet, so you can add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup if you like.

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Almond Croissant Baked Oats Recipe (Gluten-free)

These Almond Croissant Baked Oats taste like a cozy almond pastry, but are made with wholesome ingredients that will keep you satisfied! They're an easy, high protein breakfast idea that feels like a treat, but fuels your day the right way.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 47

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

2 c rolled oats
1 ½ c oat milk
2 ripe bananas
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon maple syrup
⅓ c slivered almonds

Almond Paste:

¼ c almond butter
3 tablespoon almond flour
2 tablespoon maple syrup

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F and grease or line a baking dish
Mash bananas in your baking dish. Then add in dry ingredients, followed by wet. Stir until fully combined and oats are completely coated.
For almond paste, combine ingredients in a small bowl. Drop over oats by the spoonful , then use a knife to lightly swirl
Bake for 40-45min until top is lightly golden
Let cool before slicing. When ready to eat, top with extra almonds + maple syrup and enjoy!

Keyword Almond Croissant Baked Oats