Baked Oats

If you think oatmeal is boring, baked oats will change your mind. Blended and baked, they transform into a fluffy, cake-like breakfast that’s actually healthy. It’s the breakfast trend that keeps going strong.

Base Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy, oat, or almond)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Blend

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. That’s the batter done.

Step 2: Pour

Pour into a greased baking dish or two individual ramekins.

Step 3: Customize

Add your toppings now and push them into the batter slightly.

Step 4: Bake

Bake at 375°F for 22-25 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 5: Enjoy

Let cool for 5 minutes, then eat warm straight from the dish.

5 Flavor Variations

🫐 Blueberry Muffin

Add 1/3 cup blueberries + 1 tsp lemon zest to the batter

🍫 Chocolate Brownie

Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder + 2 tbsp chocolate chips

🍎 Apple Cinnamon

Add 1/2 diced apple + 1 tsp cinnamon + pinch of nutmeg

🥜 Peanut Butter Banana

Add 2 tbsp peanut butter + extra banana slices on top

🍓 Strawberry Shortcake

Add 1/3 cup diced strawberries, top with whipped cream after baking

Tips for the Best Baked Oats

• Use rolled oats, not instant because instant oats get too mushy. We like Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• Ripe banana = natural sweetness: the riper, the sweeter (no extra sugar needed)
• Meal prep: Make a batch of 5 in muffin tins or ramekins for grab-and-go breakfasts
• Make it vegan: Use flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water) and plant milk
• Boost protein: Add a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt
• Freeze well: Store baked oats in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave for 90 seconds