Easy and Healthy Baked Oats
A healthy and delicious baked oats recipe that tastes like cake but is packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Toppings (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two small ramekins or an oven-safe dish.
- Blend the oats: In a blender, pulse the oats until they turn into a fine flour. If you prefer a more textured oatmeal, skip this step.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a bowl, mash the banana, then mix in the egg, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Combine everything: Add the blended oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using) to the wet ingredients. Stir until smooth.
- Pour into ramekins: Divide the batter between the two ramekins and smooth the tops.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle chocolate chips, berries, nuts, or any toppings you like.
- Bake: Place the ramekins in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the baked oats cool for a few minutes before digging in. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter: Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to the batter and top with chocolate chips before baking. The result is rich, nutty, and absolutely delicious.
Blueberry Vanilla: Stir fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter and add a dash of extra vanilla extract. This version is naturally sweet and bursting with fruity flavor.
Strawberry Almond: Swap the banana for applesauce, add sliced strawberries, and sprinkle almond slices on top. This variation is light, refreshing, and perfect for spring.
Double Chocolate: Mix in 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and a handful of chocolate chips. This is a chocolate lover’s dream—it tastes like dessert but is still healthy!