Last Updated on April 18, 2022 by Kathryn Donangelo
This Baked Oats Recipe is trending on TikTok and I love everything about it. These baked oats taste like cake and are naturally sweetened so it’s healthier for you too! Enjoy this delicious baked oatmeal treat for breakfast or dessert.
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Cake for breakfast?! YES please. This blended Baked Oats recipe tastes just like cake and is made with healthy ingredients like whole oats, banana, and peanut butter. The smooth and creamy consistency is even better than you could ever imagine.
No wonder why #bakedoats are trending on TikTok! These oats are something extra special, and I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to try them. This new trendy method is my new favorite way to enjoy oatmeal.
The oats are so airy and light when they get baked, making a moist cake-like consistency. If you love baked oatmeal, try my Baked Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal, Blueberry Baked Oatmeal, and Banana Baked Oatmeal.
This recipe is too easy to make. All you do is put the ingredients in a blender or food processor, blend, and bake. It’s as simple as that.
INGREDIENTS
Oatmeal: whole roll oats work best. If you wanted to make this gluten-free, use gluten-free oats. Steel-cut oats or instant oats will not work for this.
Banana: this will make the baked oats sweet. The riper the banana, the sweeter your oats will be.
Milk: low-fat, whole milk, or almond milk can be used.
Egg: helps bind the ingredients together and makes the oats fluffier.
Peanut Butter: you can use any nut butter; almond, mixed nut butter, or cashew butter are great alternatives.
Maple Syrup: pure maple syrup is best. You can also use honey instead if you prefer.
Baking powder: makes these oats fluffy and rise.
Ground cinnamon: adds warmth and flavor.
Vanilla extract: enhances the flavors. You can also use almond extract for a sweeter flavor.
Chocolate chips: milk, white, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips can be used. Mini chocolate chips are also perfect too! If you love chocolate chips, add more!
HOW TO MAKE BAKED OATS
WHY THIS BAKED OATMEAL RECIPE WORKS
- This Baked Oats Recipe is quick, simple, and easy to make. The ingredients are kitchen staples so you most likely have all the ingredients you need.
- Both adults and kids will love this recipe. Kids will think they are eating cake for breakfast!
- You can add your favorite flavors and customize these oats any way you want (see below for recipe variations).
- Make a double or triple batch so you have them on hand for busy mornings. I can eat these oats every morning and so can my husband!
- It’s nutritious! These Baked Oats are refined sugar-free and made with whole and natural ingredients. You can give these oats a boost by adding flaxseed meal, collagen, and protein powder.
RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
If you don’t have any oven-safe ramekins or bowls, you can bake this oatmeal in a muffin pan. Just be sure to reduce the baking time.
The flavors combinations you can add are endless! Some of my other favorite flavors and combinations are:
- Chocolate Baked Oats: add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Protein-packed Baked Oats: add a scoop or two of your favorite protein powder to give this oatmeal a protein boost. You can also add flaxseed meal, collagen, and chia seeds to make this extra nutrient-dense.
- Double Chocolate Baked Oats: add two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup more of dark chocolate chips. Omit the banana and peanut butter and add 2 tablespoons of plain or vanilla yogurt instead.
- White Chocolate Macadamia Baked Oats: omit the banana, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and maple syrup. Swap for 2 tablespoons of plain or vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1/4 cup of macadamia nuts, and 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips.
- Snickerdoodle Baked Oats: Omit the banana, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Swap for 3 tablespoons of vanilla yogurt, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Lightly sprinkle;e the tops with cinnamon and sugar on top.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oats: add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and add an extra scoop of peanut butter to the center. Check out my Instagram video on how I made it.
- Chocolate Chip Baked Oats: omit the banana, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Swap for 3 tablespoons of vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1/4 cup of milk chocolate chips.
Other toppings you can add to the top of the baked oats are fresh berries, bananas, whipped cream, your favorite jam, caramel, nuts, shredded coconut, or even ice cream. You can add anything you love!
LEFTOVERS AND STORAGE
Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover each ramekin tightly with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and store for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze these baked oats after they are baked. Cover tightly and place in an airtight container or heavy-duty ziplock bag. Let the Oatmeal Baked thaw overnight and heat in the oven at 350 degrees F until warm, about 10 minutes.
OTHER OATMEAL RECIPES
- Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal
- Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bites
- Oatmeal Pancakes
- Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
- Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
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Baked Oats Recipe
Equipment
- 6 or 8 ounce ramekins
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
- 1 whole large egg
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 2 8-ounces oven-safe bowl or ramekin.
- Add all of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips to the blender. Blend until fully combined and be sure to scrape the sides of the blender.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chocolate chips until combined.
- Pour the blended oats into the prepared bowls and top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean. Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
Notes
- Chocolate Baked Oats: add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Protein-packed Baked Oats: add a scoop or two of your favorite protein powder to give this oatmeal a protein boost. You can also add flaxseed meal, collagen, and chia seeds to make this extra nutrient-dense.
- Double Chocolate Baked Oats: add two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup more of dark chocolate chips. Omit the banana and peanut butter and add 2 tablespoons of plain or vanilla yogurt instead.
- White Chocolate Macadamia Baked Oats: omit the banana, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and maple syrup. Swap for 2 tablespoons of plain or vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1/4 cup of macadamia nuts, and 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips.
- Snickerdoodle Baked Oats: Omit the banana, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Swap for 3 tablespoons of vanilla yogurt, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Lightly sprinkle;e the tops with cinnamon and sugar on top.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oats: add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and add an extra scoop of peanut butter to the center. Check out my Instagram video on how I made it.
- Chocolate Chip Baked Oats: omit the banana, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Swap for 3 tablespoons of vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1/4 cup of milk chocolate chips.
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover each ramekin tightly with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and store for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: You can also freeze these baked oats after they are baked. Cover tightly and place in an airtight container or heavy-duty ziplock bag. Let the Oatmeal Baked thaw overnight and heat in the oven at 350 degrees F until warm, about 10 minutes.
This looks so good! I love all the options and that I can make a few varieties at the same time. Thanks for another great recipe.
You are so welcome, I hope you love these baked oats!
This baked oats is really delicious and super tasty! So easy to make as well! Will surely have them again, highly recommended!
So happy you loved these oats!! 🙂
You had me at “Cake for breakfast”. This is such a fun breakfast dish – I have tried these baked oats several times now and every time love them just a bit more. Thank you for the detailed instructions
You are so welcome! They really do taste like cake!
Baked oatmeal coming out of the oven with a cake like texture, Such great flavor and not a difficult recipe at all. My kiddo loved it, even asking for it as a snack.
Love that your kid loved it!! Such a healthy breakfast too!
This is just a healthy pudding. Best for breakfast and definitely healthy and delicious.
Thank you so much!
These baked oats are a sweet and healthy way to get your fiber and chocolate in the morning. Best of both worlds!
Thanky you, Sharon!
These baked oats were so delicious! They were a huge hit with the family!
So happy to hear that! Thanks for trying my recipe, Kayla!
I love how versatile oats are and this baked version of them is definitely something I need to try. Thank you for sharing
I hope you get a chance to try them, they are too good!
This is our kind of breakfast. Super substantial, healthy, with a side od delish! Your right when you describe the texture like cake.
This would energize me all day long!
Great share!
The cake texture is my favorite part!! So glad you think so too 🙂
I love baked oats! And this recipe was the best i’ve found! Thanks!
Thank you so much!