Baked oats are an underrated way to eat your oats, and it tastes amazing! Blend all the ingredients together smoothly and it will taste just like a cake when you dig into it. It takes almost no effort to make and is a great morning replacement to oatmeal.
Originally a viral TikTok recipe, this delicious dish became popular as a trendy breakfast option. A ceramic dish known as a ramekin is what you usually use to bake it in. It is best to eat it by yourself, as it is not fully suitable to serve to multiple people. Scroll past the recipe below to see more creative ways to make your baked oats.
Baked Oats (Base)
Equipment
- 1 ramekin or baking dish
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 whole egg or flax egg
- 1 banana
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- ½ cup milk any milk works!
- 1 tbsp optional sweetener maple syrup, honey, sugar, stevia, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Put every single ingredient in a strong blender.
- Blend the ingredients very well, the mixture must be perfectly smooth. You can also stir the ingredients together instead of blending, but it may not come out perfect.
- Grease a ramekin or small baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour the mixture into the dish. This is the time to add some toppings if you want, like chocolate chips, coconut shreds, or sprinkles. If you have some mixture left over, you can use it for a second dish.
- Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes. Afterward, remove the dish and let it cool. You may add additional toppings before serving, like fruits, nuts, and ice cream.
How to customize your baked oats
Change the taste and texture of the finished product by adding one or two simple ingredients to the main recipe.
Chocolate Dish: Add 1 tbsp of cocoa powder. Chocolate shavings and chocolate chips are great to add before baking so they can melt into gooey goodness.
Strawberry Dish: Add 1/4 cup of strawberry puree. Then, top it off with sliced strawberries after it bakes.
Pumpkin/Autumn Dish: Add 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree, plus 1 tsp each of cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and nutmeg. It is great for Thanksgiving!
Ice Cream Dish: After baking, top it off with ice cream, sprinkles, almonds, and/or chocolate drizzle. You can also scoop out the ice cream with a biscuit, then eat the rest with a spoon.
How to store your dish after baking
To store your dish, wrap it in plastic wrapping completely and place it in the fridge. It can last over a week this way. To reheat the dish, simply microwave it for 45 seconds or more depending on the wattage of your oven.
To freeze the dish, wrap it in tinfoil completely and place it in your freezer. It can last for several months this way. When you are ready to eat it, let it thaw before microwaving. Not letting it thaw before microwaving will add unnecessary moisture and hardness to your oats.
