Baked Oat
Start your day with a warm and nutritious baked oats recipe! This easy, customizable dish is packed with fiber and natural sweetness, making it a perfect healthy breakfast or snack. With a soft, cake-like texture, baked oats are great for meal prep and can be made gluten-free, vegan, or protein-packed.
- Prep Time: 5min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Total Time: 35min
- Yield: 4-6servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 ripe banana (or ¼ cup applesauce)
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan version)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional mix-ins: Chocolate chips, nuts, or berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Mash banana in a bowl, then mix with milk, egg, vanilla, and maple syrup.
- Add dry ingredients—oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined.
- Fold in mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or berries if desired.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then serve warm with toppings like yogurt, nut butter, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Vegan? Use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water).
- Gluten-Free? Use certified gluten-free oats.
- Sweeter? Add more maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar.
- Meal Prep? Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/baked-oat/
