Description
This easy baked oats recipe is a nutritious and comforting breakfast option that blends wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, banana, and cinnamon into a warm, satisfying dish. Perfect for a cozy morning, it can be customized with your choice of milk and toppings such as chocolate chips, nuts, or berries for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (full fat, low-fat, almond, or milk of choice)
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
Flavor and Leavening
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate chips (optional)
- Nuts (optional)
- Berries (optional)
- Honey, almond butter, or peanut butter for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking your oats.
- Blend the ingredients: Place rolled oats, milk, banana, egg, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla bean paste, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt into a blender. Blend on high for about 1 minute until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare baking dish: Pour the blended batter into 2-3 small ramekins or, if preferred, double the recipe and pour into a large 9×13-inch casserole dish. Optionally, sprinkle the top with chocolate chips, nuts, or berries to add texture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the batter in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the baked oats are set and lightly golden on top.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey, almond butter, or peanut butter if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting baked oats.
Notes
- You can customize the milk to your preference, including dairy or plant-based options.
- Using ripe bananas intensifies natural sweetness and flavor.
- Optional toppings add variety—try fresh berries, nuts, or chocolate chips.
- Baked oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for more servings.
