Cake for breakfast? Yes, please! Baked Oats 'cake' that literally has the texture of a cake but is made with whole ingredients, is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, refined flour-free, and dairy-free. YES YES YES!
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The baked oats TikTok trend looked so simple and almost too good to be true, so I had to try it. Luckily, most of the ingredients are staples I usually have in the house, so I didn't have to wait. WOW. It may be a food trend, but it was an instant classic at my house. My family loved changing up the flavors and toppings, and now we have a new breakfast recipe in addition to the Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds recipe.
Baked Oats takes a super easy breakfast idea and makes it really fun. We loved discussing which flavors we would try next, including the Carrot Cake Baked Oats. It's sooo easy, there's virtually no clean-up, the variations are endless, and it's like having fluffy, freshly baked warm cake. For breakfast!
Want more breakfast ideas? Check out my breakfast and brunch recipes, from classic Indian dishes to more viral TikTok recipes.
Versatile Baked Oats
But baked oatmeal is not just for breakfast. Hitting a mid-day slump and looking for a treat to have with coffee or tea? Reach for the baked oat cake or muffins, and instead of a sugar high and crash, feel satisfied and sustained until dinner.
How perfect would individual ramekins be for a brunch? Make the basic Banana Baked Oats and put out an assortment of toppings like fresh berries, yogurt, granola, sliced almonds, and maple syrup or honey. Bake chocolate chips, fresh berries, or cinnamon and raisins right into the batter.
How fancy do you want to make the baked oats? How indulgent? It's up to you!
Try warmed Nutella or peanut butter drizzled on top. Try lightly sweetened whipped cream and serve the baked oats for a light but yummy dessert. Make the Funfetti Baked Oats for breakfast to celebrate a special day.
The best thing about the baked oats trend is finding a recipe that is perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen. Older kids can even make this whole recipe by themselves while learning to make something wholesome and really tasty.
How to Make Baked Oats
Step 1: Make the batter by blending rolled oats, banana, egg, maple syrup, baking powder, and salt in a high-speed blender. You want the batter to be smooth.
Step 2: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and top with berries. I like to use fresh berries, but you can also use frozen berries or any other fruit. Toppings like dark chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles are all delicious too!
Step 3: Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean. Depending on the ingredients you used, you may need more or less time. For example, the version with flax meal takes a few more minutes compared to the egg version. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings. I like to sprinkle some powdered sugar for a hint of sweetness, and it looks pretty!
Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Although I would recommend enjoying these baked oats fresh, you can also make them ahead and simply reheat them for 30 seconds in the microwave.
Serving
Serve with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup. You can also add a spoonful of your favorite nut butter or chopped-up nuts. Or go crazy! Don't forget to serve it with a cup of hot chai.
Storing
These baked oats stay good at room temperature for several hours. You can also refrigerate them for 2 to 3 days. To reheat, simply pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Recipe
Baked Oats with Berries
Equipment
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled or quick oats I do not recommend using steel cut oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg **
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 15 blueberries
- 6 raspberries or any berries you like
Optional toppings
- powdered sugar
- nut butter
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 5 x 5 oven-safe dish or ramekin. Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Add oats to the blender. Add banana, egg, and maple syrup. Add baking powder and salt. Blend it all together until you get a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the greased dish. Top with berries. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Top the baked oats with your choice of optional toppings. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to use a high-speed blender, as you want to grind the oats
- Allergic to eggs? Make it with flax eggs. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of flax meal with 3 tablespoons of water, and add it instead of the egg
- Add your favorite sweetener (honey, sugar, or brown sugar) instead of maple syrup
- Top with dark chocolate chips instead of berries. Serve with a spoonful of nut butter for added protein
- Double up the batch and make muffins. You won't regret it! The baking time will be 12 to 15 minutes for the muffins. You can also use the batter to make yummy pancakes
Geeta says
Sounds yumm Can’t wait to try it out.
Confused about whether you use baking powder
or baking soda.
Same temperature for baking muffins?
Please confirm. Thanks
Archana says
Baking Powder! I am so sorry that on the reels video I said baking soda.
Akshada Patil says
Can i iuse honey instead of maple syrup ?
Archana says
yes!
Protima Advani says
Hi,
Would it work to powder the oats using a food processor and then blend all ingredients? Thanks.
Archana says
yes! That works too
Radss_life says
Perfect recipe!!! Just followed the instructions and wala! The muffins came out to be prefect. Muffins 15 mins time worked for me. Love it!
Archana says
Thank you!
Miss pickle says
Delish. Easy to make. All ingredients on hand and very adaptable to the fruit we had. Packs
up for a next day easy meal. Tasty warm or cold. Will make again and again.
Prerna says
It’s an amazingly quick recipe and so delish. I doubled the recipe and topped with almonds, raisins and dark chocolate!! Thankyou for a quick recipe.
Avril says
Hi! I tried this today and it was awesome. I however used a 6” round pan. Maybe I needed to bake for 15 minutes. Where did you purchase your red ceramic 5 x 5 baking pan? Thanks
Archana says
Mine is from home goods.
Avril Nunes says
Thanks!! I was heading there to see if I can find one!
Pritpal says
Hi Archana,
If I double the recipe do I double baking powder or leave it to 1 teaspoon
Archana says
Double the baking powder too
bhawna says
omg ..... this was truly divine & guilt free !
Prachi Shah says
Truly delicious and healthy!!
Ana says
Can you use old fashioned oats?
Archana says
Yes! Old fashioned are also known as rolled.
Rob says
My fav breakfast!!
Jen richardson says
Thank you!! I loved this - super easy to make and so versatile - can add nuts, any fruit, chocolate chips...and I dipped it into my coffee and made a coffee cake out of it! Zero guilt, all delicious!
Rutuja says
Can this be made without banana? What can be a substitute for banana?
Archana says
You can use 1/4 cup of milk or apple sauce
Anagha says
Baked this yesterday and it was a hit . Family finished it within a few hours
Amy says
We tried this yesterday and it was delicious.Thank you for including the flax egg substitute for vegans! This made for a great breakfast - filing, but not too sweet or heavy.
Roopa says
Loved it!!!
Onegoodlifestyle says
I just tried this and doubled the recipe! Tastes great but it was not done in the center .. I baked it for 35 minutes until outside crust was brown. I shall try this again with the measurements you have given.. thanks for such amazing easy recipes ❤️
Archana says
Depending on the size of the pan and the quantities you use it may need more or less baking times. I am glad you liked the flavors
Karin says
This recipe is a keeper! Is easy to make and best of all, my picky eater (who won’t touch oatmeal or bananas) inhaled three jumbo muffins.
Archana says
yay! check out the carrot cake baked oats too - https://ministryofcurry.com/carrot-cake-baked-oats/
Neha says
Great recipe, and love the clean ingredients! Thank you!!!
Nethra says
Very easy and fun recipe- I tried it with the egg but would also like to try it with the flax egg.