Baked oats may seem indulgent with their cake-like texture, but they are actually a healthy breakfast option. My banana bread-flavored vegan baked oats recipe is just the beginning; I have also included recipes for 14 additional flavors. These oats are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast that your family will love, and they can also be prepared ahead of time for meal prepping.
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This is not your ordinary baked oatmeal recipe. Actually, blended baked oats are the best thing since sliced bread. Seriously! The flavor combinations are as versatile as traditional oatmeal, and these baked oats can be made in less than five minutes (mind blown).
If you are like me and not too up on TikTok, you might not have heard of blended baked oats. Blended baked oats are a trend that swept the internet. For a good reason, the simple trick of using a blender to create oat flour and adding baking soda and banana creates a cake-like texture. In other words, would you like cake for breakfast? Yes, please!
Not be ready to have your mind blown even more, cook these oats in a microwave, and they are ready in just two minutes! Of course, you can bake them in an oven or even cook them in an air fryer; I have included instructions for all three methods.
Speaking of preference, you can create all types of flavors and flavor combinations. Just like regular oatmeal, flavor these baked oats your favorite way! My favorite flavor combination is the "Sundae ice cream" baked oats. Chocolate syrup, nuts, and sprinkles. Not the healthiest version, but it is the best, IMHO.
Why You Will Love Vegan Baked Oatmeal
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep.
- Blended oats are smooth and taste like you are eating cake.
- Healthy, easy, and delicious breakfast (Try paring with carrot juice in the morning)
- Baked oats were a TikTok trend for a reason; they are easy to make and delicious!
Equipment
The good news is you do not need very much equipment to make these oats. I prefer ramekins with lids for easy storage and meal prepping. For the oats, I create flour using a high-speed blender. An alternative is to use oat flour.
Ingredients for Vegan Baked Oats
- Rolled oats, sometimes referred to as old-fashioned rolled oats or oat flour - ½ cup.
- Ripe Banana - ½ mashed
- Plant-based milk - ¼ cup - Any dairy-free unsweetened milk will work; Oat milk, soy milk, or almond milk is preferred. To add a hint of tropical flavor, use coconut milk.
- Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder - ½ teaspoon
How to Make Vegan Baked Oats
Step One: Prep -
Grease an 8 oz heat-safe ramekin with non-stick cooking spray or neutral oil.
Step Two: Blend -
Place all the base ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the blended oat mixture into the greased ramekin. Top with your favorite toppings. For flavor ideas and recipes, see the flavor table below.
Step Three: -
Choose your preferred cooking method and follow the correlating directions.
| Cooking Method | Directions |
|---|---|
| Microwave | Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until the oats are fully cooked. Add your desired toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds. |
| Oven | Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C. Place the oats in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center. Add your desired toppings and serve. Note: baking time can vary depending on your oven. |
| Air Fryer | Preheat your air fryer to 350°F/175°C and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Add your desired toppings and serve. |
After cooking, allow the oatmeal to cool before eating. I meal prep this recipe and eat it cold from the fridge all week.
Vegan Baked Oats Flavors
The recipe above tastes like mild banana bread and is delicious. As oatmeal lovers know, one of the best things about oats is they are very versatile and can be customized with your favorite flavors and toppings.
While most people generally love healthy toppings, I have a sweet tooth and have been known to make flavors that taste more like cake for breakfast than traditional oat breakfast.
I say have fun with the flavors and create your own version of vegan baked oats. When you want to switch it up, get creative. Here are some suggestions for flavors. But the possibilities are endless!
| Flavors | Additional Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | * 2 tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce * handful of diced apples | Substitute applesauce for the banana blend normally. Pour the oat mixture into a ramekin and top with diced apples. |
| Apple Cinnamon | * 2 tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce * 1 teaspoon of cinnamon | Substitute applesauce for the banana. Add applesauce and ground cinnamon to the ingredients and blend normally. |
| Apple Strawberry | * 2 tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce * handful of diced strawberries | Substitute applesauce for the banana and blend as normal. Pour the oat mixture into a ramekin and top with diced strawberries. |
| Banana Nut | * 1 full ripe mashed banana * 2 tablespoons chopped nuts | Instead of ½ a banana, add one full banana and blend as normal. Pour the oat mixture into the ramekin and top with chopped nuts. |
| Biscoff | * 1 tablespoon of Biscoff cookie butter | Add the Biscoff to the ingredients and blend normally. |
| Blueberry | * handful of fresh blueberries | Pour the oat mixture into the ramekin and top with a handful of blueberries |
| Brown Sugar and Maple | * 2 tablespoon brown sugar * 2 tablespoon maple syrup | Add the brown sugar and maple syrup to the ingredients and blend normally. Pour into a greased ramekin and bake. Top with a drizzle of maple syrup. |
| Carrot Cake | * 2 tablespoons shredded carrots * 1 tablespoon of raisins * 1 teaspoon cinnamon * ¼ teaspoon nutmeg | Add the cinnamon and nutmeg to the ingredients and blend as normal. Pour the oat mixture of ramekins and top with shredded carrots and raisins. |
| Chocolate | * 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder * Drizzle chocolate syrup and/or chips on top | Add the cocoa powder to the ingredients and blend normally. Top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and/or chocolate chips. |
| Fresh Berry | * handful of fresh mixed berries of your choice | Pour the oat mixture into the ramekin and top with a handful of berries |
| Lemon Blueberry | * Handful of blueberries * 1 tablespoon lemon zest | Add the lemon zest to the ingredients and blend as normal. Pour into the ramakin and top with blueberries. |
| Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or other Nut Butter | * 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter | Add peanut, almond, or other nut butter to the ingredients and blend. |
| Peanut Butter and Jelly | * 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter * 1 tablespoon jelly or jam | Add peanut butter to the ingredients and blend. Pour the oat mixture into a ramekin, top with your favorite jelly, and bake. |
| Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chocolate Chip | * 1 tablespoon cocoa powder * 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter * 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips | Add cocoa powder and peanut butter to the ingredients and blend. Pour the oat mixture into a ramekin. Sprinkle a handful of vegan chocolate chips on top and bake. |
| Sundae | * 2 tablespoon cocoa powder * 2 tablespoons of vegan chocolate chips * 1 tablespoon of sprinkles * 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts | Add cocoa powder to the ingredients and blend. Pour the oat mixture into a ramekin. Top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and sprinkle chocolate chips, sprinkles, and peanuts on top. * Chocolate lovers will appreciate more chocolate flavor by adding extra chocolate chips. |
Tips to Make the Best Blended Oats
- Baking Powder - This key ingredient results in the oats rising into a cake-like texture. For best results, always use fresh baking powder.
- Grease the Ramakin - Remember to grease the ramakin; the oats can be removed cleanly, and it is easier to clean.
- High-Speed Blender - A high-speed blender will help you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Much better than a traditional blender.
- Use the Right Oats - I like oat flour; it is ground and makes the mixing easier. If you blend the oats yourself, always use rolled or old-fashioned oats. Steel-cut oats do not have the same texture or cake-like result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, blended baked oats can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can also make large batches for meal prep, fast breakfasts, and busy mornings.
Yes, they are very good for you. However, depending on what ingredients you mix for flavor, they can quickly be not so good for you.
There are recipes that say you can use steel-cut oats. However, in my trials of this recipe, I would not recommend steel-cut oats. That is because this recipe is a cake-like texture, and you cannot achieve the same texture with steal cut oats.
Countertop storage instructions: Place in an airtight container or cover tightly with plastic wrap and store on the counter for up to 2 days at room temperature.
Refrigerator storage instructions: Place in an airtight container or cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Allow the oats to cool fully. Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Recipe
Vegan Baked Oats
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender
- 1 ramakin
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats, old-fashioned oats, or oat flour
- ½ banana mashed
- ¼ cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Step One: Prep - Grease an 8 oz heat-safe ramekin with non-stick spray or oil. If cooking in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C.
- Step Two: Blend - Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the blended oats into the greased ramekin. Top with your favorite toppings
- Step Three: Follow the correlating instructions for your desired cooking method.*Microwave Instructions - Heat on high for 2 minutes (note the time might need to be adjusted depending on your microwave.)*Air fryer Instructions - place in the air fryer for 15-20 minutes at 180C/350F*Oven Instructions- Place in an oven heated to 350°F/175°C and bake for 20-25 minutes.
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