Baked Oats

These Baked Oats are a healthy breakfast that resemble the taste and texture of cake. If you’re a fan of breakfasts that taste like dessert, these blended baked oats are about to become your new best friend! With 4 yummy flavors to choose from, you’ll love these easy gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free oats. No blender or bananas required! Includes grain-free, paleo and keto options.

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Looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast idea? Baked Oats have been trending on TikTok, Instagram and all over social media and are completely worth the hype! They’re so quick and simple, and they’re full of healthy ingredients. It’s also easy to customize baked oats with whatever flavors you’re in the mood for.

We’ve tried a ton of TikTok recipes like the Tortilla Wrap, Dalgona Coffee, Pancake Cereal, Cookie Cereal, Custard Toast, Grated Egg Toast and Baked Feta Pasta and this easy oatmeal recipe is definitely a front runner!

These healthy, wholesome baked oats are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan without any refined sugars used. They’re cozy, delicious and taste just like having cake for breakfast! We even included an option to make them grain-free, paleo, low carb and keto with just two simple swaps. If you’re looking for a nutritious, versatile breakfast that comes together in a snap, this recipe couldn’t have come at a better time!

TikTok Baked Oats Recipe vs Baked Oatmeal

Wondering what the difference is between blended baked oats and baked oatmeal?

TikTok Baked Oats are typically made with rolled oats, banana, eggs, milk and sugar that you blend in a high-speed blender. Whereas baked oatmeal does not require a blender or bananas.

What is Baked Oatmeal? Is it Healthy?

Let’s dive into the nutritional benefits of baked oats. Gluten-free oat flower is low in carbs and high in protein and fiber. If you opt for rolled oats instead, the same is true! The grain-free version uses almond flour, which is also low in carbs and rich in nutrients.

With the use of ground flaxseeds or a plant-based powder, even more protein is packed into this breakfast. It’ll give you long-lasting energy with every bite! I like to sweeten my oatmeal with pure maple syrup, but you can use any liquid sweetener of choice.

Recipe Ingredients

All you need are 8 main ingredients for the oatmeal base – no eggs, dairy or banana required! These ingredients apply to all the oatmeal flavors except for the grain-free version.

• Gluten-Free Organic Oat Flour: We like Arrowhead Mills. If you don’t have oat flour, you can also use old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats but you’ll have to blend them in a high-speed blender.
• Protein Powder: Use your favorite brand; we like this plant-based protein powder. If you’re not a fan of protein powder, sub with ground flaxseeds. This omits the need for an egg or bananas, but you can add half a small mashed banana or 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce if you’d like.
• Pure maple syrup – or use preferred liquid sweetener. Coconut nectar syrup, date syrup, honey (if not vegan) or use Lakanto Sugar-free maple syrup or Yacon syrup for keto baked oats.
• Baking powder –  helps the oats rise. Use a grain-free brand as needed.
• Unsweetened Almond milk: Any plant-based milk will work.
• Vanilla extract + Ground Cinnamon + Fine sea salt – balances out the sweetness and adds flavor.

Optional toppings and add-ins:

• Nut butter or seed butter
• Fruit – we love adding fresh blueberries or frozen mixed berries
• Chopped nuts – pecans, sliced almonds or walnuts work great
• Dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

How to make Baked Oats

You’ll love how quickly and easily baked oatmeal comes together. Each version has the same base (except the grain-free one) with its own yummy twist. These oats can be cooked in the oven or the microwave!

Base Version

1. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and baking powder. Stir in the almond milk and mix until smooth. If you’re using rolled oats, don’t forget to blend them to a fine flour consistency.

   

   

   
   
2. Cook: Transfer the oatmeal to a 6-ounce oven-safe ramekin, small bowl or baking pan. Bake it in a preheated oven for 20-23 minutes, or until set. You can also microwave it on high for 2-3 minutes, or until set.
3. Flavor as Desired: We love adding fruit, nuts, seed butter and dairy-free chocolate chips to our baked oats. If you want more ideas for what to include in your oatmeal, see the flavor variations below.

Variation Ideas

These are the baked oatmeal variations our family swears by. You can also improvise and create a flavor of your own!

• Churro Vegan Baked Oats: Some date butter, coconut sugar and a little extra cinnamon goes a long way in your oatmeal. This flavor tastes just like a sweet cinnamon churro. Yum!
• Blueberry Baked Oats: Want to enjoy the flavors of a fresh-baked blueberry muffin for breakfast? This healthy oatmeal variation is the perfect recipe for you. It’s made with fresh blueberries, chopped pecans, cinnamon and coconut sugar.
• Peanut Butter Baked Oats: Creamy peanut butter and your favorite jam make these baked oats taste like a good old-fashioned PB&J. We like to throw in some dairy-free chocolate chips as well!
• Grain Free: Made with almond flour instead of oat flour, this variation is a healthy and delicious grain-free alternative to classic baked oatmeal.

Tips for Success

To guarantee your satisfaction, check out these simple suggestions for making vegan oatmeal.

• Don’t Use Instant Oats: If you choose to blend your own oats, be sure to use old-fashioned rolled oats. Instant oats will dry out quicker during the baking process.
• Allow to Cool: As tempting as it is to dive in the second your oatmeal is done cooking, I recommend letting your baked oats sit for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
• Adjust Batter Consistency: If you feel that your batter is too thick, go ahead and add another splash of milk. You can also add more milk if you want a softer consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I Make Baked Oats In Advance?

Baked oats are great for making ahead of time, but I recommend cooking them before storing. Otherwise, the flour will soak up too much liquid and ruin the batter. Once baked, this oatmeal can be stored in the fridge and served for breakfast all week long!

How To Store and Reheat Leftovers

To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge. Baked oatmeal lasts for up to 5 days in the refrigerator!

You can reheat your oatmeal in the microwave or toaster oven. To warm it up in the microwave, heat it for 30 seconds at a time. To reheat your oatmeal in a toaster oven, cook it at 300°F until warm.

Can I Freeze Baked Oats?

Yes, leftover oatmeal can be stored in a freezer-safe container and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw out frozen oatmeal in the fridge before you reheat it. I like to transfer it to the fridge at night for a quick-fix breakfast the next morning!

Do I need a blender?

Our baked oats recipe used gluten-free oat flour so there is no need for a blender. If you don’t have oat flour, you can also sub with quick oats or old fashioned rolled oats but will have to blend them in a high-speed blender. Steel cut oats will not work.

What size baking pan is best for baked oats?

You can use a 6 ounce or 8 ounce oven-safe ramekin or bowl.

The ramekin I have pictured here is 6 ounce.

You’ll also see that I used a mini 6-inch pie plate from Factured Goods and Crate and Barrel.

The mini casserole pan is from Pier 1 as well.

More easy recipes with oats:

For more easy homemade oatmeal recipes, be sure to check out the dishes below!

• Baked Oatmeal Cups
• Easy Overnight Oats Recipes – 9 Ways
• Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
• How to Make Oatmeal

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Baked Oats

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

If you're a fan of breakfasts that taste like dessert, these Gluten-Free Baked Oats are about to become your new best friend! With 4 yummy flavors to choose from, you'll love these easy gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free oats. No blender or bananas required!

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked oats, healthy baked oatmeal, vegan baked oats

Servings: 1

Calories: 472 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

BASE INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour , or gluten-free rolled oats, blended to a fine flour consistency
• 2 Tbsp plant-based protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) or 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
• 2.5 Tbsp pure maple syrup or preferred liquid sweetener
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2/3 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk

CHURRO

• 1 tbsp date butter
• 1 tsp coconut sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

BLUEBERRY CRUMB MUFFIN

• 2 tbsps fresh blueberries
• 1/2 tsp chopped pecans
• 1 tsp coconut sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY

• 1/2 tbsp unsalted natural peanut butter or preferred nut butter
• 1/2 tbsp strawberry chia seed jam or preferred jam
• 1/2 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips OR chopped dark chocolate we like Hu's Kitchen, Lily's Sweets or Pascha's Chocolate

GRAIN-FREE

• 2/3 cup superfine blanched almond flour
• 2 tbsp plant-based protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) , or sub with 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
• 2.5 tbsp pure maple syrup or preferred liquid sweetener. Use Lakanto Sugar-free maple syrup or Yacon syrup for keto
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk
• 1/2 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips OR chopped dark chocolate we like Hu's Kitchen, Lily's Sweets or Pascha's Chocolate

Instructions

BASE

1. FOR OVEN METHOD: Preheat your oven to 350 F.

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, protein powder (or ground flaxseeds), maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder. Stir in the almond milk and mix until smooth. *If using rolled oats, blend in a blender until it reaches a fine flour consistency.

   

2. Transfer to a 6-ounce oven-safe ramekin, small bowl or baking pan.

   

3. OVEN METHOD: Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 19-21 minutes, or until set 

   OR

   MICROWAVE METHOD: Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until set.

   Drizzle with some melted coconut butter, dairy-free yogurt or nut butter, if desired and enjoy.

   

CHURRO

1. FOR OVEN METHOD: Preheat your oven to 350 F.

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, protein powder (or ground flaxseeds), maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder. Stir in the almond milk and mix until smooth. *If using rolled oats - blend in a blender until it reaches a fine flour consistency.

   

2. Transfer half the batter to a 6-ounce oven-safe ramekin, small bowl or baking pan.

   

3. Add date butter and top with remaining batter.

   

4. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut sugar + cinnamon until combined. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.

   

5. OVEN METHOD: Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 19-21 minutes, or until set 

   OR

   MICROWAVE METHOD: Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until set.

   Drizzle with some melted coconut butter, dairy-free yogurt or nut butter, if desired and enjoy.

   

BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

1. FOR OVEN METHOD: Preheat your oven to 350 F.

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, protein powder (or ground flaxseeds), maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder. Stir in the almond milk and mix until smooth. *If using rolled oats - blend in a blender until it reaches a fine flour consistency.

   Stir in half of the blueberries.

   

2. Transfer half the batter to a 6-ounce oven-safe ramekin, small bowl or baking pan.

   Top with remaining blueberries. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut sugar + cinnamon until combined. Sprinkle evenly over the oats along with chopped nuts.

   

3. OVEN METHOD: Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 19-21 minutes, or until set 

   OR

   MICROWAVE METHOD: Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until set.

   Drizzle with some melted coconut butter, dairy-free yogurt or nut butter, if desired and enjoy.

   

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY

1. FOR OVEN METHOD: Preheat your oven to 350 F.

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, protein powder (or ground flaxseeds), maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder. Stir in the almond milk and mix until smooth. *If using rolled oats - blend in a blender until it reaches a fine flour consistency.

   

2. Transfer half the batter to a 6-ounce oven-safe ramekin, small bowl or baking pan. 

   Add peanut butter, then layer with the jam and top with remaining batter.

   

3. Top with chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate.

   

4. OVEN METHOD: Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 19-21 minutes, or until set 

   OR

   MICROWAVE METHOD: Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until set.

   Drizzle with some melted coconut butter, dairy-free yogurt or nut butter, if desired and enjoy.

   

GRAIN-FREE

1. FOR OVEN METHOD: Preheat your oven to 350 F.

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, protein powder (or ground flaxseeds), maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder. Stir in the almond milk and mix until smooth. 

   

2. Transfer to a 6-ounce ramekin or small bowl or baking pan. Top with chocolate chips.

   

3. OVEN METHOD: Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 19-21 minutes, or until set 

   OR

   MICROWAVE METHOD: Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until set.

   Drizzle with some melted coconut butter, dairy-free yogurt or nut butter, if desired and enjoy.

   

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Recipe Notes

• Nutrition facts are for the gluten-free base version with oat flour
• Nutrition facts for the grain-free base version would be 632 calories, 26g protein, 52g carbs, 10g fiber, 39g fat, 33g sugar
• The protein powder/ground flaxseed omits the need for an egg or banana. Feel free to add half a small mashed banana or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, if desired. 

Nutrition Facts

Baked Oats

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 472 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Carbohydrates 80g27%

Fiber 5g20%

Sugar 34g38%

Protein 19g38%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.