These Cookie Dough Baked Oats are soft, fluffy and easy to make with oat flour, maple syrup and creamy nut butter. If you’re a fan of having breakfasts that taste like cake, you’ll love these easy gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan oats. No eggs or bananas required! Includes grain-free, paleo, low carb and keto sweetener options.
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Cookie dough Oatmeal Recipe
Want to enjoy some cookie dough for breakfast? These Cookie Dough Baked Oats are the perfect recipe for you. They’re made with creamy cashew butter, hearty oats and maple syrup. We like to throw in some dairy-free chocolate chips as well!
Baked oats are a popular TikTok trend right now – and for good reason! 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 Tortilla Wraps, Nature’s Cereal, Baked Feta Pasta, Dalgona Coffee, Pancake Cereal and more. This easy peanut butter oatmeal recipe is definitely a front runner!
These healthy, wholesome baked oats are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan without any refined sugars used. 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!
What is Baked Oatmeal? Is it Healthy?
Let’s dive into the nutritional benefits of baked oats. Gluten-free oat flour is 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! We like to sweeten my oatmeal with pure maple syrup, but you can use any liquid sweetener of choice.
Recipe Ingredients
All you need are a few main ingredients for the oatmeal base – no eggs, dairy or banana required!
- Gluten-Free Rolled Oats: We like Bob’s Red Mills.
- Protein Powder: Use your favorite brand either unflavored or vanilla, we like this one. 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 your preferred liquid sweetener. Coconut nectar syrup, date syrup, honey (if not vegan) and Lakanto Sugar-Free maple syrup are all good options. Use Yacon syrup for keto baked oats.
- Vanilla Extract: For flavor and sweetness.
- Ground Cinnamon: To add warmth and depth of flavor.
- Baking powder: This helps the oats rise. Use a grain-free brand as needed.
- Unsweetened Almond milk: Any plant-based milk will work.
- Fine Sea Salt: Optional, to balance out the sweetness.
- Creamy cashew butter: we like using natural cashew butter without any sugars or salt! Peanut butter or almond butter will work or if you want a nut-free alternative, you can try sunflower seed butter or tahini.
For the optional topping:
- Dairy-free chocolate chips: We like Hu’s Kitchen or Lily’s Sweets
- Creamy peanut butter
How to Make Cookie Dough 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!
- FOR OVEN METHOD: Preheat your oven to 350 F. Lightly grease an oven-safe ramekin (or two if needed).
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients (minus the chocolate chips) to a personal-sized or small blender. Blend until smooth and fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Transfer to Baking Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the ramekin(s). Top with additional chocolate chips.
Cook:
OVEN METHOD:
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until set. Allow the cake to cool for at least 2-3 minutes before enjoying. Top with a little bit of flakey sea salt (optional) and with a drizzle of some drippy cashew butter or nut butter of choice and enjoy.
MICROWAVE METHOD: Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until set.
- Add additional toppings and serve: Drizzle with some dairy-free yogurt or nut butter, if desired and enjoy.
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.
Baked Oat Variation Ideas
These are the baked oatmeal variations my family loves. 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 Muffin: Want to enjoy the flavors of a fresh-baked blueberry muffin for breakfast? This healthy Blueberry Baked Oats variation is the perfect recipe for you. It’s made with fresh blueberries, chopped pecans, cinnamon and coconut sugar.
- Grain Free: Made with almond flour instead of oat flour, this variation is a healthy and delicious grain-free alternative to classic baked oatmeal.
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!
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These Cookie Dough Baked Oats are soft, fluffy and easy to make with oat flour, maple syrup and creamy nut butter. If you're a fan of having breakfasts that taste like cake, you'll love these easy gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan oats. No eggs or bananas required! Includes grain-free, paleo, low carb and keto sweetener options.
- 1 cup gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk of choice (or any milk)
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or preferred sticky sweetener
- 1 1/2 tbsp creamy cashew butter cashew butter tastes the most like cookie dough but may sub with any nut / seed butter of choice
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tbsp plant-based protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) or 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds. Optional for extra protein / fiber.
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon , optional but adds extra flavor
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Small pinch fine sea salt
- Dairy-free or regular chocolate gems / chips
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an oven-safe ramekin (or two if needed).
Add all the ingredients (minus the chocolate chips) to a personal-sized or small blender. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
Stir in desired amount of chocolate chips. Pour the batter evenly into the ramekin(s). Top with additional chocolate chips.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until set. Allow the cake to cool for at least 2-3 minutes before enjoying.
Top with a little bit of flakey sea salt (optional) and with a drizzle of some drippy cashew butter or nut butter of choice and enjoy.
- Nutrition facts are for the gluten-free version with oat flour. The grain-free version would be 647 calories, 26g protein, 57g carbs, 39g fat, 9g fiber, 36g 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.
Crystal Barwick -
This recipe truly deserves 100 stars!!!!! I didn’t have cashew butter so as you said we could do use PB. I sF Choc Zero Maple. I didn’t have Flax Seed so I used Chia Seeds. I wanted to see if this recipe would make Good Waffles they are truly delicious. I truly love this recipe!!!