Description
These Baked Oats are a warm, wholesome breakfast that tastes like cake but is made with simple, nourishing ingredients. Soft, fluffy, and customizable with fruits, chocolate, or nuts, this easy baked oats recipe is perfect for quick breakfasts or meal prep.
Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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3/4 cup milk
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: chocolate chips, berries, banana slices, chopped nuts
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish or two ramekins.
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If you want a smooth, cake-like texture, blend the rolled oats in a blender until they resemble oat flour.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the oats (or oat flour), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Add the milk, egg, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract.
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Stir everything together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
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Fold in any optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips or berries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
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Add extra toppings on top if desired.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
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Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
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Blending the oats creates a soft, cake-like baked oats texture.Leaving the oats whole gives a more traditional baked oatmeal texture.If using protein powder, add about 2–3 tablespoons extra milk to maintain moisture.Avoid overbaking to keep the oats soft and fluffy.You can bake the mixture in ramekins for individual portions.
