Baked Oats

This super easy and healthy blended baked oats recipe is completely taking over the internet right now, and for very good reason!

Baked oats have been all over social media this month.

Have you tried the popular recipe yet?

As someone who first started posting single serving baked oatmeal recipes way back in 2010 (yes, seriously… here’s proof), I am one hundred percent here for this trend.

For my take on the viral TikTok recipe, I used the chocolate chip cookie baked oats from my blog, doubled the milk for more of a gooey cookie dough texture and added a little baking powder to help the baked oatmeal cake rise.

You may also like this Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip

Baked oatmeal ingredients

The recipe calls for rolled oats, baking powder, salt, milk of choice (plant based milk is fine), banana or applesauce, sweetener, and optional add-ins or toppings.

Can I use quick oats? Yes, you can! The recipe works with quick cooking oats or old fashioned oats. I do not recommend using steel cut oats in baked oatmeal.

What kind of sweetener? Use your favorite all purpose granulated, powdered, or liquid sweetener. For sugar free baked oats, erythritol or a stevia baking blend are fine.

What if I don’t want to use banana or applesauce? Substitute in ingredient with a similar texture, such as plain yogurt, canned pumpkin, mashed sweet potato, or silken tofu for high protein baked oats.

Can I use almond milk? Yes, almond, cashew, soy, coconut milk, or oat milk all work if you want to make vegan baked oats.

I topped mine with chocolate chips and Coconut Whipped Cream.

Here’s a chocolate version: Chocolate Baked Oats

And now I’m debating whether or not to actually start posting recipe videos on my currently empty TikTok account (chocolatecoveredkatie).

There are just too many forms of social media these days… it’s impossible to keep up!

How to make baked oats

If you’re baking the oatmeal in the oven, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Or skip this step for microwave oatmeal.

Stir the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, milk of choice, banana or applesauce, sweetener, and optional nut butter together. Blend if desired.

Pour the baked oatmeal batter into a heat safe dish. If you want a gooey center inside, use a deeper dish or large mug. Otherwise choose a wide and shallow dish.

Bake 25 minutes on the oven center rack, or microwave one to two minutes. Apply toppings as desired, and enjoy.

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TikTok baked oats

Feel free to bake the oatmeal in the microwave or the oven, whichever you prefer.

Or you can always skip the baking step entirely and just eat the unbaked oatmeal batter cold. To each their own.

Many of the trending TikTok baked oat recipes call for blending the oats (or using oat flour), so I blended mine this time too.

If you don’t have a blender or prefer a chewier texture to your baked oat cake, it’s fine to skip the blending step and simply mix everything together with a spoon instead.

As for variations, feel free to add a tablespoon of your favorite protein powder, stir 1/4 tsp of cinnamon into the batter, or add your favorite nut butter or Homemade Nutella to the center of the oatmeal cake.

Above, watch the baked oats recipe video

*For a larger serving size, make these Baked Oatmeal Bars.

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Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk of choice
1/4 cup mashed banana or applesauce
1 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice
optional 1-2 tbsp nut butter of choice

Instructions

If using the oven, preheat oven to 350 F. Stir all ingredients, blend if desired, and pour into an oven-safe dish. Use a deeper dish if you want it gooey inside or a wider dish if not. (Watch the recipe video above – You can either blend in the optional nut butter or add it in the middle.) Bake 25 minutes (or microwave 1-2 minutes). Add any toppings if you wish.
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Notes

Also be sure to try these healthy Sweet Potato Brownies.

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FAQs

Why won't my baked oats cook? ›

Utilize Leaveners. One of the main reasons that your baked oatmeal isn't rising is because you're not using leaveners, ie. baking powder and baking soda.

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Is it OK to eat baked oats everyday? ›

Oatmeal's high fiber content and prebiotic qualities may benefit your body in more ways than one. Making oatmeal a regular part of your menu can potentially lower your disease risk, help your gut health thrive, make bowel movements easier and keep you feeling fuller for longer.

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Why are my baked oats so dry? ›

Dry baked oats result from using too much oats or not enough liquid. You should find that this recipe yields moist and fluffy oats!

What's the difference between baked oats and oatmeal? ›

The difference between baked oatmeal and baked oats is all in the texture. "And getting that cake-like texture comes from adding the egg, but also blending the ingredients well," Jawad explains. You can double (or triple) the recipe.

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How do you know when baked oats are done? ›

Bake for 8-10 mins in the air-fryer or 20-25 mins in the oven until well-risen and the baked oats spring back when lightly pressed.

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Do you have to soak oats before baking? ›

Soaking not only softens the oats, but it also makes them more tender, quicker to cook, and easier to digest. In a side-by-side comparison, we found that unsoaked oats lacked that fluffy, creamy texture soaked oats provide. So, from here on out, we'll be soaking. Once they're soaked, it's time to cook.

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Is there a downside to eating oatmeal? ›

As it is bland in nature, overconsuming oats may lead to an increase in sugar intake. Opting for an oats-only diet may deprive your body of getting nourishment from other healthy food sources.

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Are baked oats good for gut health? ›

Oats contain a type of soluble fiber, called beta glucan, which lowers blood glucose and cholesterol levels, thus reducing risk of heart disease and diabetes. Beta glucan also promotes healthy gut bacteria and intestinal health.

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Can I use water instead of milk for baked oats? ›

It doesn't even have to be a milk—you can just use water, or a mix of yogurt and water, or applesauce and water, or keifer or whatever liquid you want to infuse your baked oatmeal with.

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Why is my baked oatmeal gummy? ›

Oats absorb moisture as they sit—so if you let your batter sit before you bake, you'll run the risk of making a dense, thick, gummy baked oatmeal (when you really want a light, fluffy one), she explains.

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How long to soak oats before baking? ›

Soaking is simple to do, place the desired amount of oatmeal into a cooking pot 10-12 hours before you plan on preparing the oatmeal. Cover it with water, and add a little lemon juice or vinegar to reduce phytic acid (another gut irritant). There are other acids you can use instead, learn more here.

Is oatmeal better for you than potatoes? ›

Compare 100 calories of baked potato to 100 calories of oatmeal, and you find a bit less protein (3 grams vs. 4), a bit more starch (18 grams vs. 16) and a similar mineral profile (potatoes have more potassium, but oats have more selenium). But potatoes beat out oats in just about every vitamin, as well as fiber.

Which oatmeal is best for baking? ›

Old Fashioned: Also called rolled oats, old fashioned oats are flat and flakey. They absorb more water and cook faster than steel-cut oats — usually in about 5 minutes — and are the oat of choice for granola bars, cookies, and muffins.

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What is the healthiest version of oatmeal? ›

Look for options with no artificial additives or preservatives. Steel-cut oats, rolled oats, or old-fashioned oats are often considered healthier choices because they retain more of their natural nutrients and fiber compared to instant or flavored oatmeal varieties.

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Why do my oats take so long to cook? ›

Thicker oats have more starch to break down and absorb water, requiring longer cooking times. Processing: The extent of processing also plays a role. Quick oats are further pre-steamed and rolled even thinner than "regular.

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Are baked oats supposed to be gooey? ›

Baked oats should have a soft and tender, cake-like consistency, and should not be soggy. If the center is soggy, the oats likely need a little more time in the oven. Be sure to bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.