Description
This simple and wholesome baked oats recipe combines rolled oats, ripe banana, and a few wholesome ingredients into a healthy, delicious breakfast or snack option. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and optionally enhanced with cocoa powder for a chocolate twist, this baked treat is easy to prepare and perfect for a nutritious start to your day or a comforting anytime bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional, if making chocolate version)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a ramekin or oven-safe pan using cooking spray to ensure the baked oats don’t stick.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the rolled oats, ripe banana, egg, maple syrup, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder if using. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-combined, which should take about one minute.
- Pour and Bake: Transfer the blended batter into the prepared ramekin. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a cake tester or toothpick into the center; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oats to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before serving or adding any frosting or toppings of your choice. This helps it set and makes it easier to eat.
Notes
- Storage: Keep baked oats in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freezing: You can freeze baked oats either before or after baking. They will keep well for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (about 150g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
