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.

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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

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.

Why aren't my baked oats baking? ›

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. If you've made any of my baked oats recipe, you'll see that I use a mixture of both baking powder and baking soda.

Why are my baked oats soggy? ›

Why did my baked oatmeal turn out soggy? All of my baked oatmeal recipes are a bit soft, but shouldn't be too soggy. If a recipe calls for mashed bananas, make sure the mashed bananas aren't overly ripe or that could add extra liquid. If yours turns out gooey or soggy, you might need to cook it longer.

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Are baked oats as healthy as overnight oats? ›

The intensity of heat while cooking is the contributing factor, lower the heat better the nutrient availability. When you soak the oats overnight, it's almost like you're cooking them, but the process is much longer and slower, and it's done without heat. Hence, it is more nutrient rich than cooked version.

Is there a downside to eating oatmeal? ›

Oats can cause gas and bloating. To minimize side effects, start with a low dose and increase slowly to the desired amount.

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Why I stopped eating oatmeal every? ›

If you are not used to eating a lot of fiber, it may cause bloating (22). Also, the fiber, raffinose, and starch from oats are broken down by the action of bacteria in the large intestine, which produces gas (3). This may be why some people eliminate oatmeal from their diet schedules.

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Why did my baked oats turn green? ›

Consumers occasionally report greenish colors generated in their oat products when cooking in tap water. Here we have investigated pH and ferrous (Fe(2+)) ion as possible mechanisms for this color change. Steel-cut oat groats can turn brown-green color when cooked in alkaline conditions (pHs 9 to 12).

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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.

Do I need to toast oats before baking? ›

Toasting the oats gives them great texture & nuttiness. Now I use toasted oats in everything that I use oats for (cookies, muffins & granola), and especially over night oats.

How long to soak oats before baking? ›

Soak the oats 8-24 hours before baking. The day before you want to make this for breakfast, put the oats, coconut milk, and yogurt in a medium mixing bowl, stir to combine, and cover with a towel to soak overnight. You can also butter your 9x13 baking dish the night before so it's ready.

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Should baked oatmeal be refrigerated? ›

if you want to double the recipe, make it in a 9×13-inch pan and double the ingredients. Feel free to add nuts or use fresh or frozen fruit instead of the dried fruit. Store the baked oatmeal in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

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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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What not to add in overnight oats? ›

As Best points out, "some of the worst ingredients that are mistakenly added to healthy overnight oat recipes include chocolate sauce, sugar, syrup, and dried fruit."

Which is better overnight oats or baked oats? ›

Additionally, overnight oats retain more of their natural nutrients since they are not exposed to high heat during the cooking process. Cooked oats, on the other hand, have a higher glycemic index compared to overnight oats. This means they may cause a more rapid increase in blood sugar levels.

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Do overnight oats spike blood sugar? ›

Oats have a low glycemic index, meaning they cause a slower and more gradual rise in blood sugar levels compared to refined carbohydrates. This slow release of glucose into the bloodstream helps prevent spikes in blood sugar, promoting stable glycemic control.

Are baked oats healthy for weight loss? ›

Oats are a good source of prebiotic fiber that supports gut health, which is linked to weight regulation. Also, as a food containing soluble fiber, oats have the potential to positively affect digestion and even diversify your gut microbiota, which studies suggest can potentially translate to weight loss, too.

Is it OK to eat oatmeal cookies everyday? ›

Both whole grain oats and raisins are a good source of fiber. The presence of whole grain oats will also help you stay fuller longer. That said, oatmeal raisin cookies are still cookies with higher butter and sugar content than other snacks, so they should only be considered a healthy snack in moderation.

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Are baked rolled oats good for you? ›

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.