Description
A simple and nutritious baked oats recipe perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. This recipe combines rolled oats, ripe banana, egg, and maple syrup with a touch of baking powder, resulting in a fluffy, cake-like bake that can optionally be made chocolatey with cocoa powder. Easy to prepare and bake, it offers a healthy alternative to traditional baked goods.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- Cooking spray
Optional
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional if making chocolate baked oats)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a ramekin or any oven-safe pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the rolled oats, ripe banana, large egg, maple syrup, baking powder, salt, and optional cocoa powder if using. Blend until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.
- Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin or oven-safe dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes 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 frosting if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store baked oats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: Baked oats can be frozen either before or after baking and will keep well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 73 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 164 mg
