Description
This delicious and nutritious Baked Oats recipe is a perfect quick breakfast or snack option. Combining rolled oats, ripe banana, egg, and maple syrup, it creates a moist, slightly sweet baked treat that can be made plain or with cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist. It’s easy to prepare in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients, blending everything into a smooth batter and baking it for around 20-25 minutes. Ideal for a wholesome start to the day or a satisfying snack.
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 of salt
- Cooking spray for greasing
Optional Ingredient
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate variation)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a ramekin or an oven-safe dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- 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, about one minute.
- Transfer Batter: Pour the blended batter into the prepared ramekin or baking dish, smoothing out the top if needed.
- Bake: Place the ramekin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The baked oats are ready when a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oats to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before serving. This helps it set perfectly and makes it easier to eat.
Notes
- Storage: Store baked oats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
- Freezing: You can freeze the baked oats either before or after baking. They will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (approximately)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 73mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 164mg
