Baked oats is the latest food trend going viral on TikTok for good reason. This recipe is simple, delicious, and comforting – and can easily be made gluten-free or vegan. It’s essentially oatmeal but with a little more going on, and the fact that there’s no stirring means you can use the time you would have spent on the hob doing yoga, meditating, or just closing your inbox tame.
All of the products listed below are designed to be fed to one person, require only five minutes to prepare, and take 25 minutes in the oven. They also heat up nicely if you have leftovers or want to prepare them for busy weekday mornings. You can do the following with regular oats, of course, but quinoa and buckwheat flakes are great too. Flash your oats (or quinoa or buckwheat) in a blender for a more cake-like consistency – but you can skip this if you’re in a rush / prefer more texture.
In terms of more variations, I love adding even more fruits and vegetables to the base mix. If you have any pumpkin puree, sweet potato or pumpkin left, this will add a natural sweetness and creaminess to the finished dish. You can also grate some apples or pears, or use the citrus peel that you hang around to avoid waste. A splash of tahini or your favorite nut butter is delicious too.
If you love these recipes, also try the Fruit Bowl Bake in my cookbook Eat Green.
Raspberry Bakewell Oatmeal
ingredients
- 40 g rolled oats (or quinoa or buckwheat flakes)
- 1/2 a small ripe banana, mashed
- 120 ml of your favorite milk (or Mylk)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Large handful of raspberries (or other berries)
- A small handful of flaked almonds
- A dash of Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free alternative) to serve
method
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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a small baking dish or baking dish with a little butter or coconut oil.
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Mix all ingredients (except the yogurt) in a bowl until they are combined. Place in the bowl and bake for about 25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
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After leaving the oven, let it cool down for about 10 minutes. Add the Greek yogurt and a little extra maple syrup or honey if you’d like – then eat straight from the bowl.
Remarks
That would be fantastic with cherries too. I used frozen berries as we are just out of season. If you don’t have flaked almonds, just chop up some regular ones.
Carrot cake style baked oats
ingredients
- 40 g rolled oats (or quinoa or buckwheat flakes)
- 1/2 a small ripe banana, mashed
- 120 ml of your favorite milk (or Mylk)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small carrot, coarsely grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger / spice mixture / nutmeg
- A few tablespoons of chopped walnuts and / or pistachios
- A few tablespoons of raisins / dried fruits / dates
- A pinch of salt
- A dash of Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free alternative) to serve
method
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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a small baking dish or baking dish with a little butter or coconut oil.
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Mix all ingredients (except the yogurt) in a bowl until they are combined. Place in the bowl and bake for about 25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
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After leaving the oven, let it cool down for about 10 minutes. Add the Greek yogurt and some extra maple syrup or honey if you’d like – then eat straight from the bowl.
Remarks
When you run out of carrots, rub a small apple into it instead. 1 and 1/2 tbsp chai mix are ideal as a substitute for cinnamon and ginger / spice mix / nutmeg.
Blueberry & Chocolate Baked Oats
ingredients
- 40 g rolled oats (or quinoa or buckwheat flakes)
- 1/2 a small ripe banana, mashed
- 120 ml of your favorite milk (or Mylk)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A handful of blueberries
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- A small handful of roughly chopped nuts (or seeds)
- A dash of Greek yogurt (or a dairy-free alternative) to serve
method
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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a small baking dish or baking dish with a little butter or coconut oil.
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Mix all ingredients (except the yogurt) in a bowl until they are combined. Place in the bowl and bake for about 25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
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3
After leaving the oven, let it cool down for about 10 minutes. Add the Greek yogurt and a little extra maple syrup or honey if you’d like – then eat straight from the bowl.
Remarks
All berries would work here – and protein powder is a great substitute for cocoa. When you’re feeling decadent, toss a few roughly chopped squares of dark chocolate into the mixture.
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