Baked Oats (Cake for Breakfast)
This TikTok sensation makes eating oatmeal feel like dessert! Blend oats with banana, milk, and your favorite mix-ins, then bake until fluffy and cake-like. It's healthy enough for breakfast but delicious enough to be dessert. The best part? Endless flavor combinations!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Mix-ins: chocolate chips, berries, peanut butter, etc.
- Toppings: yogurt, fruit, nuts
Instructions
- 1 Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a small ramekin or oven-safe bowl.
- 2 Add oats, banana, milk, egg, maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a blender.
- 3 Blend until smooth and well combined.
- 4 Pour batter into prepared ramekin.
- 5 Add your desired mix-ins (chocolate chips, berries, etc.) and gently stir or press into the top.
- 6 Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden on top.
- 7 Let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- 8 Top with yogurt, fresh fruit, nut butter, or your favorite toppings.
- 9 Enjoy warm!
Chef's Tips
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The ripe banana is key for sweetness and moisture.
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Don't skip the baking powder - it makes them fluffy!
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Quick oats work too but rolled oats give better texture.
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Popular flavor combos: chocolate chip banana, blueberry, apple cinnamon, peanut butter chocolate.
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Make multiple servings and reheat throughout the week.
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These can also be made in muffin tins for grab-and-go breakfasts.
Nutrition Information
| Calories | 280kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10g |
| Carbohydrates | 42g |
| Fat | 8g |
| Fiber | 5g |
| Sugar | 16g |
| Sodium | 180mg |
*Nutrition values are approximate per serving and based on ingredients listed. Values may vary based on specific brands used.