baked oats recipe

Healthy Baked Oats Recipe You’ll Want Every Chilly Morning

There’s something magical about waking up on a chilly winter morning to the smell of cinnamon, oats, and a hint of vanilla wafting through the kitchen. This baked oats recipe is a comforting American classic I’ve adapted from my time in the States, infused with just a bit of the nurturing love my Italian Nonna used to pour into her rustic morning dishes. Though she never baked oats, I imagine she’d approve of this soul-warming twist—especially with a good drizzle of maple syrup.

Whether you’re prepping breakfast for two or craving a wholesome dessert alternative, this baked oatmeal will hit the spot.

🕒 Prep & Cook Time

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 2

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 ripe banana (mashed)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional mix-ins: blueberries, chopped nuts, chocolate chips
baked oats recipe
Cozy mornings start here! Dive into this warm baked oats recipe—topped with bananas, berries, walnuts, and a drizzle of pure maple sweetness. Comforting, healthy, and simply delicious.

🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two small ramekins or one medium baking dish.

2. Mix the Base

In a bowl, mash the banana. Add the milk, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.

3. Add Dry Ingredients

Stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Add any optional ingredients now (I love blueberries and walnuts in mine!).

4. Bake

Pour the mixture evenly into prepared ramekins. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and set.

5. Serve Warm

Let cool for a couple of minutes, then enjoy warm—perhaps with an extra drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.

❄️ Why This is Perfect for Winter

This baked oats recipe isn’t just easy and healthy—it’s also wonderfully warming. The cinnamon and banana give it a cozy, spiced sweetness, and the oats provide that hearty satisfaction that fuels you through a cold morning.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Twists

  • Make it ahead: Prep the mix the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
  • Vegan? Skip the egg and use a flax egg; swap dairy milk for almond or oat milk.
  • Dessert vibes: Add dark chocolate chips and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

📝 Share the Love!

Have you tried this baked oats recipe? Add your own twist and let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you!