Blended Baked Oats Recipe

Inspired by TikTok

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 01/22/23
Tested by Tara Omidvar
Blended Baked Oats in a ramekin with a spoon

The Spruce Eats / Diana Chistruga

Prep: 7 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 32 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 ramekin

A viral TikTok recipe inspired this recipe for easy breakfast baked oats. It's a simple blended oatmeal recipe made in an individual ramekin or mug that can be scaled up to serve 2, 3, 4, or more.

A 1-cup ramekin or oven-safe mug is a perfect size for these blended baked oats, and there are tons of possible variations. The basic formula is sweetened with a bit of maple syrup or honey along with a banana. The banana sweetens the mixture a bit more, and there isn't much banana flavor at all. If you prefer baked oats without a banana, you can replace it with 1/4 cup of applesauce or another banana substitute.

The oat mixture is blended to make a smooth batter, so the oatmeal has a cake-like texture. Besides the enjoyment of having cake for breakfast, blended baked oats are whole grain and gluten-free!

A standard-size high-speed blender works well for making 2 or more servings, but for 1 serving, your best bet is a smaller bullet-style blender or immersion blender.

"A tasty breakfast with minimum effort! Recipe has just the right amount of sweetness, I sprinkled cinnamon sugar on top and it was a great additional flavor. I'll definitely add some cinnamon in the mixture as well next time! Cake-like texture and chocolate chips will make kids love this recipe." —Tara Omidvar

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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 large egg

  • 3 tablespoons milk, or non-dairy milk

  • 1 tablespoon honey, or maple syrup

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1/4 cup ripe mashed banana

  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar, or demerara sugar, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Blended Baked Oats ingredients in bowls

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  2. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 F. Spray an 8-ounce ramekin or oven-safe mug with cooking spray.

    Ramekin and cooking spray

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  3. Combine the egg, milk, sweetener, oats, baking powder, salt, and banana in a blender. Alternatively, if using an immersion blender, combine in a bowl. Blend the oat mixture until smooth.

    Egg, milk, sweetener, oats, baking powder, salt, and banana mixture in a blender

    The Spruce Eats / Diana Chistruga

  4. Pour the blended oat mixture into the ramekin or mug and swirl all but about 1 teaspoon of the mini chocolate chips into the batter.

    Blended oat mixture in a bowl

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  5. Top with the remaining 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips and cinnamon sugar, if using. Bake the blended oats for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs clinging to it.

    Blended Baked Oats with chocolate chips in a ramekin

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Tips

  • A single-serving blender is the best choice for making one serving.
  • Make sure to spray the ramekin with cooking spray or grease it with oil or butter.
  • The baked oats will be dry if overbaked. Stick to about 20 to 22 minutes for 8-ounce ramekins or about 15 to 17 minutes for 6-ounce ramekins.
  • If you don't have a blender, you may use oat flour to make baked oats. Alternatively, use a food processor to grind rolled oats into a smooth flour. Using oat flour, make the batter with a whisk or electric mixer.


Recipe Variations

  • Chocolate-Chocolate Chip: Add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the blender.
  • Blueberry Lemon: Add 1/4 teaspoon of grated lemon zest to the blender. Omit the chocolate chips, stir about 8 to 12 blueberries into the batter in the ramekin, and sprinkle a few more blueberries over the top.
  • Cinnamon Berry: Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the blender. Omit the chocolate chips and stir a few sliced strawberries or whole blueberries or raspberries into the batter in the ramekin and top with a few more sliced berries. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake as directed.
  • Pumpkin Pecan: Omit the banana and chocolate chips. Add an extra 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, a dash of nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla, and 3 tablespoons of milk. Swirl about 2 tablespoons of finely chopped pecans into the ramekin and top with a teaspoon of chopped pecans and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar—bake as directed.
  • With Jam: Swirl 1 to 2 tablespoons of jam or preserves into the batter in the ramekin. Top with mini chocolate chips or berries.
  • Vegan Baked Oats: Use an egg substitute or a flax "egg." In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water. Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes, add to the blender and proceed with the recipe. Use vegan chocolate chips or a berry or chopped fruit mix-in.
  • To make the baked oats without banana, replace it with about 1/4 cup of applesauce.
  • Some optional topping ideas include toasted coconut, caramel or chocolate sauce, sugar-free syrup or fruit syrup, whipped topping, vanilla or plain yogurt, chopped toasted nuts, or demerara sugar.







How to Store

  • If you make a larger batch and have leftover portions, cover the ramekins and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until hot.

Can I use steel-cut oats in baked oats?

Steel cut oats may be used, but the texture will not be as smooth as with rolled oats.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
465 Calories
15g Fat
75g Carbs
15g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 465
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 188mg 63%
Sodium 352mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 5mg 25%
Calcium 185mg 14%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 577mg 12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)