Baked Oatmeal Recipe (Easy, Vegan, Any Flavor)
This cozy baked oatmeal is warm, hearty, and made with simple pantry ingredients. It’s naturally vegan, mixed in one bowl, and endlessly customizable with your favorite fruits, nuts, or flavors. Perfect for meal prep or lazy weekend mornings.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana (or ½ cup applesauce)
- 1 ½ cups plant-based milk (such as oat or soy)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter (or coconut oil or neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins (choose your favorites, about 1 to 1½ cups total)
- 1 cup fruit fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, chopped strawberries, diced apples, pears, peaches, or sliced bananas
- ¼ cup nuts or seeds chopped walnuts, pecans, sliced almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup sweet or fun add-ins chocolate chips, shredded coconut, dried cranberries, chopped dates, or raisins
- flavor boosters a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom for warmth; 2–3 teaspoons lemon or orange zest for brightness; or 1–2 tablespoons nut butter swirled on top for richness
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the banana. Whisk in the plant-based milk, maple syrup, melted butter or oil, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Fold in any fruit, nuts, or other add-ins.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Swirl in nut butter if using. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.
- Cool & serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with vegan yogurt or a splash of plant milk, and your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Fridge: Allow to cool, then store covered for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Freezer: Slice into portions, wrap individually, and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat straight from frozen or thaw overnight in the fridge.
Flavor Combo Ideas:
- Blueberry Almond: blueberries + sliced almonds + lemon zest
- Apple Cinnamon: diced apples + walnuts + pinch of nutmeg
- Banana Bread: mashed banana + pecans + chocolate chips
- Peach Cobbler: peaches + almonds + shredded coconut
- Tropical: chopped pineapple + mango + cashews + shredded coconut
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 9 servings) | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 1mg
Find it online:
https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/baked-oatmeal-recipe/Scan the QR code for updates, tips, and to ask me any questions!
