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Vegan Baked Oatmeal For One is easily customizable with your favorite toppings. These blended baked oats offer a delightful, almost cake-like texture with wholesome ingredients, perfect for starting your day!
Oatmeal is my favorite way to start the day.
Whether I’m enjoying protein steel cut oatmeal, oatmeal blender pancakes, banana bread overnight oats, or this decadent baked oatmeal, I always feel ready to start the day when I eat oats.
It’s so fun to experiment with all the ways to eat oats, so I just had to share this variation, my take on baked oatmeal.
There are two versions of this recipe: one with blended oatmeal and another with whole rolled oats.
I prefer the blended version because when the oats are baked, it almost feels like you’re having cake for breakfast!
Ingredients
You will need a handful of simple ingredients to make this vegan baked oatmeal recipe:
- Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats are the star of this breakfast dish… you can’t make oatmeal without oats!
- Plant-Based Milk forms the oatmeal batter. I like using higher-protein milk such as almond or soy milk. You could also use oat milk for a double dose of oat creaminess!
- Applesauce adds moisture to the baked oats. A ripe banana or pumpkin puree would also work.
- Maple syrup adds sweetness to the baked oats and can be adjusted based on personal preference. Another liquid sweetener, like date paste or agave syrup, could also be used.
- Baking Powder helps create an extra fluffy baked oatmeal.
- Cinnamon and Salt add a final touch of flavor to balance the whole dish.
Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
Equipment
This vegan baked oatmeal for one fits perfectly in a small 8-ounce ramekin. You can choose any shape. I like making it in a heart shape, but a regular circular ramekin works great, too! Just make sure you’re using an oven-safe ramekin.
How to Make Baked Oatmeal for One
Follow these step-by-step instructions for making the best vegan baked oatmeal for one:
1. Place all ingredients except for the chocolate into a blender.
2. Blend until a smooth batter forms.
3. Add the chocolate chips to the blended oat mixture.
4. Pour the batter into a greased ramekin.
5. Sprinkle on additional chocolate chips.
6. Bake blended oats for 25 minutes.
Notes
Ensure all oats are fully processed by scraping down the sides of your blender. This step guarantees an extra fluffy, cake-like texture in your baked oatmeal.
Grease or spray your ramekin before adding the blended oatmeal mixture to prevent sticking once fully cooked.
Baked oats typically take at least 25 minutes to cook. They're ready when the top is light brown and firm.
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the oats. They're done cooking when the toothpick comes out clean without any crumbs.
Once finished baking, the edges of the baked oats will pull away from the ramekin, making it easy to remove if desired.
Air Fryer & Microwave Notes
I tried making this recipe in an air fryer and microwave, but it didn't turn out like in the oven. The oatmeal puffed up too fast and baked unevenly because of the amount of baking powder.
You might have better luck air-frying it at a lower temperature for longer, but baking is the way to go for that fluffy oatmeal cake-like experience!
Baked Oatmeal Variations
There are so many different ways to make vegan baked oatmeal. And since this is a single serving recipe, you can switch up the flavors each time you make it! Here are some ideas:
- Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal - Swap the applesauce for pumpkin puree and add pumpkin pie spice for a delicious fall treat.
- Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal - Swap the chocolate chips for blueberries and add some lemon juice and lemon zest for a fresh twist.
- Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal - Swap the applesauce for banana and add chopped strawberries and banana.
- Apple Baked Oatmeal - Instead of chocolate chips, add diced apple for an apple muffin like oatmeal.
- Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal - Incorporate shredded carrot, walnuts, and raisins, and enjoy carrot cake for breakfast!
- Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal - Swap the apple sauce with mashed banana and add a swirl of peanut butter before baking.
- Double Chocolate Oatmeal - Add cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips for a chocolatey treat.
Storage
This single serving of baked oats is best when served immediately, but if you have leftovers or prefer to prep in advance, store it in an airtight container in the fridge after it has cooled completely. When ready to reheat, microwave the baked oatmeal in 20-second intervals until heated through.
FAQ
You should be able to substitute water for plant-based milk. The baked oatmeal may be slightly less flavorful.
Steel-cut oats have a different texture from rolled oats and are not as easy to blend into a smooth batter. For this fluffy baked oats recipe, I recommend sticking with rolled or quick oats.
Oats are naturally gluten-free but can often be processed on the same equipment as gluten products. So, make sure to use certified gluten free oats if needed.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Baked Oatmeal For One
Equipment
- 8 oz ramekin
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- dash of salt
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk almond milk, soy milk, etc
- ⅛ cup unsweetened applesauce or banana, pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or any other liquid sweetener
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or other mix-ins like fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Place all ingredients except the chocolate (or other mix-in) into a blender.
- Blend until a smooth batter forms, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure all the oats are incorporated.
- Add the chocolate chips to the blended oat mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased ramekin.
- Sprinkle on additional chocolate chips.
- Bake blended oats for 23 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
Notes
- The oats are ready when the top is light brown and firm.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the oats. They're done cooking when the toothpick comes out clean without any crumbs.
- The edges of the baked oats will pull away from the ramekin, making it easy to remove if desired.
- I do not recommend air-frying or microwaving this oatmeal recipe.
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