However, you can double or triple this easy recipe by throwing everything together in a blender and then dividing it into multiple ramekins. Double or triple the recipe: Most baked oats recipe is for one, just like a mug cake.For making a runnier or softer center, make sure to mix either the peanut butter of Nutella with a touch of milk or yogurt. Choose for the filling something that can easily melt under heat: Nutella, caramel, nut butter, pudding, chocolate, among others are some of the best choices.While the first uses the oats whole and has more of a sweet bar texture, the second blends the oats, resulting in a cake-like texture. Moreover, the difference between baked oatmeal and baked oats is all in the texture. Use a food processor or high-speed blender to blend the ingredients: Except for the baking powder, you want to blend the ingredients well in order for the baked oats to have a cake-like texture.This may cause it to lose a bit of its risen power and the baked oats can become chewer! If blending the baking powder, you take the risk of over-mixing. Because we used rolled oats, the baked oats will already be dense and chewy. Do NOT blend baking powder: Make sure to mix or whisk the baking powder at the very end by hand after blending the other ingredients.WATCH OUR QUICK VIDEO FOR THE STEP-BY-STEP! Tips for making this baked oats recipe You can serve with fresh berries if you want! Let cool for at least 2-3 minutes and enjoy while is still warm. It will rise like a cake! The center will be soft because of the melted filling. Bake in the middle rack for about 18-22 minutes or until baked oats are set.Then cover the filling with the remaining mixture. Place the Nutella, peanut butter, or chopped chocolate in the center. Pour 2/3 of the oat mixture into the greased ramekin.Then mix in the baking powder by using a small silicone spatula or whisk! Make sure there are no lumps! Meanwhile, in a blender, blend together the rolled oats, milk, vanilla, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, and honey until almost smooth.Grease a 10 to 12-oz ramekin or oven-safe bowl with no-stick cooking spray and reserve. For a healthy dessert or breakfast, use either dark or bittersweet chocolate chips! Topping: Although optional, you can use mint, cinnamon, peanut butter, or chocolate chips for topping the oats.It will make the center fudgier but it is optional! If using Nutella or almond butter, I recommend mixing with a splash of milk before spooning into the center of the unbaked oats batter.
It must be something that melts well while baking. Filling: There are several options to choose from such as Nutella, creamy peanut butter or any nut butter, chopped chocolate (preferably dark or bittersweet), or prepared protein chocolate pudding.Baking powder: Our recipe is egg-free! Baking powder will be the leavening agent here!.Sweetener: I used honey but you can use (sugar-free) maple syrup, sugar, brown sugar, or powdered Swerve or any other sugar substitute.If you want, mix in 1 tsp of chia seeds after blending the other ingredients as an extra source of protein! For a dairy-free version, you may use 2 TBSP of mashed bananas instead, but decrease the amount of sweetener because bananas are already sweet. Please do not use another type as others are not as thick. Greek yogurt: Because we are making baked oat without bananas, I used yogurt instead (the plain one but you can use a vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt).But add an extra tablespoon of yogurt to the mixture because protein powders tend to dry baked goods). Unsweetened cocoa powder: I used the 100% natural unsweetened cocoa powder, but you can use any of your like! If you prefer to make protein baked oats, substitute chocolate protein powder for cocoa powder.