Baked Oats Cake Style (Printable Version)

Warm, fluffy baked oats with banana and vanilla, ideal for a wholesome breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
08 - 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

10 - 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend mashed banana, egg, milk, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in optional chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon if using.
05 - Transfer batter into the prepared baking dish and even out the surface with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top turns golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but keeps you full for hours.
  • Ready in 35 minutes from craving to your plate.
  • Works perfectly as grab-and-go breakfast or a sneaky dessert.
  • One bowl cleanup if you're strategic about it.
02 -
  • A truly ripe banana makes or breaks this—underripe fruit means you'll need to add more liquid, and the texture suffers.
  • Don't overbake even one minute longer than needed; these go from moist to dry shockingly fast once they hit 26 minutes.
  • If you want cake-like texture, take the time to blend your oats into fine flour; the difference is noticeable and worth it.
03 -
  • Keep a ripe banana in the freezer just for this recipe—thaw and use when ready, and it'll taste just as good while saving you from banana waste.
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix more smoothly together, so pull your egg and milk out of the fridge 10 minutes before you start.
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