Baked Oats with Banana and Cocoa Recipe
A quick and healthy baked oats recipe that combines rolled oats, ripe banana, and a touch of sweetness, perfect for a single serving breakfast or snack. This gluten-free, protein-rich comfort food is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes and can be customized with cocoa powder for a chocolate twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate flavor)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Other
- Cooking spray (for greasing the ramekin)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a ramekin or an oven-safe small baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the rolled oats, ripe banana, egg, maple syrup, baking powder, salt, and optional cocoa powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, about 1 minute.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin. Place it in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the baked oats to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before serving. Optionally, add frosting or toppings of your choice.
Notes
- You can swap maple syrup with honey or agave syrup for different sweetness options.
- Adding cocoa powder creates a delicious chocolate version.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
- This recipe is gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oats.
- Feel free to top baked oats with fresh fruit, nuts, or yogurt for added nutrition.