This blended vegan baked oats has a fluffy cake-like texture and tastes like dessert! All you need is a blender and a few minutes of prep to make this delicious yet satisfying breakfast. Microwave and air-fryer options are available, too.
As a huge fan of oatmeal, I had already shared various breakfast recipes using oatmeal, such as banana flapjacks, vegan banana oatmeal muffins, and applesauce overnight oats. However, this blended baked oats might be the most indulgent one!
Although I love my classic baked oatmeal (especially my chocolate banana baked oatmeal), I have been loving this version lately. Blending oats and other ingredients in a blender gives you a smooth batter that bakes into a moist, cake-like texture.
It is great on its own, but I usually pair it with a protein shake or protein coffee to make an easy, high-protein meal.
💚Why you will love vegan baked oats
- Fluffy, moist, and perfectly sweetened - tastes like dessert!
- Made without eggs or banana and is naturally vegan + gluten-free
- Super simple to whip up that only requires a few minutes of prep
- Customize it with your favorite add-ins or toppings
🌾What you will need
- Oats - Both rolled or quick oats will work. Steel-cut oats will not work as they are hard to blend (use them in my steel-cut oats cookies instead). Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Applesauce - An egg substitute to add moisture. Can be substituted with an equal amount of pumpkin puree or ½ medium banana.
- Plant milk - I am using soy milk, but other plant-based milk, such as pea, almond, or oat milk, will also work.
- Maple syrup - Can be substituted with agave syrup or coconut nectar. For a sugar-free version, use a few drops of stevia or omit the sweetener completely.
- Chocolate chips - Make sure to use vegan chocolate chips (like Enjoy Life chocolate morsels) to keep this recipe vegan.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
✨Variations and topping ideas
- Chocolate baked oats - Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, blending it with the rest of the ingredients. You might need to add a splash of milk if the batter seems thick.
- Banana bread - Replace applesauce with ½ a banana, mashed, and add ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon (and any other spices) to the batter. Top with banana slices before serving.
- Blueberries - Omit chocolate chips and stir in a handful of frozen or fresh blueberries. Optionally, add ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon for some warmth.
- Pumpkin pie - Substitute applesauce with pumpkin puree and add ¼ to ½ teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice. Optionally, stir in a handful of chopped pecans.
- Make it high protein - Add a serving of your favorite protein powder. You will need to add more milk to ensure the batter is thin enough to be blended.
- Topping ideas - Go wild with the toppings! Some of my go-tos include fruits (like berries or banana slices), nuts and seeds, and coconut flakes. Plant-based yogurt, whipped cream, and nut butter help bring the indulgence to another level!
🔪How to make
Step 1: Add all ingredients except chocolate chips into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2: Stir in chocolate chips.
Step 3: Transfer batter to a greased 10 oz ramekin, and optionally, top with more chocolate chips.
Step 4: Bake for 15-20 minutes in an oven preheated to 180C/350F. Allow vegan baked oats to cool for a few minutes, and enjoy!
✔Helpful tips
- Grease ramekin - This prevents oats from sticking excessively to the sides of your ramekin.
- Avoid filling ramekin to the brim - This is to prevent overflowing during baking. I recommend using a14oz ramekin for baking.
- Take care not to overbake - Overbaking will dry out baked oats. It is done baking when firm to the touch and is not gooey in the middle.
- Microwave or air-fry - For even quicker cooking, microwave vegan baked oats for 90-120 seconds, or until oats are cooked through. You can also air fry them at 180C/350F for 12-15 minutes.
- Using leftover applesauce - Have leftover applesauce from this recipe? Use it to make my applesauce baked oats or banana applesauce muffins!
❄️Storing and meal prep ideas
Meal prep suggestions - Consider multiplying the ingredients and baking them in multiple ramekins or using an appropriately-sized baking pan.
Fridge - Cover leftover vegan baked oats with silicon lids or Saran wraps. They can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. You can enjoy it cold, or reheat before serving.
Freezer - You can freeze them for 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheating - Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F/180°C for 5-8 minutes. Alternatively, microwave at 15-second intervals until hot.
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❔Commonly asked questions
If your baked oats turns out to be soggy or gooey in the middle, you might have either added too much liquid or underbaked them. Double-check your ingredient measurements and make sure to bake until the center is firm, or a toothpick comes out mostly clean when inserted down the middle.
If your baked oats did not rise much and has a dense, rubbery texture, check if your baking powder is still fresh. You can do a simple test by adding a small amount to hot water, where it should start bubbling vigorously.
Baked oats can be eaten cold, straight from the refrigerator, without reheating.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Baked Oats (no banana, Tiktok-inspired)
Equipment
- 1 8 oz ramekin
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats quick or rolled (use gluten-free if needed)
- ¼ cup applesauce (or pumpkin puree/ half mashed banana)
- ¼ cup soy milk Or other plant-based milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- If you have decided to bake your vegan baked oats, preheat the oven to 180C / 350F.
- Grease an 8 oz oven-safe ramekin with non-stick spray or oil.
- In a high-speed blender, add in all ingredients except chocolate chips. Blend until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips using a spoon or spatula.2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- You can either bake, microwave, or cook it in an air fryer. Baking - Bake them in an oven preheated to 180C/350F for 20-25 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden at the top. Microwave - Microwave for 90-120 seconds, or until the baked oats is cooked through. Cooking in the air fryer - Cook baked oats for 15-20 minutes at 180C/350F, or until it is set and lightly browned.
- Top your baked oats with toppings of choice, and serve it while warm!
Notes
- Grease ramekin - This prevents oats from sticking excessively to the sides of your ramekin.
- Avoid filling ramekin to the brim - This is to prevent overflowing during baking. I recommend using a14oz ramekin for baking.
- Take care not to overbake - Overbaking will dry out baked oats. It is done baking when firm to the touch and is not gooey in the middle.
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Nutrition
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Tonya says
I wonder what temp on the air fryer? Same as oven temp? Or lower?
Meesha says
At 180C/350F for 15-20 minutes.😁
Laura says
Can this be prepped the night before, kept in the refrigerator and then baked in the morning?
BTW Love this recipe.
Meesha says
Instead of refrigerating the batter, I think you can simply bake it the day before, and reheat it in the microwave the next morning.
Ayala Metzer says
these are delicious!! i added coconut and blended it in a food processor and it turned out amazing! i also baked them in a muffin pan and i doubled the recipe which gave me 8 yummy muffins 😋
Meesha says
Glad to hear that!😁
Camden says
These baked oats are so delicious!! It’s like eating a healthy cake for breakfast 😍 (or desert) (or a snack). I’ve tried other flavor variations as well!!
Meesha says
I am really happy to hear that!😁