One of my favourite recipes for a warm, cozy, and comforting breakfast is Apple Cinnamon Blended Baked Oats. Perfect for the fall (or any time of year), this one is super easy to make with a delightfully light and fluffy cake-like texture.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
If you haven't tried blended baked oats yet, hop on the bandwagon because these taste so darn good. As the name suggests, this recipe is made by blending oats with other ingredients to create a batter that produces a ridiculously moist and fluffy texture when baked. It went viral on TikTok for good reason! What makes it such a huge hit?
- Nutritious and wholesome - made with wholesome ingredients like eggs, bananas, apples, and oats, these baked oats steer clear of artificial additives, ensuring a nourishing start to your day. Elevate their nutritional value by incorporating your favorite superfoods!
- Simple and easy to make - this recipe is super straightforward and easy to make - perfect for everyone regardless of skill level.
- Addictively delicious - you'll be surprised by the smooth, moist, and airy texture of these baked oats.
- Air fryer or oven - whether in the oven or air fryer, these oats bake beautifully.
- Kid-tested and approved - kids love the warm and cozy taste and comforting texture of these baked oats, making them an instant hit with even the pickiest eaters.
- Friendly to special diets - with a few easy tweaks, you can easily adapt this recipe to accommodate vegan or gluten-free dietary needs.
- For the sweet tooth - indulge your sweet cravings! These baked oats offer a healthier alternative to conventional sugary delights like cakes, pies, brownies, and chocolate bars.
Ingredients
Please see recipe card below for exact quantities.
- Oats - you can use old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats, but steel cut oats will not work for this recipe.
- Baking powder - essential for giving our batter a lift during baking, resulting in a light and airy texture.
- Milk - while I prefer unsweetened almond milk, feel free to use any type of milk you have on hand.
- Egg - ensures that our oats properly bind and rise during baking for to a moist and fluffy texture. You can also use a flax egg for a vegan-friendly option.
- Applesauce - acts similarly to eggs by aiding in binding and rising, while also introducing moisture and natural sweetness to the mixture.
- Maple syrup - for a bit of added sweetness. You can use honey, agave nectar, or any other kind of sweetener.
- Vanilla extract - for a boost of delicious vanilla flavour.
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg - helps create that warm and cozy vibe.
- Pinch of salt - helps make all of the flavours pop.
- Diced apples - the star of the show, dice your choice of apple into tiny cubes.
- Chopped pecans - any other kind of nuts will work as well!
Instructions
STEP 1: Add ingredients #1-9 to blender.
STEP 2: Blend ingredients for 30 seconds until it turns into a smooth, runny batter.
STEP 3: Grease an 8-ounce ramekin (or other similar-sized oven-safe dish) with cooking spray, then pour batter mixture into it.
STEP 4: Add the diced apples and chopped pecans into the batter and mix. Top it off with a pinch of extra ground cinnamon.
STEP 5: Bake it in the air fryer (300°F for 12-15 min) or oven (350°F for 25-30 min).
STEP 6: Take it out, let it cool down for a few minutes, and drizzle a touch of maple syrup on top if you'd like. Enjoy!
NOTE: If you find it undercooked, simply extend the baking time by an extra 1 to 2 minutes, repeating as needed until you achieve the desired level of doneness. As oven performances can vary, it may take a bit of trial and error to figure out the right baking times for you.
Equipment
Any blender or food processor will get the job done when it comes to blending the ingredients for this recipe. Personally, I love my Nutribullet, which produces a smooth, runny batter every time. When it comes to baking, you have the option of using either an oven or an air fryer. My go-to air fryer is from Cosori; it not only bakes faster than an oven but also consistently delivers evenly cooked results. I also love using my compact countertop mini oven from Breville, which heats up super quickly and spares me the hassle of turning on my larger oven. For individual servings of this recipe, I opt for an 8-ounce ramekin, which is perfectly sized for single portions.
Use Oat Flour Instead
Rather than going through the hassle of blending whole oats every time, consider using oat flour as an alternative! This option is perfect for those without access to a blender or who prefer to avoid the inconvenience of using one each time they prepare this recipe.
Oat flour is readily available at most grocery stores, or you can easily create your own by blending rolled oats into a fine powder using a blender. Personally, I find it convenient to keep a container of oat flour in my kitchen - it's super versatile for a wide range of baking projects!
With the oat flour, all you have to do is whisk ⅓ cup of it with the other ingredients in a mixing bowl to create your batter. It's a huge time-saver.
Meal Prep and Storage
These blended baked oats have a shelf life of up to five days when stored in the refrigerator, making them ideal for batch preparation to enjoy over multiple days. While the recipe is tailored for single servings, you can easily scale up by doubling or tripling the ingredient quantities to prepare larger batches at once. For instance, instead of using ramekins for individual servings, consider pouring the batter into a large muffin tray or baking dish for convenient meal prep for the upcoming week.
Toasty's Tips
- Feel free to customize this with your favourite ingredients and toppings. I sometimes like mixing in some raisins or pairing it with some Greek yogurt.
- For a nutritional boost, mix in your choice of seeds and superfoods!
- For an extra protein boost, consider mixing in protein powder. I've personally added 1-2 tablespoon to my batter without altering any other ingredients.
- For optimal baking, I suggest using 8-ounce ramekins as they are sized perfectly for this recipe. If opting for a larger baking dish, be mindful that the batter will have a shallower depth when poured in, which may impact the baking time.
- To avoid using a blender, whisk the ingredients into a batter using oat flour instead. This saves time on blender clean-up afterwards while making this recipe more convenient to make each time.
FAQ
My baked oats seem undercooked. What do I do?
Bear in mind that cooking times can differ based on your oven or air fryer. To gauge doneness, pierce the centre of the baked oats with a toothpick - if it emerges clean, it's ready! If batter sticks to the toothpick, extend the baking time by 1 to 2 minutes, then recheck. Additionally, some prefer their baked oats slightly undercooked, but that's entirely your call!
I'm vegan. Do I have to use the egg?
A "flax egg" is a great vegan substitute for regular eggs. All you have to do is mix together 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoon of water. This will replace the moisture lost from one regular large egg.
What if I don't have a blender?
If you don't have a blender, don't worry! You can buy oat flour instead. Check out the section above to read how!
Other Flavours to Try
Check out these other easy and delicious Blended Baked Oats flavours:
📖 Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Blended Baked Oats
Ingredients
Base batter
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 egg - large
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- salt - pinch
- nutmeg - pinch
Mix-ins
- ¼ cup apple - diced
- 1 tablespoon pecans - chopped
Instructions
- Add Base batter ingredients to blender, and blend for 30 seconds until it turns into a smooth, runny batter.
- Grease an 8-ounce ramekin (or other similar-sized oven-safe dish) with cooking spray, then pour batter mixture into it.
- Add the diced apples and chopped pecans into the batter and mix. Top it off with a pinch of extra ground cinnamon.
- Pour in the remaining batter, jam mixture, and peanut butter. Give it a stir. This will create layers of PB&J in our baked oats.
- Bake it in the air fryer (300°F for 12-15 min) or oven (350°F for 25-30 min).
- Take it out, let it cool down for a few minutes, and drizzle a touch of maple syrup on top if you'd like. Enjoy!
Notes
- Video: Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.
- Storage: You can store this in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealable container.
- If you find it undercooked, let it bake for an extra 1 to 2 minutes until it meets your desired level of doneness. Since every oven operates differently, it might take some trial and error to determine the right timing for you.
- Feel free to customize this with your favourite ingredients and toppings. I sometimes like mixing in some raisins or pairing it with some Greek yogurt.
- Add your favourite seeds and superfoods for an extra nutritional punch!
- Double or triple the quantities (using the slider above) to batch prep multiple servings at a time. Pour the batter into a muffin tray to create smaller serving sizes!
- Boost the protein by mixing in some protein powder. I like to use unflavoured so that it doesn't interfere with the other flavours. You can add 1-2 tablespoon to the batter without changing any other ingredients and it works great.
- I recommend using 8-ounce ramekins for optimal baking results—they offer the perfect height and diameter. If using a larger baking dish, note that the batter depth may be shallower, potentially affecting baking time.
- For convenience, skip the blender and whisk your ingredients into a batter using oat flour instead! This eliminates the need to haul out the blender for every batch.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO
You can find step-by-step video tutorials for all of my recipes on my YouTube Channel. There you'll find many more tips and tricks to help you along!
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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