Save A warm, nourishing breakfast treat featuring creamy baked oats, sweet banana, and a drizzle of honey, baked to perfection in individual ramekins.
I still remember the first time I baked these oats for a cozy weekend brunch, and everyone loved the delicious aroma wafting through the house.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Bananas: 2 ripe, mashed
- Milk: 1 cup (dairy or plant-based)
- Melted unsalted butter: 2 tbsp (or coconut oil)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Honey: 3 tbsp
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Banana for topping: 1, sliced
- Honey for drizzling: 1–2 tbsp
- Chopped walnuts or pecans: 1/4 cup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease four 8-oz ramekins.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- Mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- Whisk mashed bananas, milk, melted butter, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth in another bowl.
- Blend together:
- Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
- Fill ramekins:
- Divide mixture among ramekins. Top with banana slices and nuts if you like.
- Bake:
- Bake 22–25 minutes, until tops are golden and oats are set.
- Serve:
- Cool slightly and drizzle with extra honey before serving.
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Save My kids love adding their favorite toppings before baking, turning breakfast time into a fun family activity.
Required Tools
You will need mixing bowls, a whisk, measuring cups and spoons, and four 8-oz ramekins to make this recipe easily.
Allergen Information
Contains eggs and dairy. To make nut-free or dairy-free, use alternatives and omit nuts. Always verify ingredients for allergies.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has 285 calories, 8 g total fat, 47 g carbohydrates, and 7 g protein.
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Save Fresh from the oven, these baked oats make mornings a little brighter and are sure to be everyone's new favorite breakfast treat.
Recipe Help
- → Can I use plant-based milk for this dish?
Yes, plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk works well and keeps the texture creamy.
- → How do I make a vegan version?
Replace eggs with a flax egg (2 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 5 tbsp water) and use plant-based milk and butter alternatives.
- → Can I add extra toppings?
Absolutely, sliced bananas, chopped walnuts, pecans, blueberries, or chocolate chips enhance flavor and texture.
- → What is the ideal baking time and temperature?
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22 to 25 minutes until the tops are golden and the oats have set.
- → How should I store leftovers?
Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently before serving.