Vanilla Baked Oatmeal

5 from 2 votes

This vanilla baked oatmeal tastes like cake but packs in protein and fiber to keep you full. Make a single serving or prep a batch for the week and top with berries, nut butter and whatever else you'd like!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings 1

Equipment

High Power Blender
Oven Safe Ramekin (10-12 oz)

Ingredients

⅓ cup rolled oats
2 tablespoon pea protein isolate powder (or your protein powder of choice or additional oats)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon maple syrup (plus additional to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ cup water (or milk)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °F and lightly grease a 10-12 oz oven-safe ramekin.
Add all of the ingredients to the base of a high powered blender. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
⅓ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoon pea protein isolate powder, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt, ¼ cup water
Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin, stir in any mix-ins and bake for 22-28 minutes until set and the center bounces back lightly when pressed.
Rest for 5 minutes to allow it to set for best texture.
Enjoy!

Notes

Baking Notes

Bake Time: I give a large range for the baking time as it varies depending on how wide your ramekin is and how thick or thin the oat layer is. The oats should appear set and bounce back lightly when pressed (like if you were baking muffins).

Microwave: Pour batter into a microwave safe ramekin or bowl and microwave on high for 1 and ½ to 2 minutes. Microwaves can vary so I recommend checking after 1 and ½ minutes. If the center is not yet set, put them back in for the remaining 30 seconds. Check out these microwave baked oats for more details.

Air Fryer: Pour mixture into an air fryer safe ramekin and place in the center of an air fryer basket. Air fry at 300 F for 11-16 minutes, checking after 11 minutes. See this air fryer baked oatmeal for more details.

Storage and Make Ahead

Meal Prep: Simply increase the servings on the recipe card to the amount that you would like to make and set the amount of ramekins needed onto a baking sheet. Blend the batter and divide between the ramekins and then bake them fully.

Leftovers: Store cooked baked oats in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy, simply reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer for about 5 minutes at 300 F.

Ingredient Notes

Protein Powder: I have tested this recipe with pea protein isolate and brown rice protein. I expect that it would work fine with any unflavored protein powder of choice, but these are the only ones I have used.

Omit the Protein: If you would prefer to make these without protein powder, simply increase the rolled oats to ½ cup.

Cinnamon: If you love the cozy flavor of cinnamon, try adding a ½ teaspoon to the recipe!

Nutrition

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.

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