A lot has been heard about oatmeal in recent years. Oats have been trending for quite some time and rightly so! Healthy, high in fibre, and simply delicious. Those who already choose oatmeal for breakfast start the day with power, energy, and, above all, health. The latest trend is baked oats. This is a healthy breakfast that is very easy to prepare. You can find out what baked oats are and how to prepare them properly in today's blog post.
What are baked oats?
Especially on social media, the new food trend – baked oatmeal – is really celebrated. Baked oats are oatmeal made in the oven – so far, so good. This probably seems a bit unusual at first glance because oatmeal is usually only known from the pot or as overnight oats from the refrigerator . But don't worry, baked oats for breakfast are also very delicious and are perfect for a good start to the day.
We have already explained in detail in many blog posts why oatmeal is so healthy and why it is also called a local superfood . Nevertheless, a short rundown can't hurt!
Oats contain a lot of vitamins, minerals, fiber , healthy fats, and a lot of protein – that's why you should eat oatmeal every day. How about our delicious strawberry chia porridge , for example? In addition, oatmeal is also a great weight loss aid.
What is behind the Baked Oats trend?
The new trend baked oats is on the rise and is currently very popular on all social media platforms. Even though the base is the same, the baked oats are different from the original: they are juicier and more cake-like than you are used to – a kind of casserole almost. Different toppings and ingredients make baked oats a truly special experience. And it's very simple: start the oven and you can enjoy the baked oats for breakfast.
How to prepare baked oats – very simple recipes for your breakfast
Step 1: Preheat oven
Before taking any other steps, you should preheat your oven to 175 degrees top/bottom heat. This saves you time when you are ready with the oats and you can get started right away.
Step 2: Prepare oats
Oatmeal, egg (or mashed banana), sweeteners of your choice, and baking soda. Now either place all of it on a baking tray or process it into a dough beforehand and then place it on the baking tray or (depending on the quantity) in a small baking dish. (Attention: it is best to lightly grease the baking tray or baking dish beforehand – coconut oil, for example, is excellent in terms of taste).
Step 3: Bake!
The baked oats take about 25 minutes to reach a golden colour. When you see that, it's time, and you can take them out of the oven.
Step 4: Enjoy
Now only the last and best step remains: enjoy! Finally, your baked oats are ready and you can enjoy the healthy oatmeal. With baked oats, you can really try everything, and there are no limits to your imagination. Whether fresh fruit, berries , chocolate drops, whole or chopped nuts , nutmeg, a spoonful of peanut butter, or seeds (e.g. also chia seeds) – everything is very good on baked oats.
Baked Oats Basic Recipe
The basic baked oats recipe is very simple. Here is the basic recipe for the delicious breakfast:
Baked Oats Basic Recipe
Ingredients
- 190 g oatmeal or Verival Classic Porridge
- 300 ml milk or plant drink (e.g. almond milk)
- 1 egg or mashed banana
- 2 tbsp agave syrup, maple syrup, or similar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Toppings such as berries, apples, or cocoa powder (optional)
Preparation
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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees convection.
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Mash a banana with a fork.
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Mix oatmeal, banana, egg, sweetener, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
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Place the baked oats base in an ovenproof baking pan.
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Bake baked oats for 15-20 minutes. (The baking time varies slightly depending on the size of the casserole dish – for smaller and flatter shapes, the baked oats are ready in 15 minutes.)
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Then take your baked oats out of the oven, let them cool down briefly, and enjoy!
6 tips and benefits for your perfect baked oats
1. How to make your baked oats creamy
If you want the baked oats to be extremely creamy, you should first process all the ingredients into a dough. A mashed banana also helps to make the oats very creamy. Whether in cake form or very creamy, baked oats for breakfast are always delicious and always healthy.
2. Perfect for your meal prepping
If you do meal prepping, you will be very happy with baked oats. Simply prepare a sheet as soon as it is ready, cut it into pieces, and store it in the fridge. Take a piece to work, university, or school every day and enjoy!
3. Suitable for vegans
This recipe is also suitable for people who eat a vegan diet. For example, a banana can be used instead of an egg. Fortunately, oatmeal in itself is vegan. That's why baked oats are also perfect as a vegan snack.
4. With toppings for the perfect breakfast
Especially with the toppings, you should definitely not save on baked oats. Fresh fruits, nuts, chocolate drops, or seeds (such as chia seeds ) – whatever your heart desires may find a place on the oats. This also gives you a lot of variety, as you can prepare each sheet differently.
5. Various sweeteners for the perfect baked oats
There are no limits: be it sugar or honey, agave syrup or maple syrup. Again, variety is an important point because you will never get bored with the different sweeteners. Even a ripe banana gives your baked oats enough sweetness.
6. This is how long your baked oats last
Baked oats are perfect for meal prep, and you can cut them into pieces after cooking and keep them in the fridge. The best way to keep the baked oatmeal is in a can or an airtight container. You can keep it for about 2-3 days. After that, you should check the look and smell before you taste it.
2 delicious baked oats recipes
So you don't have to start from scratch, we have 2 delicious recipes for you!
Hazelnut Chocolate Baked Oats
Ingredients
- 80 g Verival Sport Porridge Chocolate Banana
- 110 g oatmeal
- 300 ml plant milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 50 g grated hazelnuts
Preparation
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Preheat your oven to 190 degrees convection.
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First, add the porridge, oatmeal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and hazelnuts to a casserole dish.
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Next, transfer the plant drink, egg, and maple syrup to another bowl and mix well.
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Then mix the mixture from the bowl with the dry ingredients.
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Finally, you can put the baking dish in the oven and bake the baked porridge for 30 minutes.
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After the baking time, you can take the porridge out of the oven, let it cool down briefly, and then enjoy.
Baked Strawberry Chia Oats
Ingredients
- 70g Verival Strawberry Chia Porridge
- 120 g oatmeal
- 250 ml plant-based drink
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 50 g strawberries
- 1 tbsp walnuts
Preparation
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Place the strawberry chia porridge, oatmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, and pinch of salt in a baking dish.
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Then mix the egg, maple syrup, and plant-based milk in a bowl and mix well.
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Then add the moist ingredients to the dry ingredients. Finally, add the berries and chopped walnuts.
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Then place the casserole dish in your oven at 190 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes until a hard crust forms on your oats.
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Take out the baked porridge after the baking time, and you can enjoy it. Of course, you can use berries of your choice here, such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries – give it a try.
Another little tip: you want to make your breakfast gluten-free with the baked oats – no problem – then make sure you use gluten-free oatmeal.
