Switch up your breakfast every morning with these 6 flavors of Vegan Baked Oatmeal for One! From classic banana bread to birthday cake, you'll have a new and delicious flavor of baked oatmeal to enjoy every day.
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Why I love baked oats!
I'm obsessed with baked oatmeal!
And for good reason!
Baked oats are so versatile.
You can add veggies to your oats in this Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal.
You can make ahead baked oatmeal.
Baked oats can even taste like cake when you make Chocolate Blended Baked Oats!
Lots of my baked oatmeal recipes serve 3-6 people, but today I'm going to share 6 different flavors of single-serve baked oatmeal.
I know you'll love every one of these flavors, so I hope you try them all!
Are baked oats good for you?
While everyone has different opinions on what is healthy, I personally think oatmeal is a very nutritious food.
Therefore, depending on the other ingredients you add to your baked oatmeal, baked oatmeal can be such a healthy way to start the day.
I love to sweeten my baked oatmeal naturally when possible by using ripe banana, applesauce or maple syrup.
You can also add in lots of nutritious mix-ins such as chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, etc.
Get creative with the flavors and you'll never get sick of this healthy breakfast option!
Best baking dishes for single-serve baked oatmeal
When you're making vegan baked oatmeal for one, you'll need to purchase a smaller baking dish.
Thankfully there are a few options that should work!
Obviously, whatever dish you use needs to be oven-safe!
Ingredients
While the flavors and mix-ins you add to baked oats can vary drastically, the base ingredients for baked oatmeal are fairly consistent.
I'll list out everything you'll need for basic baked oatmeal for one below:
- ¼ cup fruit / veggie puree or yogurt
- ½ cup oats
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
For the puree, I usually use mashed, ripe banana or applesauce. You can also use pumpkin puree, but then you may need to add more sweetener.
I almost always add in some kind of spice or flavor, such as cinnamon or cocoa powder.
Then it's all about the mix-ins and toppings!
Add in chocolate chips for some decadence; chopped nuts for crunch; dried fruit for chewiness, etc.
What type of oats are best for baked oatmeal?
With so many different kinds of oats available, it can be hard to know which oats to use when making baked oats.
Personally, I like to use rolled or quick oats when making baked oatmeal.
Rolled oats hold their shape best, but quick oats become more like cake once baked!
You can even use oat flour if you really want a cake like texture!
However, don't use steel cut oats when making baked oatmeal!
How to make single-serve baked oatmeal
To make a single serving of vegan baked oatmeal, all you really need is a small mixing bowl and a spoon.
Ideally, start by whisking or mixing together the wet ingredients, including the puree/yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, salt and non-dairy milk.
Next stir in the oatmeal and mix-ins.
Pour the batter into a greased single-serve ramekin and bake at 350F for about 18-25 minutes or until set.
To be honest, I often forget about my baked oatmeal and bake it for about 30 minutes and it still turns out great! It's just a little more dry.
Carefully remove the baked oatmeal once it's ready and top it with your favorite toppings.
Dig in!
FAQ
What is a single serving of oats?
Generally, oatmeal containers specify a single serving of oatmeal to be either:
- ½ cup or
- 40-50 grams
I often use ½ cup of oats when making a portion of oatmeal and all of today's single-serve baked oatmeal call for ½ cup.
However, eat as much as you want!
Serving sizes are just suggestions, so if you feel more hungry, eat more oats.
You do you!
Can I double this recipe?
Yes! I often double this baked oatmeal recipe to serve two!
It's an easy way to meal prep or feed more mouths.
If you're making a double batch in one ramekin, you'll just need to increase the baking time to about 40-45 minutes.
Alternatively, you can divide the batter between two ramekins and bake them for the normal 18-25 minutes.
How can I eat oatmeal if I don't like the texture?
I hate admitting this, but baked oatmeal isn't my daughter's favorite food.
It's a texture thing that I don't understand!
However, I have found that she loves baked oatmeal.
So if you don't care for the texture of stove-top oatmeal, try preparing it a different way!
- Baked
- Soaked overnight
- Blended into flour
- Made into granola
- Toasted
The possibilities are endless when it comes to preparing oatmeal, so get creative!
Different flavors of baked oatmeal
Today I'm sharing 6 different flavors of vegan baked oatmeal for one, but you don't need to stop there!
There are so many different flavor possibilities when it comes to baked oatmeal that you never will run out of options.
I'll list out some flavor ideas to start with below:
- Banana Bread
- Lemon Blueberry
- Double Chocolate
- Pumpkin Spice
- Funfetti/Birthday Cake
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Snickerdoodle
- Coffee Cake
- Zucchini Bread
- Cranberry Orange
- Lemon Poppyseed
- Coconut
- Gingerbread
Let me know what your favorite flavor of baked oatmeal is!
📖 Recipe
Vegan Baked Oatmeal for One
Ingredients
BASIC
- ¼ cup fruit/veggie puree or yogurt mashed banana, applesauce, pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup oats
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE
- ½ banana mashed
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup oats
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
LEMON BLUEBERRY
- ¼ cup yogurt
- 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup oats
- handful of blueberries
- Optional: coconut butter for glaze
BANANA BREAD
- ½ large banana mashed
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup oats
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
PUMPKIN SPICE
- ¼ cup pumpkin purée
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup oats
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
BIRTHDAY CAKE
- ¼ cup applesauce or mashed banana
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup oats
- 1 tablespoon vegan sprinkles + more for topping
PB&J
- ½ banana mashed
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup oats
- 1 tablespoon jelly placed in center of batter
- Optional: more peanut butter and jelly swirled on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F and grease a single serving ramekin or baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the wet ingredients, from the fruit/veggie puree to the salt.
- Stir in the oats and mix-ins.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and bake the oats for 18-25 minutes or until your desired doneness.
- Add on your favorite toppings and enjoy warm!
Kim says
If you're using oat flour, would you still use half a cup? Or measure half a cup of whole oats, then grind them to a flour?
Thanks!
Faith VanderMolen says
I would still use 1/2 cup of oat flour! You may not need all of the liquid though. Add the last little bit of milk a little bit at a time until you get a good consistency!
Ana Palafox says
Good afternoon, Faith. How are you? I'm fine. Today I made peanut butter and jelly baked oats. It tested very delicious, mouthwatering, light, and healthy 😊. I loved it. Thank you for your heavenly recipe 😀. You're a wonderful and sweet chef.
Faith VanderMolen says
Hi Ana! I'm doing well, thank you! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the PB&J baked oatmeal. That's one of my favorites as well:)
M. Park says
Wow, I can't wait to try these! So many options! 🙂
Faith VanderMolen says
I hope you can try them all!