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Home » Recipes » Breakfasts » Vegan Baked Oatmeal (6 Ingredients)

Vegan Baked Oatmeal (6 Ingredients)

Published: Jan 23, 2023 Modified: Aug 30, 2023 by Elizabeth · 10 Comments

This healthy vegan baked oatmeal is made with just 6 ingredients for an easy breakfast. Low sugar, naturally oil-free, and can be made banana-free too.

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A large white tray of vegan baked oatmeal studded with blueberries.

Baked oatmeal is such a great healthy breakfast.

Made with minimal ingredients, it's easy to prepare and making a batch means you'll have breakfast all week long.

Oil free, low sugar, gluten free and with a banana-free option too, it's a really versatile recipe that will be popular with the whole family.

When I'm short on time this is my go-to breakfast. I'll bake it on a Sunday, cut it into portions and then keep it in the fridge for the week ahead.

Served with coconut yoghurt or coconut whipped cream and fresh berries, it's delicious.

A large tray of vegan baked oats cut into pieces.

Why this recipe is great

Just 6 ingredients - Oats, banana (can be subbed if you're not a fan), baking powder, milk, maple syrup and blueberries. All simple, wholesome ingredients.

Quick and easy - This recipe just requires mixing ingredients together and baking in the oven. Simple as that. It also needs minimal equipment - just a mixing bowl and an ovenproof dish.

Great for meal prep - Because you can make 6 servings and have breakfast for the week ahead.

Healthy - Oats are a great source of fibre and will fuel you for the day! Plus, you can add protein if you like to make the dish more filling (see note below).

Low sugar - Bananas and a dash of maple syrup are the only sweeteners here. And you can omit the maple entirely if you prefer a less sweet version. (See note below on switching out bananas.)

Family-friendly - Kids love baked oatmeal for breakfast! Especially when it's topped with fruit and coconut yoghurt.

A slice of vegan baked oatmeal on a plate surrounded by strawberries and blueberries, and being drizzled with maple syrup.

What you'll need

Oats - I use old fashioned rolled oats because I like a slightly chewier texture, but feel free to use quick-cook oats if you prefer. Use gluten free oats if needed.

Bananas - Bananas add natural sweetness and help bind the baked oatmeal. The riper the better! You want the bananas to mash easily, which green underripe ones don't always do. This recipe is a great way to use up those old bananas sitting in your fruit bowl!

Dairy-free milk - Use your favourite (oat, almond, coconut, soy, cashew etc...). I've used soy here simply because it's what I had. You can even make your own, like my quick DIY Hemp Milk.

Blueberries - These add a great flavour punch to the oats, and help you get in your daily servings of fruits and veggies. I like blueberries because they're versatile, but you can use any berries. Strawberries, blackberries and raspberries all work really well.

Baking powder - Needed to help the oatmeal rise. Not absolutely essential if you don't have it, but I much prefer the result it gives!

Maple syrup - For added sweetness. I love the taste of maple syrup, and I'm a big fan of it as an alternative to refined sugar. Any other liquid sweetener - agave, coconut nectar etc. - should also work well. (See note below on low sugar option.)

Substitutions

Bananas - If you're not a fan, you can sub 1 cup applesauce or pumpkin puree instead of the 2 bananas. Something is needed to help the baked oats bind so I don't recommend omitting this ingredient entirely.

Blueberries - You can omit the berries altogether if you don't like them, or you can swap them out for chocolate chips or nuts (see flavour combinations below).

Maple syrup/low sugar version - The maple syrup can be omitted, or swapped for another liquid or low sugar sweetener if preferred (such as stevia, erythritol, monk fruit etc.).

Follow packaging advice on your sweetener to determine how much you should use in place of maple.

Ingredients for vegan baked oatmeal: banana, oats, dairy-free milk, blueberries, maple syrup and baking powder.

Alternative flavours

Try these alternate variations of the recipe:

Strawberry, raspberry or blackberry - Switch out the blueberries for any other type of berry, or a mix!

Chocolate - Switch the blueberries for vegan chocolate chips, and add 1 tablespoon cacao/cocoa powder to the mixture.

Almond/peanut butter - Add 3 tablespoons almond or peanut butter to the mixture before stirring. You can keep or omit the blueberries, as you prefer.

Roasted nuts - Switch the blueberries for roasted hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds.

Add protein

I love adding protein to my vegan baked oats. I find it makes it a more satisfying breakfast and I stay full for longer. Try either of these two methods to increase the protein:

Add 2 scoops of your favourite protein powder to the mix - you may need to add a little more milk if your protein powder dries the mixture out.

Add ¼ cup hemp seeds - a great source of protein and minerals. Stir these into the mixture with all other ingredients.

How to make vegan baked oatmeal

1) Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.

mashed banana in a mixing bowl, surrounded by bowls of oats, baking powder and blueberries.

2) In a large bowl, mash bananas with hands or a fork.

Ingredients for vegan baked oatmeal in a large bowl.

3) Add in all other ingredients.

A mix of oats, dairy-free milk, blueberries, maple syrup, banana and baking powder in a bowl.

4) Mix well to combine.

Vegan baked oatmeal in white dish scattered with blueberries, ready to be cooked.

5) Pour into a large 9-inch ovenproof dish, and press extra berries into the top to decorate.

6) Allow mixture to stand for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

A large white tray of vegan baked oatmeal studded with blueberries.

7) Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until golden and all milk has evaporated..

8) Slice off into pieces and serve with dairy-free yoghurt or coconut whipped cream, extra berries and your favourite nut butter.


Check out my web story showing you how to make this baked oatmeal.

How to serve

While baked oatmeal is absolutely delicious on its own, it's really good when you serve it with any of the following:

  • Coconut yoghurt
  • Coconut whipped cream
  • Fresh berries
  • Banana slices
  • Nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew)
  • Drizzled chocolate
  • Toasted seeds and nuts
  • Extra maple syrup

How to store vegan baked oatmeal

This vegan baked oatmeal can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week.

Simply slice into pieces after cooling, store and reheat as needed. (This baked oatmeal can be eaten at room temperature if desired.)

It can also be frozen - simply allow the baked oatmeal to cool, cut into pieces and store in an airtight bag/container. Do not freeze past 3 months.

A large white tray of vegan baked oatmeal cut into slices and studded with blueberries. A spoon has already taken a slice out.

FAQs

Are baked oats as healthy as oatmeal?

Both are healthy options for breakfast and contain fibre, vitamins and minerals. Baked oatmeal is essentially oatmeal that has been baked in the oven rather than cooked on the stove, so nutritional differences are minimal. (And this baked oatmeal recipe also contains no oil, unlike some others.)

Do you have to put eggs in baked oats?

No you don't. This vegan baked oatmeal is completely egg-free and uses banana, applesauce or pumpkin puree instead.

Do I have to use banana in vegan baked oatmeal?

No! See my notes above. You can swap it for applesauce or pumpkin puree if preferred.

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A large white tray of vegan baked oatmeal studded with blueberries.
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Vegan Baked Oatmeal (6 Ingredients)

This healthy vegan baked oatmeal is made with just 6 ingredients: oats, banana, a dash of maple syrup, blueberries, dairy-free milk and baking powder, for an easy breakfast. Low sugar, naturally oil-free, and can be made banana-free too.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, gluten-free, healthy, vegan
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories per serving: 267kcal
Author: Elizabeth Emery

Special Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 9-inch square ovenproof dish

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas (ideally ripe and spotty)
  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if needed (can use quick cook if preferred)
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups your favourite dairy-free milk (I've used soy)
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup (can be omitted for a low sugar sweetener, or increased if you have a sweet tooth)
  • 1 cup your favourite berries (I've used blueberries) plus more to decorate top of oatmeal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or cinnamon (optional)

Optional - to add protein

  • 2 scoops your favourite protein powder
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas with hands or a fork.
  • Add in all other ingredients and mix well to combine.
  • Pour into a large ovenproof dish, and press extra berries into the top to decorate.
  • Allow mixture to stand for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until golden and all milk has evaporated.
  • Slice off a piece and serve with dairy-free yoghurt or coconut whipped cream, extra berries and your favourite nut butter!
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Notes

Substitutions
Banana - 1 cup applesauce or pumpkin puree can be used instead of 2 bananas.
Berries - feel free to use whichever berries you like, or if preferred use ½-1 cup chocolate chips or nuts. Berries can also be omitted entirely if you want a plain baked oatmeal.
Maple syrup - can be omitted or switched for any other liquid sweetener, or erythritol, stevia or monkfruit for a low sugar version.
 
Adding Protein
Try either of these two methods to increase protein:
Add 2 scoops of your favourite protein powder - stir directly into the mixture, you may need to add more milk if your powder dries the mixture out.
Add ¼ cup hemp seeds - stir these directly into the mixture.
 
How to store
This vegan baked oatmeal can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week. Slice into pieces after cooling, store and reheat as needed. (Can be eaten at room temperature or heated.)
It can also be frozen - allow the baked oatmeal to cool, cut into pieces and store in an airtight bag/container. Do not freeze past 3 months.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.6g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 6.3g | Sugar: 14.9g | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg

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  1. Sarah

    January 24, 2023 at 10:54 pm

    5 stars
    Never would have thought to bake oatmeal instead of making it on the stove! I love how easy this is, fantastic for family brunch on the weekend or freeze it for a quick and healthy breakfast mid week, yum!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      January 26, 2023 at 5:47 pm

      So glad you love it! Yes, I was cooking mine on the stove for years before I realized I could bake it. 🙂 It works great as a frozen breakfast too so I hope you try it.

      Reply
  2. Bernice

    January 25, 2023 at 12:48 am

    What excellent timing! I have two 'distressed' bananas and some raspberries that are just dying to be eaten. I'm going to add them to my baked oatmeal tomorrow morning.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      January 26, 2023 at 5:48 pm

      Excellent! I'm actually quite jealous - raspberry baked oatmeal sounds wonderful.

      Reply
  3. Andrea White

    January 26, 2023 at 12:26 am

    5 stars
    This baked oatmeal is the best! So easy to make and prepare and so tasty too!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      January 26, 2023 at 5:48 pm

      Thanks so much Andrea! I might be biased but I heartily agree. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Andrea

    April 27, 2023 at 3:08 am

    this oatmeal was so tasty! love how easy it was to whip up too!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      April 27, 2023 at 5:09 pm

      That makes me so happy to hear Andrea! I love it as well. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

    April 27, 2023 at 10:56 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are amazing!! And they are so quick and easy to make.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      April 28, 2023 at 6:17 pm

      So glad you like the look of the baked oatmeal Helen.

      Reply

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