Vegan Baked Oatmeal (Single Serving)

Our single serving Vegan Baked Oatmeal recipe is gluten-free, and has tons of flavor with a brown sugar pecan swirl! This deliciously decadent breakfast recipe is loaded with old-fashioned rolled oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, banana, and pure maple syrup, to give you lasting energy throughout the day.

Treat yourself to an indulgent and hearty breakfast this weekend! We used a combination of blended and whole oats to give this dish a wonderful texture. Visit the Pimp My Recipe section in our Blog Comments & Tips below for recipe variations.

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VEGAN BAKED OATMEAL (Single Serving)

Our Single Serving Cinnamon Swirl Baked Oatmeal is a combination of blended and whole oats, which give this dish a texture that is a cross between bread pudding and oatmeal. With less refined sugar, more fiber, and a ton of flavor with a cinnamon roll swirl, this recipe makes a great weekend breakfast or brunch. It can also be made ahead!

Prep Time: 15 MinCooking Time: 20 MinTotal Time: 35 Min

Ingredients

BATTER:

• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, divided (1 tablespoon reserved)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon allspice
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• ½ medium banana (very ripe - see Note #1)
• 1 tablespoon almond butter (chunky or creamy)
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or dairy milk)
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon unsalted plant-based butter (or dairy butter - optional for dotting)
• Optional garnishes: A few chopped pecans and a drizzle of pure maple syrup (optional)

SWIRL INGREDIENTS (Optional):

• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar (or light, or sugar-free brown sugar), packed
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon unsalted plant-based butter (or dairy butter)
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Place toaster oven rack on lowest rung, and preheat toaster oven to bake at 350°F (see Note #2). Lightly spray a 12 ounce ramekin (4.7 x 2.2 inches) with cooking spray, and set aside.
2. To a high speed blender cup, add rolled oats (reserving 1 tablespoon - see Note #3), baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, chia seeds, banana, almond butter, maple syrup, almond milk (or dairy milk), and vanilla. Blend until combined and batter has formed (about 15 seconds - see Note #4). Then scrape down the sides of the blender cup, and pour the batter into the prepared ramekin, and set aside.
3. To make the swirl (see Note #5), roughly chop pecans, and set aside.
4. Melt unsalted butter in a small microwave safe bowl (about 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave). To the melted butter, add brown sugar (dark or light), cinnamon, and chopped nuts, and stir to combine.
5. Pour the warm swirl mixture onto batter, and using the tip of a knife, gently swirl it into the batter (do not over mix). Sprinkle the batter with the reserved rolled oats (optional), gently pressing them into the batter with the tip of the knife (they should still be partially exposed). Then dot with butter (optional), and bake on lower rack of toaster oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until oatmeal is set. Cool for 5 minutes before serving in hot ramekin (CAUTION: Baked oats will be very hot!). Sprinkle with a few chopped pecans (optional) and a drizzle of pure maple syrup (optional), serve and enjoy!

Notes

1. A very ripe banana provides natural sweetness in this recipe. The more ripe the banana, the sweeter your baked oatmeal will be. If you prefer a very sweet oatmeal, just top with a drizzle of pure maple syrup (we love the Shady Maple Farms very dark pure maple syrup) over the baked oatmeal when you are ready to serve.
2. To conserve energy, we used a toaster oven for this single serving recipe. If you are doubling or tripling this recipe, then place the oven rack in the center of a conventional oven and preheat as directed. Please note that baking time may increase based on oven size and number of servings. 
3. If you prefer, just add the entire ½ cup rolled oats to the blender. The reserved 1 tablespoon of rolled oats is mainly for presentation and to add texture.
4. The consistency of the oat mixture should be like pancake batter. If the batter is too thick, add a bit more almond milk (or dairy milk) only 1 teaspoon at a time, and stir to combine.  
5. This recipe can be made without the swirl (skip Steps 3 & 4). For the quick & easy version, just stir the chopped pecans and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon into the batter, and bake!
6. Makes 1 serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

625.23

Fat (grams)

35.5

Sat. Fat (grams)

9.4

Carbs (grams)

69.51

Fiber (grams)

13.59

Net carbs

55.94

Sugar (grams)

24.96

Protein (grams)

13.08

Sodium (milligrams)

425.37

Cholesterol (grams)

30.1

Nutritional information provided is strictly an estimate and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods. Nutritional calculations do not include butter for dotting, or optional toppings like pecans and maple syrup.

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Step by Step Instructions

PREPARATION

Organize all your tools and ingredients before you begin. Getting all your ingredients in one place at the beginning will shorten your prep time.

Note: Oops…we forgot to include the banana and chia seeds in this photo. Lemon is optional (visit the Pimp My Recipe section in our Blog Comments & Tips below for details).

Batter

STEP 1

Place toaster oven rack on lowest rung, and preheat toaster oven to bake at 350°F (see Note below). Lightly spray a 12 ounce ramekin (4.7 x 2.2 inches) with cooking spray, and set aside. 

Note: To conserve energy, we used a toaster oven for this single serving recipe. If you are doubling or tripling this recipe, then place the oven rack in the center of a conventional oven and preheat as directed. Please note that baking time may increase based on oven size and number of servings. 

STEP 2

To a high speed blender cup, add ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (reserve 1 tablespoon - see Note A below), ½ teaspoon baking powder, pinch of fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon allspice, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ½ medium banana (very ripe - see Note B below), 1 tablespoon almond butter (chunky or creamy), 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or dairy milk), and ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract.

Note A: If you prefer, just add the entire ½ cup rolled oats to the blender. The reserved 1 tablespoon of rolled oats is mainly for presentation and to add texture (see photo example in Step 6).

Note B: A very ripe banana provides natural sweetness in this recipe. The more ripe the banana, the sweeter your baked oatmeal will be. If you prefer a very sweet oatmeal, just drizzle a little pure maple syrup over the baked oatmeal when you are ready to serve.

Reserved oats.

Dry ingredients.

Banana, nut butter & syrup.

Nut milk & vanilla.

STEP 3

Blend until combined and batter has formed (about 15 seconds - see Note below). Then scrape down the sides of the blender cup, and pour the batter into the prepared ramekin, and set aside.

Note: The consistency of the oat mixture should be like pancake batter. If the batter is too thick, add a bit more almond milk (or dairy milk), only 1 teaspoon at a time, and stir to combine.  

Ready to blend.

Blended.

Scrape down sides.

Batter in ramekin.

Swirl

STEP 4

For the swirl, roughly chop 1 tablespoon pecans (plus a little extra as an optional garnish), and set aside. 

Note: This recipe can be made without the swirl (just skip Step 5). For the quick & easy version, just stir chopped pecans and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon into the batter, and bake!

STEP 5

Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted plant-based butter (or dairy butter) in a small microwave safe bowl (about 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave). To the melted butter, add 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar (dark or light), ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans, and stir to combine. Pour the warm swirl mixture onto batter, and using the tip of a knife, gently swirl the mixture into the batter (do not over mix).

STEP 6

Sprinkle the batter with the reserved 1 tablespoon of old-fashioned rolled oats (optional), gently pressing them into the batter with the tip of the knife (they should still be partially exposed). Then dot with 1 teaspoon of unsalted plant-based butter (optional - or dairy butter), and bake on lower rack of toaster oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until oatmeal is set. Cool for 5 minutes before serving in hot ramekin. Sprinkle with a few chopped pecans (optional) and a drizzle of pure maple syrup (optional).

Press oats into batter.

Dot with butter.

Baked!

Top with syrup.

SERVING

Serve and enjoy (CAUTION: Baked oats will be very hot!)!

Notes:

1. For recipe variations, visit the Pimp My Recipe section of our Blog Comments & Tips below.

2. Makes 1 serving.

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Blog Comments & Tips

A deliciously decadent breakfast for one!

This is a terrific comfort food recipe for colder weather, and when you feel like treating yourself to a deliciously decadent and hearty breakfast. Baking is a form of self-care, so why not try our single serving Vegan Baked Oatmeal recipe this weekend? This gluten-free recipe is full of healthy ingredients, and has tons of flavor with a brown sugar pecan swirl. Our cinnamon spiced baked oats taste like you are having dessert for breakfast!

The texture of blended oats reminds me a little of bread pudding, because of the soft and almost silky mouthfeel. Along with the chopped pecans, topping the batter with whole oats gives the blended oats a little texture. Whether you make the recipe with the swirl (because it is simply yummy), or without the swirl, it’s still delicious. 

Although this is not necessarily a quick weekday breakfast recipe, it’s perfect for the weekend when you have a little more time and want to indulge yourself with a dish full of goodness! Don’t be afraid of the variety of ingredients in this recipe. It really comes together quickly, and takes only 15 seconds to blend in a high-speed blender. And, there is very little clean up! It bakes for 20 to 25 minutes, so use that time to relax and have a cup of coffee or tea (for another bit of self-care). 

Now you have the recipe, here is how you ensure the best results from our recipe.

Our 5 tips to making a yummy Vegan Baked Oatmeal:

1. Use organic old fashioned rolled oats. 

2. To really enhance the flavors, use a really dark pure maple syrup. We love the Shady Maple Farms very dark pure maple syrup.

3. We prefer the flavor of unsweetened vanilla almond milk in this recipe. However, you can substitute with oat milk.

4. If you decide to make the swirl (highly recommended), do not overmix, as you will lose those little bursts of flavor when you bite into it. 

5. Do not overbake. Since there are no eggs or dairy products in this recipe, you can bake just until the top is set. Only 20-22 minutes worked best in our toaster oven. 

It’s time to customize and Pimp Our Recipe. 

Pimp Our Recipe:

• Make it Fluffier: For a fluffier baked oatmeal, add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice to the batter ingredients, and blend. The acid in the lemon juice will activate the baking powder to make it rise a bit more.  

• Give it More Texture: Instead of blending in the oats, just omit the rolled oats from the blender in Step 2. Once the other ingredients are blended, add ½ cup of old-fashioned rolled oats to the blended ingredients, and stir by hand to combine.

• Make it with Real Dairy: For those of you who love the recipe, but are not vegan, just replace the almond milk with 2% real dairy milk. And, replace the plant-based butter with unsalted real dairy butter.

Enjoy and let us know what you think by commenting below, rating our recipes, subscribing, following, and liking us on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! Don’t forget to subscribe to get updates on new recipes and tips & tricks. 

Happy Cooking!

Mich

Footnote: Remember, do not over swirl or overcook the oats. Otherwise you will lose the swirl effect, and if overbaked, it will become dry.

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