If you have a sweet tooth in the morning then this cookie baked oatmeal is for you. It tastes like your eating a freshly baked chocolate chip oatmeal cookie for breakfast but has all the nutrients of a bowl of oatmeal!

cookie baked oatmeal with chocolate chips in a ramekin

Blended baked oats

If you’ve never tried blended baked oats or oatmeal before then you’re in for a treat!

Blended baked oatmeal is made by blending together oats with other ingredients like an egg, milk and flavouring until it turns into a smooth batter. The oat batter is then poured into a ramekin and baked until fluffy and golden brown.

The result is baked oatmeal that has a texture similar to an oat flour muffin that tastes absolutely delicious!

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Tastes like a freshly baked cookie. If you love the idea of eating a freshly baked cookie for breakfast but still want the nutrients of eating oatmeal, then you’ll love this cookie baked oatmeal!
  • Easy to make. This recipe takes about 5 minutes to prepare by adding all the ingredients to a small blender and blending to combine. Then it’s baked in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Can be meal prepped. You can prepare a few of these cookie baked oats in advance and just warm them up in the oven or microwave so you can have them on hand for breakfasts all week!

Cookie baked oatmeal ingredients

ingredients for cookie baked oatmeal
  • Oats: you can use either quick oats or rolled oats in this recipe. Since they’ll be blended up either works perfectly fine.
  • Baking powder: this will help the baked oatmeal rise.
  • Salt: just a pinch to balance out the flavours.
  • Coconut sugar: this is used to sweeten the baked oats. You can also use brown sugar, white sugar, maple syrup, honey, stevia or whatever you like!
  • Egg: this will help bind everything together and also add some protein to the baked oatmeal.
  • Milk: you can use any type of milk you like.
  • Cashew butter: this adds some fat to the baked oats and also helps to give it a delicious cookie flavour.
  • Banana: adds moisture and flavour to the oats. If you don’t like bananas you can also use 1/2 cup of applesauce.
  • Vanilla: for flavour.
  • Chocolate chips: to make it taste like a chocolate chip cookie!

How to make cookie baked oatmeal

Step 1

Add all the ingredients to a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

  • cookie baked oats ingredients in a hand blender
  • cookie baked oats batter blended in a small blender

Step 2

Divide the batter between two ramekins and mix in the chocolate chips. Add more chocolate chips on top if you like!

  • cookie baked oats batter being poured into a ramekin
  • unbaked cookie baked oats in a ramekin

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top. Let the ramekin cool before eating.

  • a ramekin of cookie baked oat with some chocolate chips on the side
  • a ramekin of cookie baked oatmeal with a spoon in it

Recipe variations and substitutions

Make it vegan: to make this recipe vegan, swap out the egg for a flax egg. To make a flax egg mix 1 tbsp of ground flax seeds with 3 tbsp of water and let it sit for 5 minutes to form a gel.

Make it high protein: try adding a scoop of your favourite protein powder to this recipe.

Make it without bananas: don’t like bananas? Substitute with 1/2 cup of applesauce or 1/2 cup of your favourite yogurt.

How to store and reheat

Store this cookie baked oatmeal in the fridge covered with a lid or plastic wrap for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven until warmed through.

Tips for making blended baked oats

  • Cut the recipe in half for a single serving. If you want to make just one serving of baked oats, just cut the recipe in half and it will be enough for one ramekin.
  • No ramekins? Use a mug. If you don’t have any small ramekins on hand, you can make this recipe in a shallow mug. Just make sure the mug you use is oven-safe!
  • Customize however you like. Add any flavours like cinnamon, or add-ins like nuts or dried fruits you like.

Baked oats FAQ

Can I meal prep baked oats?

Yes! You can double the recipe to make 4 servings of baked oats and store them covered in the fridge for 4 days. Reheat the baked oats in the oven or microwave.

Is baked oatmeal as good for you as regular oatmeal?

Baked oatmeal is very similar in terms of nutritional value to regular oatmeal depending on what toppings you add to your oatmeal.

Why are my baked oats soggy?

If your baked oats are soggy it’s likely because you didn’t cook them long enough. If this is the case place the oats back in the oven and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cookie baked oats topped with chocolate chips

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Cookie baked oats topped with chocolate chips

Cookie Baked Oatmeal

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  • Author: Jessica Hoffman
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Cookie baked oatmeal is a healthy, filling breakfast that tastes like a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie!

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup oats (quick or rolled oats work)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp cashew butter (can sub any nut butter)
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup almond milk (can sub any milk)
  • 1 banana
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3–4 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips to a blender or small food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Divide the oat batter between two ramekins, filling 3/4 of the way full.
  3. Add the chocolate chips to the ramekins and mix them with a spoon. You can optionally sprinkle more chocolate chips on top.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

Don’t overfill the ramekins! The oats will rise as they bake.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe
  • Calories: 415
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 6.5g
  • Protein: 13g