HOW TO MAKE BAKED OATS

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Rolled Oats (gluten‑free old‑fashioned rolled oats, blended into fine flour)
• 0.5 banana Banana (ripe, mashed)
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (liquid sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder (leavening agent)
• 1 pinch Salt (enhances flavor)
• 0.25 cup Oat Milk (any dairy‑free milk)
• 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (for chocolate‑banana variation)
• 2 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips (mix into batter and sprinkle on top of chocolate‑banana oats)
• 5 slices Banana Slices (for topping chocolate‑banana oats)
• 1 tablespoon Almond Butter (for peanut‑butter & jelly variation (can use peanut butter))
• 0.5 cup Frozen Raspberries (microwaved to make a quick jam; any berry works)
• 2 tablespoons Jam (store‑bought jam, optional substitute for homemade raspberry jam)
• 2 tablespoons Chocolate Chips (for cookie‑dough variation (mix into batter and top))

Instructions

1. Blend Oats into Flour

   Place the rolled oats in the blender and pulse until a super‑fine powder forms.

   Time: PT2M

2. Mash Banana

   In the oven‑safe container, mash half a ripe banana until smooth. (Optional: use an egg, flax egg, or applesauce as a substitute.)

   Time: PT2M

3. Combine Base Ingredients

   Add the oat flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, pinch of salt, and oat milk to the mashed banana. Stir until a uniform batter forms.

   Time: PT4M

4. Add Variation‑Specific Mix‑Ins

   For Chocolate Banana: stir in cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips, then top with banana slices and extra chips. For PB&J: swirl in almond butter, then dollop homemade raspberry jam (or store‑bought jam) on top and swirl gently. For Cookie‑Dough: fold chocolate chips into the batter and sprinkle a few on top.

   Time: PT3M

5. Bake

   Place the container on a baking sheet and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 350°F for 15–17 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.

   Time: PT16M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Cool & Serve

   Remove from oven, let cool for 2–3 minutes, then enjoy straight from the container or transfer to a plate.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

5 g