Save to Pinterest A warm, nourishing breakfast treat featuring creamy baked oats, sweet banana, and a drizzle of honey, baked to perfection in individual ramekins.
I first made baked oats in ramekins on a chilly weekend and was surprised at how easy and comforting they were. The smell of cinnamon and banana wafting from the oven always reminds me of relaxed family breakfasts.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 1 1/2 cups, use old-fashioned oats for best texture
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp, helps oats rise and fluff up
- Ground cinnamon: 1/4 tsp, adds warm spice
- Salt: Pinch, balances sweetness
- Bananas: 2 ripe, mashed for wet mixture
- Milk: 1 cup, dairy or plant-based works
- Melted unsalted butter: 2 tbsp, or substitute coconut oil
- Eggs: 2 large, binds and enriches
- Honey: 3 tbsp, natural sweetness
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, flavor boost
- Banana: 1, sliced for topping
- Honey: 1–2 tbsp, for drizzling on top
- Chopped walnuts or pecans: 1/4 cup, for crunch (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease four 8 oz ramekins.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Stir rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk mashed bananas, milk, melted butter, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine:
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill Ramekins:
- Divide mixture evenly among prepared ramekins. Top with banana slices and nuts if using.
- Bake:
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until tops are golden and oats are set.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly. Drizzle with additional honey before serving if desired.
Save to Pinterest Gathering around the kitchen table to enjoy baked oats together has become a weekend tradition for us. The kids love helping with the toppings, choosing honey or extra fruit on theirs.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, 4 ramekins (8 oz each), oven.
Allergen Information
Recipe contains eggs and dairy (milk, butter). If using walnuts or pecans, it contains tree nuts. For allergies, use plant-based alternatives and omit nuts.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 285 calories, 8 g total fat, 47 g carbohydrates, 7 g protein.
Save to Pinterest Baked oats in ramekins make breakfast feel special with little effort. These turn out tender, naturally sweet, and perfect for sharing.
Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I use plant-based milk instead of dairy milk?
Yes, plant-based milk like almond or oat milk works well and keeps the dish creamy.
- → How do I make this dish vegan-friendly?
Replace eggs with a flaxseed egg substitute and use plant-based milk and butter alternatives.
- → Are nuts necessary for this dish?
Nuts add a pleasant crunch and flavor but are optional; they can be omitted for nut allergies.
- → Can I add other fruits to the mixture?
Yes, blueberries or chocolate chips can be mixed in for added variety and sweetness.
- → What is the best way to know when it's done baking?
The tops should be golden, and the oats should be set but still moist inside.