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Start your little one’s day off right with this tasty and convenient single serve baked oats recipe! These oats are just the right size for one and bursting with natural sweetness thanks to banana and blueberries. Plus, they’re loaded with fiber and protein to keep your child fueled for hours. You’ll want to save this simple recipe for later!
Easy Single Serve Baked Oats
My kids love baked oatmeal and could easily eat it for breakfast or dessert! This healthy single serving baked oatmeal uses mashed banana, blueberries and a little maple syrup, so it’s perfectly sweet and moist without being over the top.
The nutty flavor of oatmeal pairs perfectly with the warm cinnamon and blueberries, too.
It’s such an easy breakfast that can be whipped together in less than 5 minutes before popping into the oven. Plus, you could easily make several to meal prep for the whole week!
Single serving baked oatmeal
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Why We Love These Healthy Baked Oats for One
- Just one serving: This baked oats recipe for one is the perfect amount for a child’s breakfast. Pop it in the oven or countertop air fryer oven for a simple weekend breakfast, or make a bunch of little ramekins to reheat all week long. They’re especially great with a little yogurt and fresh fruit for a filling, single-serve breakfast your kids will love!
- Family-friendly: The great thing about this simple recipe is that it’s great for everyone in your family – babies, toddlers, kids, and adults! Since it’s naturally sweetened and full of fiber, it’s a nutritious breakfast that’s healthy enough to serve even to the youngest members of your family. And, since they’re single servings, you can make a different type of oatmeal for everyone at the same time!
- Versatile recipe: This simple oatmeal recipe can be adapted in many different ways. The base recipe uses really simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and you can easily change the spices, extract, sweetener, and fruit for a totally different flavor profile! You can easily make 5 different variations for a new flavor every day!
Ingredient Notes
- Overripe banana: Mashed banana adds so much moisture and sweetness.
- Egg: This will bind the oatmeal together and help it rise a bit. It also adds 7 grams of protein!
- Rolled oats: You can use either traditional rolled oats or quick oats.
- Vanilla extract: For extra flavor.
- Cinnamon: This always smells so good in the oven!
- Salt: Salt is optional, but it enhances flavor. Skip if making these for babies.
- Pure maple syrup: Feel free to skip this or use another liquid sweetener, like honey (only for kids over one), date syrup, etc.
- Blueberries: These will burst in the oven and add a deliciously fresh flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a ramekin or small baking dish with parchment paper. Spray the bottom and sides with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana. Mix in the egg, oats, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and maple syrup (if using) until combined. Add in a small handful of blueberries, reserving a few to poke into the top. Place the oatmeal mixture into the ramekin and add the remaining berries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the surface is golden and slightly firm to the touch. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes to cool. You can either eat it right out of the baking dish or run a knife around the edges and carefully remove it from the dish and transfer to a plate.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings or store in the fridge for later.
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RECIPE TIPS
- Use an overripe banana (the spotty kind) to maximize flavor and sweetness.
- These baked oats are lightly sweetened with the banana. If you prefer sweeter oatmeal, add 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup. The oatmeal will require a slightly longer cooking time to account for the extra liquid.
- Instead of blueberries, you can also add a few chocolate chips or experiment with other add-ins.
- If serving these oats to babies, skip the salt and maple syrup.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! The only ingredient to replace is the egg, which can easily be substituted with a flax egg.
Rolled oats have the best texture after baking, but quick or instant oats will work in a pinch. Steel cut oats are not recommended.
Yes! This is a great solid food for babies and for several reasons. First, they can easily be served the baked oatmeal on a spoon or grab the cooled pieces with their hands. I recommend skipping the salt and the syrup for babies to minimize sodium and sugar intake.
They’ll be drawn to the natural sweetness of the mashed banana and it will be easy for them to mash the oatmeal in their mouths. This recipe can easily be served to babies, toddlers, kids, and adults, so it’s a fantastic recipe for the whole family!
Storage Guidelines
- Since this is a single serve recipe, you probably won’t have any leftovers. If you do want to bake a few for meal prep, cover each ramekin with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat by microwaving for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Since the ramekin can be hot (and easily thrown on the ground), it’s best to remove the oatmeal from the ramekin before serving.
Optional Toppings
There are plenty of ways to adapt this recipe to make it your own! Try these fun topping or mix-in ideas:
- Drizzle of peanut butter or cashew butter
- A dollop of yogurt
- Additional fresh berries
- A bit of pure maple syrup
- Sprinkle of dark chocolate chips
- Add some ground flax seeds, hemp seeds, or chia seeds
- Banana slices
- Add a couple of teaspoons of cocoa powder for chocolate oats
- Top with a bit of cream cheese frosting (try the one from these fruit pizza cookies!)
This single served baked oats recipe makes a super cute birthday breakfast too since it looks just like a mini cake. You can pipe a bit of frosting on and poke in a candle to celebrate your little one’s special day!
Serving Suggestions
This baked oatmeal is a great option for a healthy breakfast or afternoon snack, or you can even send it in your kids’ lunchbox to switch things up!
I recommend serving it with additional fresh fruit, veggies or some extra protein for a balanced meal. Try it with any of the following:
- Zucchini Frittata Muffins
- Ninja Fruit Smoothie Recipe
- Baby Frittata Recipe
- Mini Egg Bites
- Fluffy Scrambled Eggs For Baby
Recipe Variations
- Incorporate your favorite nut butter: Add a bit of peanut butter or almond butter to the batter for a nutty flavor and extra healthy fats.
- Add some extra protein: Older children and adults can add 1 tablespoon of protein powder to the oat batter for a protein boost.
- Add nutritional boosters: Try adding some chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or hemp hearts to the baked oatmeal to enhance the nutrients even further.
- Switch up the add-ins: Instead of adding blueberries, try chocolate chips, diced strawberries, raspberries or raisins!
- Blend before baking: Blend the oatmeal into oat flour in a high-speed blender for a softer, more cake-like texture. You may need slightly more to get the right texture.
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Healthy Baked Oats for One – Single Serve
Ingredients
- 1 small overripe banana, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
- Small handful of blueberries
Optional Toppings
- Drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter
- Dollop of yogurt
- Additional berries
- A bit of maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a ramekin or small baking tin or dish with parchment paper. Spray the bottom and sides with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana. Mix in the egg, oats, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and maple syrup (if using) until combined. Add in a small handful of blueberries, reserving a few to poke into the top.
- Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish, poking remaining blueberries (other other desired toppings) into the surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the surface is golden and slightly firm to the touch. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes to cool. You can either eat it right out of the baking dish or run a knife around the edges and carefully remove it from the dish and transfer to a plate. Serve warm with your favorite toppings or store in the fridge for later.
