Baked Oats Cake Taste (Print Version)

Fluffy oats with banana and vanilla for a sweet, wholesome morning treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

10 - 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
11 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix mashed banana, egg, milk, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in optional chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon if using.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface evenly.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • They taste legitimately like cake but actually fuel your body instead of sending you into a mid-morning crash.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for meal prep or when you want something special on a weekday.
  • You can eat them warm, cold, or toasted—they're forgiving and delicious no matter what mood you're in.
02 -
  • Don't overbake these or they'll dry out fast; they should still feel slightly tender in the center when you pull them out, because they continue to cook as they cool.
  • The banana flavor is what makes this work, so use one that's actually ripe and soft—a pale yellow banana won't give you nearly the same result.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly and create a more tender crumb than cold ones straight from the fridge.
  • If you find your banana isn't as sweet as you'd like, a tablespoon of honey or a splash of maple syrup stirred into the wet ingredients adjusts things beautifully without changing the texture.
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