This vegan baked oatmeal is an easy, healthy breakfast made with rolled oats, bananas, maple syrup, and fresh or frozen fruit. It bakes into a soft, sliceable oatmeal bake and can be customized with 15 flavor combinations, such as blueberry, apple cinnamon, chocolate chip, and pumpkin.
Vegan Baked Oatmeal At A Glance
- ✅ Recipe Name: Vegan Baked Oatmeal (15 Flavor Options)
- 🕒 Ready In: About 40 minutes
- 👪 Serves: 9 slices
- 🍽 Calories: ~180 per slice
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Rolled oats, bananas, maple syrup, almond milk, baking powder, cinnamon, fruit
- 📖 Dietary Info: Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, naturally sweetened
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: This cozy baked oatmeal is easy to make, customizable with 15 flavor combinations, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or meal prep.
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I love baked oatmeal because it's easy to make and is endlessly customizable. After testing dozens of oatmeal recipes for Healthful Blondie, I've found that a simple base of rolled oats, bananas, maple syrup, and milk creates the perfect texture.
This was one of the first baked oatmeal recipes I shared on Healthful Blondie over five years ago, and it's been a reader favorite ever since. It tastes like cake for breakfast but is made with wholesome ingredients like oats, bananas, and maple syrup.
It's also great for meal prep. Bake one pan and enjoy it for several days - it's delicious warm or cold, freezer-friendly, and reheats really well.
If you're looking for more vegan breakfast recipes, try my Vegan Monkey Bread or Vegan Blueberry Pop-Tarts.
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- Vegan Baked Oatmeal At A Glance
- What Is Vegan Baked Oatmeal?
- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You'll Need
- Easy Substitutions
- How to Make Vegan Baked Oatmeal (Step-by-Step)
- Video Tutorial (Step-by-Step)
- Expert Tips
- Flavor Variations
- Storage & Meal Prep Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Baked Oatmeal Recipes You'll Love
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
What Is Vegan Baked Oatmeal?
Vegan baked oatmeal is oatmeal baked in the oven instead of cooked on the stovetop. The oats absorb the liquid and bake into a soft, sliceable oatmeal casserole that can be cut into squares.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick & easy: Ready in about 40 minutes with simple ingredients and minimal prep.
- Soft, cake-like texture: Bakes into a moist, sliceable oatmeal that tastes like cake for breakfast.
- 15 flavor options: Customize it with mix-ins like blueberry, apple cinnamon, chocolate chip, or pumpkin.
- Great for meal prep: Bake once and enjoy it for breakfast all week.
- Naturally vegan & gluten-free: Made without eggs or dairy and easily gluten-free with certified oats.
- Kid-approved: A healthy, fiber-packed breakfast everyone loves.
Ingredients You'll Need
This vegan baked oatmeal uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together in one bowl.
- Rolled oats: The base of this baked oatmeal. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. Quick oats can make the oatmeal too soft. If you love oat-based breakfasts, try my protein chocolate chip baked oats, too.
- Bananas: Naturally sweeten the oatmeal and help hold everything together without eggs. Very ripe bananas work best.
- Maple syrup: Adds natural sweetness and a warm flavor that pairs well with oats and fruit.
- Milk: Any plant-based milk works. Almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk all work well in this recipe.
- Baking powder: Helps the baked oatmeal rise slightly so it's soft and not dense.
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth and flavor. You can also add pumpkin spice or apple pie spice.
- Fruit or mix-ins: Blueberries, apples, chocolate chips, nuts, or pumpkin puree all work great for different flavor combinations.
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Easy Substitutions
- No bananas: Replace the bananas with 1 cup applesauce or pumpkin puree. Both work well and keep the oatmeal naturally sweet.
- Different milk: Any plant-based milk works. Almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or cashew milk are all great options.
- Make it higher protein: Add 2-4 tablespoons hemp seeds, chia seeds, or your favorite vegan protein powder.
- Extra spice: Swap the cinnamon for pumpkin spice or apple pie spice for a cozy fall flavor.
- Blended baked oatmeal: Try my protein baked oats recipe!
How to Make Vegan Baked Oatmeal (Step-by-Step)
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 2: Stir in the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nuts.
- Step 3: Fold in ½ cup of your favorite mix-in, such as blueberries, chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle extra fruit or nuts on top if desired.
- Step 5: Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
Video Tutorial (Step-by-Step)
Expert Tips
- Use very ripe bananas: Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, which helps bind the baked oatmeal without eggs.
- Use rolled oats, not quick oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best texture. Quick oats can make the oatmeal too soft.
- Let it cool before slicing: Baked oatmeal will firm up as it cools, which makes it easier to cut into clean slices.
- Use frozen fruit straight from the freezer: There's no need to thaw frozen berries before adding them to the batter.
- Check the center when baking: The oatmeal should look set in the middle and lightly golden on top.
Flavor Variations
Use the base recipe and try one of these baked oatmeal flavor combinations.
- Blueberry: Add ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Apple Cinnamon: Add ½ cup diced apples and an extra pinch of cinnamon, just like my healthy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal.
- Chocolate Chip: Stir in ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Pumpkin Spice: Add ½ cup pumpkin puree and ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice.
- Banana Nut: Add ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Banana Cake: Add extra sliced banana or layer banana slices on top before baking.
- Chunky Monkey: Add ¼ cup chopped walnuts and ¼ cup chocolate chips.
- Strawberry: Add ½ cup chopped strawberries.
- Peach: Add ½ cup diced peaches.
- Coconut Almond: Add ¼ cup shredded coconut and sliced almonds.
- Chocolate Walnut: Add ¼ cup chocolate chips and ¼ cup walnuts.
- Chai Spice: Add ½ teaspoon chai spice and a splash of vanilla extract.
- Carrot Cake: Stir in ½ cup shredded carrots and an extra pinch of cinnamon.
- Peanut Butter: Stir in ¼ cup of peanut butter and top with roasted peanuts, just like my healthy peanut butter baked oatmeal.
Storage & Meal Prep Tips
- Store in the fridge: Keep leftover baked oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat easily: Warm slices in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds. You can also enjoy it cold.
- Freeze for later: Let the oatmeal cool completely, then slice and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Great for meal prep: Bake a batch at the start of the week and enjoy quick, healthy breakfasts for several days. If you love meal-prep breakfasts, you might also like my High Protein Overnight Oats!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Replace the bananas with 1 cup of applesauce or pumpkin puree. Both options work well and keep the oatmeal naturally sweet.
Rolled oats work best for texture. Quick oats can make the baked oatmeal softer and slightly mushy.
Yes. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need the recipe to be completely gluten-free.
The top should be lightly golden, and the center should look set. If the middle still looks wet, bake it for a few more minutes.
This recipe tastes best unblended, but if you prefer the blended baked oats texture, try my Chocolate Blender Baked Oats!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Vegan Baked Oatmeal (15 Flavors!)
Ingredients
Vegan Baked Oatmeal Base:
- 2 large spotty bananas, mashed
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (200g) old-fashioned rolled oats,
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavor Variations:
- ½ cup nuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, or roasted peanuts
- 1 cup of mix-ins, blueberries, sliced strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, banana slices, chocolate chips (OR ½ cup of shredded carrot + ½ shredded coconut)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch square dish with cooking or avocado oil spray.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in rolled oats, ground flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nuts.
- Pick Mix-ins: Pick your favorite mix-ins. I do ½ of nuts like walnuts, pecans, or peanuts with 1 cup of fruit/berries like blueberries, apple cubes, banana slices, or chocolate chips. Listed everything above and also in the blog post!
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Hand-fold in the blueberries (or your chosen mix-in).
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle extra fruit or nuts on top if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is done.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy with peanut butter, almond butter, or yogurt, and top with fresh berries!
Bella says
One of the best baked oatmeals I have made. SO good!
Geo says
Overall, I really like this recipe!
I made it twice. First time, I used a whole cup of almond milk as specified. It came out way too moist and was mushy.
Second time, I used a half cup almond milk and it came out perfectly!
May depend how much fruit you add to it. I added cut banana and an apple to the batter as my mix-ins.
Nutritious and Delicious!
Christine Allen says
One of my favorites!!
Eric L says
Delicious! Almost like a slightly-sweet blueberry cake. Thick pieces, perfectly moist. I had it for breakfast and it was so good I had it for lunch, too 🙂
SJ says
Excellent recipe. I swapped the bananas with a 4oz container of unsweetened applesauce and used only 2T maple syrup. Because I was short on time, I divided the mixture into two smaller pans (5-inch nonstick cake pans, but ramekins would work too) and baked in my air fryer for 14-15 minutes at 350F. We like our baked oatmeal on the drier side so this worked out perfectly for us. It was dry and golden on top and soft and fluffy in the middle. This will be on regular rotation now—so many flavor combinations to experiment with!
Tati Chermayeff says
Thank you for such a kind review! I am so happy that it turned out well for you. Also, I love that you air fried this!! So cool.
Derek says
Very good recipe. I added walnuts, banana and blueberries. All really good.
Tati Chermayeff says
Thank you so much, Derek! Means a lot.
Andrea says
Hey! I'm super excited to try this, but was wondering if there's a banana substitute? Maybe pumpkin or applesauce and how much? My daughter is allergic to bananas
Tati Chermayeff says
Hi! Yes you can try either! I would recommend pumpkin first. Let me know how it turns out 🙂
annabelle says
One of my favorites! I used blueberries and pecans. Thank you so much.
Jennifer says
I’m not vegan but these were delicious. Thanks!
Claudia says
I just made it and it was delicious!!! I added one egg to add more protein and used frozen blueberries. Thank you!
Bonnie Jordan says
What can I use on place of coconut oil? My husband and I can't stand coconut. Not the smell, the remote taste. Nothing. We are transitioning to plant based. Every recipe seems to thing people like coconut. Help 🙂
Tati Chermayeff says
Hi, if you use unrefined coconut oil there is no taste! I don't like coconut myself and I cannot taste it one bit in this recipe.
Judy S. says
I used 2 tbsp of avocado oil instead, and it still turned out great!
ashleyisen says
I simply could make this recipe for breakfast everyday! It is so good and filling.
Marie Massey says
This one will be a keeper in our house! Healthful ingredients and so yummy. And perfect for a quick breakfast throughout the week!
Tati Chermayeff says
Thank you so much!!!
Lauren K says
This recipe is super quick to whip up and SO tasty! I used pecans and dark chocolate chips as the mix-ins and also subbed oat milk since I didn’t have almond milk. Will be making again!
Tati Chermayeff says
I am so happy to hear this!! I love baked oats too
Saskia C says
Such a delicious and easy recipe! Made for a delicious breakfast and snack for later in the day!!