Breakfast
Cookie Dough Baked Oats

Ingredients & substitutions
old fashioned oats– I use the organic old fashioned oats from Trader Joe’s, but you can use any old fashioned oats that you’d like. I have no tested it or tried it with quick oats, so i’m not sure if they would work for this recipe.
baking powder- a small amount of baking powder is used in this recipe to help the center rise. You can omit this ingredient and they baked oats will still work, they just won’t be as fluffy! If you don’t have baking powder, you can substitute baking soda, but please note it won’t be the exact same.
pinch of salt– a pinch of salt to help balance out the sweetness of these oats.
banana- Since this recipe is vegan and doesn’t use egg, a banana is necessary for a binding agent. If you don’t have banana or don’t like banana, you can replace this ingredient with apple sauce, pumpkin, tofu, avocado, or yogurt.
cashew butter- I think cashew butter gives this recipe that “cookie dough” taste. But if you don’t have/like cashew butter you can replace this ingredient with any other nut butter or choice. Almond, peanut, pecan etc!
almond milk- I really only ever have almond milk on hand, but like cashew butter this ingredients can be switched out for any milk alternative. Coconut, cashew, oat, cow’s milk etc.
maple syrup- I use a small amount of maple syrup to really sweeten up this recipe. If you don’t have to have your oats too sweet you can omit this ingredient all together or even replace it with agave, honey or date syrup!
non-dairy dark chocolate chips- to make this recipe vegan, you must use non-dairy vegan dark chocolate chips. However, you can replace this with any type/flavor of chocolate chips or chunks that you’d like!

How to make baked oats
I was so excited to see that Baked Oats were trending. I’ve been making baked oats for years, and i’m so happy it’s a recipe that everyone is enjoying/trying.
They are so easy to make, all you need is a blender, baking dish and that’s really it. These oats will taste like you’re having dessert for breakfast.
To prepare the baked oats, all you need to do is add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into an oven safe baking dish and bake away!
This specific recipe is vegan and I add a tablespoon of cashew butter in the center for a warm and gooey center. It’s amazing and I think you are going to love them as much as I do!
However, if you prefer a more “cake like” center without the gooeyness, you can simply bake the oats for a longer period of time and they will be more of a muffin texture on the center!

I have tried a lot of baked oats recipes and this is my favorite!! I didn’t have banana and substituted apple sauce. So easy and so good!
Hi Sara! Yay, that makes me so happy to hear. I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thanks so much for the comment and rating!
Is there a way these can be made without banana? I’m not fond of any banana taste but this is a great recipe.
Hi Rebecca! Yes totally, you can use 1 egg instead!
This was super tasty and easy to follow ❤️ Although if on a weight loss journey I recommend the given measurements /2 since it is kinda high in calories but i get it’s the healthy ones
Hi Joanna! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! I appreciate your insight and review! I hope you have a great weekend. xx
This was great! If we have some leftover, how should it be stored?
Hi Megan! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! You can store it in an airtight container, or just cover with some foil or saran wrap and store it in the fridge. You can warm it up in the microwave the next morning!
So excited to try! Can these be made ahead of time and reheated?
Hi there! Yes, you absolutely can. Tastes very similar to a muffin!