These Cookie Dough Baked Oats are a delicious and easy breakfast idea packed with rich flavors and a gooey cashew butter center. Made with simple ingredients like oats, banana, and almond milk, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your morning sweet tooth!

Cookie Dough Baked Oats will always be a special recipe for me because they came from such an unexpected season — back in 2020, when life slowed down and we were all home experimenting in our kitchens. It was around the same time I created some of my other comfort favorites, like my Nutella Baked Oats, Blended Overnight Oats, and even my Oatmeal Cups. Turning dessert flavors into breakfast became my little creative escape, and that’s exactly how these cookie-dough-inspired oats were born.

What I love most about these baked oats is how perfectly they balance sweet, indulgent flavor with that soft, fluffy texture — similar to my Oat Bars but with a gooey cashew butter center that makes every bite feel cozy and nostalgic. Whether you’re craving a warm breakfast or just want a fun twist on your morning oats, this recipe always hits the spot.

How to make baked oats

To make these baked oats, just toss everything into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the batter into an oven-safe dish and let the oven do the rest. It truly couldn’t be easier.

This version is completely vegan, and I like to add a tablespoon of cashew butter in the center for that warm, gooey middle, feel free to use almond butter if preferred! — it’s so good and makes every bite feel extra cozy. If you prefer a more cake-like texture, simply bake them a little longer and the center will set more like a soft muffin instead of staying gooey

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Cookie Dough Baked Oats

4.86 from 7 ratings

Hannah Kling

These Cookie Dough Baked Oats are a delicious and easy breakfast idea packed with rich flavors and a gooey cashew butter center. Made with simple ingredients like oats, banana, and almond milk, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your morning sweet tooth!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients  

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Oats

• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 small/medium banana
• 2 Tbsp cashew butter
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips

Topping

• handful of dark chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp cashew butter (for the center)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a blender, combine old fashioned oats, baking powder, sea salt, banana, cashew butter, almond milk and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Save 3 Tbsp of batter, and pour the remainder into an oven safe baking dish. Stir in dark chocolate chips until covered.
• Add in 1 Tbsp of cashew butter to the center, then pour the reserved batter on top. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes. This will result in a gooey center. Bake for an additional 10 minutes if you want a more solid center.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes, then enjoy warm!

Notes

1. Blend for the Best Texture: If you prefer a smoother consistency, blend the oats, banana, and other ingredients before baking. For a more rustic texture, leave the oats whole.
2. Customize Your Sweetness: Adjust the maple syrup to your taste. You can omit it entirely for less sweetness or swap it with agave, honey, or date syrup.
3. Prevent Sticking: Grease your baking dish or ramekins lightly with oil or butter to ensure the oats release easily after baking.
4. Monitor Baking Time: Oven times can vary, so start checking at 20 minutes. The oats should be set but still slightly soft in the center.

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