{"id":1616,"date":"2022-04-18T22:03:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T19:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colorfulmango.com\/staging\/6358\/?p=1616"},"modified":"2025-05-16T19:33:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:33:27","slug":"vegan-baked-oats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colorfulmango.com\/staging\/6358\/vegan-baked-oats\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Baked Oats aka Breakfast Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Would you like to eat cake for breakfast<\/span>? You can do that without feeling guilty<\/strong>. Vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> are healthy but still delicious and need only 5 minutes of preparation<\/strong>. Perfect for a quick <\/span>breakfast<\/span><\/span> or even instead of Sunday pancakes.<\/span><\/p>

You can also make it as so-called overnight <\/span><\/span>oats<\/span><\/span>. That means you can make it ahead<\/strong> and eat straight from the refrigerator the next morning.<\/span><\/p>

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What are baked <\/span>oats<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>

Baked <\/span>oats<\/span> are also named blended <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span>. I like to call it a breakfast<\/span> cake<\/strong> because it really tastes like a cake. Vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> are blended oats<\/span> with banana, cinnamon, and any other spices you’d like to add, plus berries, and shredded coconut on top. It already sounds like a cake, right?<\/span><\/p>

Are baked <\/span>oats<\/span> healthy?<\/span><\/h2>

It depends on what you add to it. This vegan <\/span>baked <\/span><\/span>oats<\/span><\/span> recipe<\/span> is healthy and can even be made gluten-free<\/strong> if needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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When should I eat baked <\/span>oats<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>

Vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> can be eaten at any time. Perfect for breakfast<\/span>, snack, or even a dessert as it tastes like a cake. To save time in the morning<\/strong> you can even make it the day before and in the morning just pop it in the oven while getting ready for the day.<\/span><\/p>

How to make baked <\/span>oats<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>

Making vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> is simple and preparation takes only about 5 minutes<\/strong>. You blend together the dough ingredients, pour half of it into the oven-safe bowl, add the filling such as peanut <\/span>butter<\/span> and chocolate<\/span>, and pour over with the remaining dough. I also like to add some shredded coconut and sesame seeds on top. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until firm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

Take it out, add frozen berries<\/span> and bake again for 2 more minutes until the berries have melted.<\/span><\/p>

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FAQ for vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span>:<\/span><\/h2>

Can I make vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> without a blender?<\/span><\/h3>

Yes! Mash banana with a fork, add other ingredients and mix together. Keep in mind that it won’t remind you of cake that much as it will be coarser but it will still taste delicious.<\/span><\/p>

How to know when baked <\/span>oats<\/span> are done?<\/span><\/h3>

Checking if your baked <\/span>oats<\/span> are done can be easily done with a toothpick. Insert it inside the baked <\/span>oats<\/span> and if it comes out clean your cake is ready. <\/span><\/p>

But you can also leave it a bit runny – it will be a whole different experience. Kind of like a lava cake.<\/span><\/p>

Can you eat vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> cold?<\/span><\/h3>

Yes, you can eat vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> cold. Make it the day ahead, put it in the refrigerator, and enjoy your oatcake in the morning.<\/span><\/p>

Can you warm up baked <\/span>oats<\/span>?<\/span><\/h3>

Sure. If you bake it ahead, just pop it in the oven for about 7 minutes to warm it up again.<\/span><\/p>

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Can I store baked <\/span>oats<\/span> in the fridge?<\/span><\/h3>

Yes, you can. Vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3-4 days<\/strong>. But it’s recommended to eat straight from the oven or the next day.<\/span><\/p>

Can you cook vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> in the microwave?<\/span><\/h3>

Vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> can be cooked and also reheated in the microwave. It will be 2 times quicker<\/strong> than cooking in the oven.<\/span><\/p>

Can you make baked <\/span>oats<\/span> with water?<\/span><\/h3>

Baked <\/span>oats<\/span> can be made with water. It’s not needed in a large quantity so it doesn’t change the outcome. <\/span><\/p>

Can baked <\/span>oats<\/span> be made in advance?<\/span><\/h3>

Of course, vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span> can be made in advance. Make it and bake it the day before or even for the upcoming week. Reheat or bake it in the morning.<\/span><\/p>

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Ingredients<\/span><\/h2>

Oats<\/b><\/span>:<\/b><\/span> Any oats<\/span> such as quick <\/span>oats<\/span> or rolled <\/span>oats<\/span><\/strong> work. You can also use oat flour<\/span> instead. Substitute gluten free oats<\/span><\/strong> if needed.<\/span><\/p>

Banana:<\/b><\/span> I like to use a mashed banana<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0but you can add banana slices<\/span> as well. If you’re using a ripe banana<\/span> it works like a natural sweetener and keeps the dough together. If you’re not using bananas, add any other sweetener such as maple syrup<\/span>, coconut sugar<\/span>, or brown sugar<\/span> instead.<\/span><\/p>

Don’t worry about the dough keeping together without a banana. Flaxseeds with water work as a\u00a0flax egg<\/span> that keeps the dough together.<\/span><\/p>

Peanut <\/b><\/span>butter<\/b><\/span>: <\/b><\/span>I only use 100% nut\u00a0<\/span>butter<\/span><\/strong> without any sugar and oils.<\/span> <\/b>Use peanut\u00a0<\/span><\/span>butter,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>hazelnut butter, or almond <\/span><\/span>butter<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

Dark <\/b>chocolate<\/b><\/span>:<\/b><\/span> I like to use 85%+ dairy free<\/span> dark chocolate<\/span>. Use chocolate<\/span> chips<\/span> instead or any other chocolate<\/span> such as white or milk<\/span> chocolate<\/span>. Depends on how sweet you like it. <\/span><\/p>

Berries & passionfruit:<\/b><\/span> I usually add raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, red currants, and black currants. And sometimes passionfruit as well.<\/span><\/p>

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Shredded coconut:<\/b><\/span> This can be left out but is recommended to use as it adds extra taste.<\/span><\/p>

Sesame seeds:<\/b><\/span> Can be left out as well but adds nutritional value (vitamin B, fiber, minerals, healthy fats, antioxidants) and extra taste as well.<\/span><\/p>

Chia seeds<\/b><\/span>:<\/b><\/span> Adds nutritional value – fiber, omega-3 ALA (alpha-linolenic acid)<\/span> <\/b>form, and quercetin which is good for overall health and protects from cardiovascular diseases.<\/span><\/p>

Flaxseeds: <\/b><\/span>Brown and golden flaxseeds both work. It’s also the source of healthy omega-3 fatty acid ALA form.<\/span><\/p>

Cinnamon: <\/b><\/span>Use Ceylon cinnamon for a healthier option. It is a good source of antioxidants and manganese that repairs bones and manages your hormones.<\/span><\/p>

Water:<\/b><\/span> Or substitute with any plant <\/span>milk<\/span> such as almond <\/span><\/span>milk<\/span><\/span>, cashew milk<\/span>, or oat <\/span><\/span>milk<\/span><\/span> if you want it to be extra oaty. Coconut <\/span><\/span>milk<\/span><\/span> works as well.<\/span><\/p>

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Step by step instructions<\/span><\/h2>

Step 1. <\/b><\/span>Blend together all the dough ingredients: oats<\/span>, banana, chia seeds<\/span>, flaxseeds, cinnamon, and water<\/strong>. It should become a thicker cake dough. The runnier it is the longer it takes to bake. (If you don’t have a blender you can make mashed banana<\/span> with a fork, mix all the dry ingredients<\/span>, and add in the wet ingredients<\/span>.)<\/span><\/p>

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– Pour half of it<\/strong> into the oven-proof bowl or preferrable baking dish<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

– Add peanut <\/strong><\/span>butter<\/span> and a piece of dark chocolate<\/span><\/strong> or chocolate<\/span> chips<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

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– Pour over with the remaining dough.<\/span><\/p>

– Top with shredded coconut, sesame seeds, almond flakes, and any other seeds\/nuts you’d like.<\/span><\/p>

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Step 2. <\/b><\/span>Bake for 18-22 minutes<\/strong> at 180 degrees. Use a toothpick, if it comes out clean, it’s ready. You can also eat it half-done, then it’s like a “lava cake”.<\/span><\/p>

Step 3. <\/b><\/span>Pour berries on top. If using frozen, bake for 3 more minutes.<\/span><\/p>

– Add passionfruit (optional).<\/span><\/p>

– Enjoy hot or cold.<\/span><\/p>

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Optional add-ins<\/span><\/h2>

– Beetroot <\/b>powder<\/b><\/span>:<\/b><\/span> Using different powders are a perfect way to increase the nutritional value of your vegan <\/span>baked <\/span>oats<\/span>. Beetroot lowers blood pressure, fights inflammation, boosts your brain, and strengthens your overall health.<\/span><\/p>

– <\/b>Cocoa <\/b><\/span><\/span>powder<\/b><\/span><\/span>:<\/b><\/span> If you want to make chocolate<\/span> baked <\/span>oats<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

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