Baked Oats Cake Like (Printable)

Fluffy, sweet morning oats with banana and vanilla for a wholesome start to your day.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Cooking steps:

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 the oat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the mashed banana, egg, milk, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. If desired, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface evenly.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool briefly before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They taste genuinely like cake, but you're actually eating whole grains and fruit for breakfast.
  • One bowl method means almost no cleanup, which matters when you're groggy.
  • Ready in under 40 minutes from craving to eating, perfect for meal prepping or spontaneous mornings.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the most common mistake—it makes them tough and rubbery instead of tender; stir just until combined and walk away.
  • The ripeness of your banana matters hugely; very ripe ones contribute more moisture and sweetness, while slightly underripe ones need more milk.
03 -
  • If your batter seems too thick, whisk in milk one tablespoon at a time; the consistency should be like thick brownie batter.
  • For extra cake-like texture, blend your oats before measuring instead of using pre-ground oat flour—the difference is noticeable.
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