Recipe details
Ingredients
- 150g jumbo oats
- 350ml oat milk (I used chocolate oat milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Optional: a few chocolate chips sprinkled over each one before baking. If you are keeping this vegan be sure to use plant-based chocolate chips.
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 200c and grease your doughnut tray / ramekins or line a brownie tin with greaseproof paper.
- Add all the ingredients (except the chocolate chips if using) to a blender or food processor. Blend until the oats are completely blended and leave to sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly. Give it a stir and distribute evenly between the doughnut holes (or ramekins or pour into a lined brownie tin).
- Bake for 20 minutes and enjoy warm or allow to cool completely for lunchboxes. We enjoyed ours with peanut butter, banana and toasted hazelnuts!
Just 5 minutes prep time, all in a blender for minimal mess, low cost, vegan, high fibre and great for breakfast and lunch box snacks!
Do you need to buy a doughnut pan to make this recipe?
Nope! This would also work well in ramekins as baked oats, or in a brownie tray cut into slices, so don’t think you need to invest in a doughnut pan if you don’t have one (although I think this was pretty cheap on Amazon). The serving sizes may vary so you may need to test a batch first to see how many it would yield.
Can I vary the flavours?
Absolutely! Baked oats are quite versatile, and you can experiment with various flavours and add-ins to customise the recipe to your liking. Here are some ideas for varying the flavours in a baked oats recipe:
Fruit Variations:
Blueberry Lemon: Add fresh or frozen blueberries and a hint of lemon zest.
Apple Cinnamon: Mix in diced apples and ground cinnamon.
Berry Medley: Combine strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries for a mixed berry flavour.
Nutty Additions:
Banana Nut: Mash ripe bananas into the oats and add chopped walnuts or pecans.
Almond: Include almond extract, shredded coconut, and chopped almonds.
Spiced Options:
Pumpkin Spice: Mix in canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and a touch of maple syrup.
Chai Latte: Use chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger for a warm and cosy flavour.
Chocolate Lovers:
Double Chocolate: Add cocoa powder to the oats and mix in chocolate chips or chunks.
Nutella Swirl: Swirl in some Nutella for a decadent chocolate-hazelnut twist.
Tropical Twist:
Pina Colada: Include diced pineapple and shredded coconut for a tropical flavour.
Mango Coconut: Mix in chopped mango and coconut flakes.
Savoury Varieties:
Cheesy Spinach: Add shredded cheese and chopped spinach for a savoury option.
Sundried Tomato and Basil: Incorporate sundried tomatoes and fresh basil for a unique twist.
Protein-Packed Choices:
Peanut Butter Banana: Swirl in peanut butter and add slices of banana.
Greek Yoghurt Berry: Mix in Greek yogurt and top with fresh berries for added protein.
Vanilla or Coffee Infusions:
Vanilla Bean: Scrape the seeds from a vanilla bean or add vanilla extract for a classic flavour.
Mocha Delight: Mix in instant coffee or espresso powder and chocolate chips.
Maple Pecan:
Add maple syrup and chopped pecans for a sweet and nutty combination.
Remember to adjust the sweetness to your liking, either by using sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or sugar, and feel free to experiment with spices, extracts, or other ingredients to create your own unique baked oats recipe.
