One morning while making breakfast, I started to wonder if I could find another type of oatmeal based make ahead breakfast that would satisfy us all. We love oatmeal and this Vegan Baked Oatmeal is the result of that idea and some recipe testing, brainstorming and taste testing with my littles. With just 6 ingredients, and no extra bowls to clean up, this baked oatmeal has quickly become a staple in our house alongside my oatmeal breakfast cookies, cinnamon roll overnight oats, and mango overnight oatmeal, you name it, we love it!
TL;DR - Vegan Baked Oatmeal
- 💛 Why you'll love it: A one-bowl vegan baked oatmeal made with oats, plant milk, maple syrup, and pantry staples.
- 🥣 Ingredients: 6
- 🔥 Method: Mix → pour → bake → slice.
- ⏲️ Time: 10 minutes prep + 30 minutes bake. Great for meal prep.
- 📦 Storage: Stays fresh 4-5 days in the fridge; freezes beautifully in squares.
- 🌱 Variations: Add berries, apples, banana slices, chocolate chips, or nuts.
- 🔍 It's the best! No banana, no flax "egg," no fuss. Just a baked oatmeal that lets the oats do the talking.
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Key Ingredients
- Oats: Use old fashioned oats. If you need to substitute with quick cooking oats you can, but the baked oats won't have as much of a "chew'.
- Almond milk: Almond milk is our fridge staple, but, but any plant based milk will work. If you don't need to keep the recipe vegan or dairy free, you can substitute with cow's milk.
- Maple syrup: Use the real stuff. Can also be substituted with honey if you don't need to keep the recipe vegan.
- Brown sugar: Adds the right amount of sweetness with a bit of molasses flavor.
Variations and Additions
While vegan baked oats are perfect on their own, they are also super versatile. Try these additions to the base recipe to customize your breakfast:
- Chocolate chip baked oats: Add vegan mini chips before baking.
- Add Nuts: Either chopped walnuts or chopped pecans are delish.
- Coffee Flavored: Add these dairy free cappuccino chips for a coffee oatmeal mix up.
- Add Fruit: Add frozen blueberries to the oatmeal mixture before baking. Increase baking time by 5 minutes.
- Add Protein: You can add in some vegan protein powder in with the other ingredients before baking. I would start with two scoops.
- Add Puree: Swirl blueberry puree, strawberry puree or mango puree before baking or use as a drizzle on top.
How to Make Vegan Baked Oats
Preheat the oven to 350℉ degrees and prepare an 8x8 baking dish by spraying with baking spray.
Step 1: Add all the ingredients right into the prepared baking dish.
Step 2: Yep, that's right, it all gets mixed up in the baking dish, no other clean up necessary! Kind of like a dump cake, everything in at once 😊.
Step 3: Baked for 30-35 minutes, until the top is browned and the oatmeal has just set. Remove from the oven and serve warm or room temperature.
Vegan Baked Oatmeal Topping Ideas
- Drizzle with additional maple syrup
- Add fresh berries: Blueberries, sliced strawberries or a cherry puree are my kiddos favorite additions.
- Sliced bananas or mangos: For a tropical twist slice bananas and mangos on top and serve with a coconut whipped cream.
- Drizzle with warm nut butter: Like I do over my vanilla overnight oats, warm your favorite nut butter up for 10-15 seconds in the microwave and drizzle over the top.
Storing Baked Oatmeal
This easy breakfast typically gets eaten in my house the same day I make it, but it also stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: Slice the vegan baked oatmeal into squares and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Pop all the slices in a zip top bag in your freezer.
- To reheat: Reheat with a splash of almond milk in the microwave (to prevent the oats from drying out) or let defrost on the counter (or in your backpack, purse, car, etc) and eat when it comes to room temp.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, this recipe is banana-free (many others aren't) and the maple syrup provides moisture and sweetness.
Quick oats work in a pinch but create a softer texture. Steel-cut oats will not work as written.
Stir in a few tablespoons of chia seeds, hemp seeds, or a scoop of vegan vanilla protein powder.
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📖 Recipe
6-Ingredient Vegan Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 2 ½ cups Almond Milk (or other plant based milk)
- 1 TB vanilla
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare an 8x8 baking dish by spraying with baking spray.
- Add the rest of the ingredients into the dish and stir to combine, making sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Put in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. You are looking for a browned top and cooked through center.
- Remove from oven and enjoy!
Notes
Freezing Tips:
- Slice the baked oatmeal into squares and wrap individually in plastic wrap and then put into a zip top freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat from frozen: Reheat with a splash of almond milk in the microwave (to prevent the oats from drying out) or let defrost on the counter (or in your backpack, purse, car, etc) and eat when it comes to room temp.
Serving Suggestions:
- Add Fruit: Add frozen blueberries to the oatmeal mixture before baking. Increase baking time by 5 minutes.
- Add Protein: You can add in some vegan protein powder in with the other ingredients before baking. I would start with two scoops.
- Add Puree: Swirl blueberry puree, strawberry puree or mango puree before baking or use as a drizzle on top.
Marni Katz says
Super easy recipe for when you want to switch up your breakfast routine.