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    Home » Recipe Index » Breakfast

    Baked Oats for One

    November 6, 2022 Updated April 22, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Breakfast, Easy Recipes, Snacks

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    close up of a couple oatmeal cups on a white plate

    Quickly assemble baked oats for one and let your oven do all the work while you're getting ready for the day. Or try these overnight oats: Overnight Oats with Yogurt, Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats.

    oatmeal with strawberries in white ramekin over grey hot pad

    [This baked oats for one recipe was originally posted in May 2021. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How to make oatmeal cups instead
    • Storage/Reheating Tips
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other good breakfast recipes
    • What to do with leftover ingredients

    Make these baked oats for one and you won't need to figure out how to use up leftovers from traditional baked oatmeal.

    It just takes a few minutes to throw together, then you can let your oven do all the cooking work while you get ready for the day.

    If you want to make your life even easier, I recommend doubling this baked oats recipe and spooning it into a muffin tin. You'll get individual servings that you can freeze for later and save time.

    It's a great trick when you cook for one. Instructions below.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the baked oats for one recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.

    oatmeal ingredients on pink table
    • Oats: Rolled/old fashioned oats are best for this recipe. They are the same
    • Mashed banana: choose a ripe banana for this. The riper it is, the sweeter the oatmeal will taste. You can add additional sweetener too.
    • Frozen berries
    • Ground flaxseed: this is technically an optional add-in, but it's a nice fiber bonus.
    • Egg
    • Cinnamon
    • Vanilla
    • Baking powder: Don't forget the baking powder, it helps it rise a bit and not be too dense.
    • Salt
    • Milk

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the baked oats for one recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    uncooked oats, spices, and an egg in a glass bowl

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add rolled (old-fashioned) oats, egg, banana, honey, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, ground flaxseed, and milk to a medium mixing bowl.

    uncooked oatmeal batter with strawberries in a glass bowl

    2. After these ingredients are well incorporated, fold frozen berries into oatmeal mixture. Cut larger berries into bite sized pieces.

    3. Spray small ramekin or baking dish, then pour oatmeal into it.

    uncooked oatmeal in ramekin

    4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until oatmeal top is golden brown and cooked through. Test with a fork or toothpick.

    5. Eat your baked oats for one immediately (with a smear of peanut butter), or refrigerate for later.

    This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.

    How to make oatmeal cups instead

    baked oatmeal cups in a green tray

    1. This baked oats for one recipe is great, it works if you have the desire and time to bake your oats for about 30 minutes before eating.

    2. Honestly, I want my weekday breakfasts quicker. I'd make ahead this recipe, or on a morning when I have a bit more time.

    3. If you want to have single serving breakfasts for a couple days, try this: double this recipe, then divide between sprayed muffin cups. This recipe makes between 6-8 muffin cups.

    4. Refrigerate/freeze until you're ready to pop them in the microwave!

    Storage/Reheating Tips

    Store leftover baked oats for one in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze these oats. If you plan on freezing them, I recommend making oatmeal cups, as in the instructions above.

    To freeze, place in bags or wrap in cling wrap.

    To reheat, bring to room temperature, if desired. You can also microwave these baked oats until warmed through. It's great as is, or smeared with some peanut butter after reheating.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Easily double this baked oats for one recipe for more breakfasts. Use a larger pan or bake in a muffin tin. Freeze any you won't eat within about 5 days.
    • You can use a frozen banana or a fresh one. Either way, choose a really ripe one.
    • Substitute the frozen berries with fresh ones or other fruit. Cut to the size of blueberries so they're not too big to make the cups soggy.
    • Refrigerate your oatmeal for up to 5 days.
    • Other add-ins: Peanut butter (or add a smear to it when you're ready to eat it), chocolate chips, other fruit, chia seeds, etc.

    FAQ

    Can I bake with 1 minute oats?

    My friend, dietitian and chef-Julie Harrington breaks down the difference between different types of oats HERE. 1 minute oats in may break apart in this oats recipe, use rolled/old fashioned oats.

    Can baked oatmeal be left out overnight?

    Yes, since the eggs in it have been cooked it's safe to keep out. But I recommend refrigerating these oats so it lasts longer. Even though this is a 1 serving recipe, you may eat more/less so it's good to know your options.

    What are some tasty oats recipes?

    Oats are great because you can add more flavors to them than anyone can count. This simple baked oats for one recipe, Apple Pie Overnight Oats, Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins, or Oatmeal Cherry Bars are good too.

    bowl of strawberry oatmeal sitting in green dish

    Other good breakfast recipes

    • Single Serve Banana Bread
    • Apple Pie Overnight Oats
    • Chapati Roll (egg and vegetable wrap)
    • Single Serving Oatmeal
    • Microwave Egg in a Cup
    • Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

    What to do with leftover ingredients

    When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.

    • Oats: Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal, Oatmeal Cherry Bars, Protein Granola
    • Berries: (just swap berries for what you have) Strawberry Banana PB Smoothie, Blueberry Chocolate Muffins, Blueberry Oreo Ice Cream.
    • Eggs: Sausage Egg Casserole, Breakfast Egg Sandwiches, Freezer Breakfast Tacos

    Did you make this baked oats for one recipe? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    one baked oatmeal cup on a white plate with more cups around plate

    Baked Oats for One

    Quickly assemble this baked oats for one and let your oven do all the work while you're getting ready for the day.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Author: Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • medium mixing bowl
    • rubber spatula
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • 7 ounce****** ramekin or your smallest baking dish

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup old fashioned oats aka rolled oats
    • 1 whole egg
    • ½ medium ripe banana fresh or frozen
    • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • ½ cup frozen berries frozen
    • cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add ½ cup old fashioned oats, egg, ½ medium ripe banana, 1 teaspoon ground flax, ½ teaspoon vanilla, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ⅓ c milk to a medium mixing bowl. Mix with a rubber spatula until combined.
    • After oatmeal is mixed together, fold in ½ cup frozen mixed berries.
    • Spray ramkein or baking dish.
    • Pour batter into ramkein. Transfer to the oven to cook for 30-40 minutes, or until top is browned and toothpick comes out clean.
    • Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for longer. Heat leftovers in microwave and slather some peanut butter on top if desired.

    Notes

    • Double the recipe for leftovers
    • Divide between muffin cups for hand held breakfast
    • You can use a fresh or frozen banana and berries
    • I used frozen mixed berries, use the type of berries you'd like. Just cut bigger berries into blueberry sized pieces.
    • This takes 30-40 minutes to bake, and is quite thick. Use a larger dish for thinner oatmeal to cut down on baking time, which varies based on the size of your dish.
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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Deirdre says

      May 13, 2021 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I've totally committed to making our oatmeal this way, no more throwing out old congealed uneaten oatmeal! They taste so great as well.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 17, 2021 at 10:08 am

        totally agree! This is the way to batch prep oatmeal for sure

        Reply
    2. Jill says

      May 13, 2021 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      Not sure why I hadn't thought to make baked oatmeal in individual serving sizes like this before. Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
    3. Erica says

      May 13, 2021 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      The single serving size for these is absolutely wonderful for my freezer. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 17, 2021 at 10:08 am

        totally agree!

        Reply
    4. Liz says

      May 13, 2021 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      Such a perfect breakfast recipe! I love how easy this is for busy mornings when we're trying to get everyone out the door!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 17, 2021 at 10:09 am

        oh it's the perfect on the go or quick to eat breakfast for sure

        Reply
    5. Kate says

      May 13, 2021 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      Love this idea so much - I'm totally an oatmeal addict, I have it almost every morning but prepping ahead is the way forward, mornings are too busy to be doing all that prep!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        May 17, 2021 at 10:09 am

        totally agree! baking it ahead of time makes life so much easier

        Reply
    6. Nathan says

      May 13, 2021 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I've never had something like these oatmeal cups before, what a fantastic idea! I'm always looking for easy and healthy breakfasts, so I'm definitely going to be trying these out 🙂

      Reply
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