Baked Oats Cake Taste (Printable)

A warm, fluffy square with oats, banana, and vanilla for a wholesome nutritious start to your day.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 ground cinnamon

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk oat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend mashed banana, egg, milk, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined. Fold in optional chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon if using.
05 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool for several minutes. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It feels like cake but doesn't come with the guilt, which means you can eat it without pretending it's healthy.
  • Four servings means you can feed people or feed yourself all week, depending on the kind of morning you're having.
  • The prep is honest and simple; there's nothing fussy about it, just two bowls and about ten minutes of your time.
02 -
  • Don't open the oven door before 20 minutes unless you want a slightly dense result; the heat does real work in there and temperature drops matter.
  • If your batter seems too thick, a splash more milk is your friend, but if it's too thin, you'll end up with something closer to a pancake than a square.
03 -
  • Mash your banana with the back of a fork until it's completely smooth; chunks slow down the mixing and can bake unevenly.
  • Let the baked oats cool for at least five minutes before cutting so they hold their shape and don't crumble into sad pieces.
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