This healthy baked oats cookie dough recipe, also known as “baked oatmeal,” is seriously delicious. When the craving for a sweet snack or breakfast hits, it’s all I can think about.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s sweet, healthy, and downright delicious.
- It satisfies that craving for a sweet treat or dessert.
- It’s incredibly easy and quick to prepare.
- It’s a creative way to enjoy healthier eating without compromising on taste.
- It can be enjoyed as a snack, breakfast, or dessert.
- Its texture is absolutely amazing, reminiscent of cookie dough.
- You can prepare it either in the oven or air fryer.
- It’s centered around oats, which offer numerous health benefits.
Best ingredients for this healthy breakfast option
The quantities are listed in the step-by-step guide below and on the recipe card to save or print at the end of this post.
Banana: Let the banana add its sweetness subtly to your recipe. Take note of the banana’s size; for this recipe, we used a medium one.
Egg: the egg will help the dough to firm up.
Milk of your choice: the milk will make your cookie a little softer, but make sure you don’t exceed the amount in the recipe. The aim is for the recipe to resemble cookie dough, but without being too clumpy. You can use the milk of your choice, skimmed, vegetable, etc.
Honey or syrup (optional): for a sweeter recipe with less banana taste, I like to use a bit of honey or syrup.
Oat flakes or oat flour: this is the foundation of the recipe, you can use whatever type of oats you prefer, however, the flour will leave a more homogeneous texture. The intention of the recipe is to make the dough very dense to resemble a cookie. For a slightly lighter version, add less flour (around 1/3 cup).
Yeast: this will aid in giving the baked oats a bit of rise.
Chopped 70% chocolate: A delightful finishing touch to the recipe. You can opt for any type of chocolate you prefer; I chose 70% for its health benefits.
How to make cookie dough baked oats (step-by-step guide)
Step 1
Mash up half a banana into a puree; the smoother, the better.
Step 2
Next, crack the egg into a separate bowl before adding it to the mixture. We don’t want to risk spoiling our perfectly mashed banana with a bad egg, right?
Step 3
Add 1/4 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of honey or syrup (optional).
Step 4
Mix everything thoroughly. Don’t worry if the honey or syrup doesn’t blend completely; a few spots are fine.
Step 5
Now, stir in half a cup of oatmeal or oat flakes until well combined.
Step 6 (optional)
If you prefer a smoother texture and want to tone down the banana flavor, consider using a blender. However, I find this step unnecessary when using oatmeal.
Step 7
Gently fold in a pinch of yeast.
Step 8
Top it off with two squares of chopped chocolate.
Step 9
Pop it in a preheated oven or air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
Tips for an amazing healthy recipe
With the baked oats recipe, there’s no strict rule; you have the freedom to enhance it in any way you prefer. Whether it’s mixing chopped chocolate into the batter or adding a dash of vanilla extract, feel free to get creative and make it your own.
Other healthy breakfast and snack ideas
Did you enjoy the recipe? Then you’ll be thrilled with these ideas for enjoying or swapping with your baked oats
- Healthy mug flan in the microwave
- Chocolate mousse with 2 ingredients
- Low carb mug cake ready in 5 minutes
Cookie Dough Baked Oats | Healthy Airfry Option
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 banana
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk of your choice
- 1 teaspoon of syrup or honey optional
- 1/2 cup oat flakes or oat flour
- 1 pinch of yeast
- 2 chopped 70% chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mash the banana into a puree
- Add the egg and mix thoroughly
- Pour in the milk and honey or syrup, then mix again
- Add the oats and mix well. Optionally, you can blend the mixture to achieve a smoother texture and reduce the banana taste
- Gently fold in the yeast
- Sprinkle the chocolate on top
- Bake in a preheated oven or air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 – 25 minutes
NOTES
FAQ
In essence, baked oats are a straightforward oat-based cake often enjoyed as a wholesome snack or breakfast option.
It varies; while some baked oats are made healthier with natural sweeteners like banana or honey, others may contain added sugar, making them less nutritious despite being oat-based.
What’s the story behind the baked oats recipe’s rise to fame?
The recipe went viral on TikTok and it didn’t take long for it to become known all over the world.
