Save A warm, nourishing breakfast treat featuring creamy baked oats, sweet banana, and a drizzle of honey baked to perfection in individual ramekins. This dish is perfect for anyone seeking comfort in the morning.
I first made these baked oats ramekins for my family on a chilly weekend morning, and they disappeared within minutes! The golden tops and warm banana scent brought everyone to the kitchen before I could even drizzle the honey.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Ripe bananas: 2, mashed
- Milk: 1 cup (dairy or plant-based)
- Melted unsalted butter: 2 tbsp (or coconut oil)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Honey: 3 tbsp
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Banana: 1, sliced (optional topping)
- Honey: 1–2 tbsp, for drizzling (optional topping)
- Chopped walnuts or pecans: 1/4 cup (optional topping)
Instructions
- Grease ramekins:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease four 8 oz ramekins.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine oats baking powder cinnamon and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together mashed bananas milk melted butter eggs honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine mixtures:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Portion and top:
- Divide the oat mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins. Top with banana slices and nuts if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until the tops are golden and the oats are set.
- Finish and serve:
- Let cool slightly. Drizzle with extra honey before serving if desired.
Save My kids always ask for these on Saturday mornings and love creating their own topping combos. It has quickly become a special breakfast tradition in our home.
Required Tools
You will need mixing bowls a whisk measuring cups and spoons 4 ramekins (8 oz each) and an oven for this recipe.
Allergen Information
This dish contains eggs and dairy and may include tree nuts if using walnuts or pecans. For food allergies simply use plant-based alternatives and omit nuts as needed.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 285 calories 8 g total fat 47 g carbohydrates and 7 g protein making it a hearty breakfast option.
Save Enjoy your baked oats fresh and warm straight from the oven with an extra drizzle of honey. It is the perfect cozy way to start your day.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I substitute the milk with a plant-based alternative?
Yes, you can use almond, soy, oat, or any other plant-based milk to suit dietary preferences or needs.
- → What nuts work best as toppings?
Chopped walnuts or pecans provide a wonderful crunch and complement the banana and honey flavors well.
- → How do I make a vegan version of this dish?
Replace the eggs with a flax egg (2 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 5 tbsp water) and use plant-based milk and butter alternatives.
- → Can I add other fruits for variety?
Yes, blueberries or chocolate chips make excellent additions to enhance flavor and texture.
- → What is the best way to serve this dish?
Serve warm, optionally topped with a drizzle of honey and a dollop of Greek yogurt for added creaminess.
- → How do I know when the baked oats are ready?
The tops should turn golden and the oats should set firmly but remain creamy inside after baking for about 22–25 minutes.