Baked Oats Cake Style (Printable)

Wholesome oat squares with ripe banana and vanilla, baked to a warm and fluffy finish.

# 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 cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together oat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend the mashed banana, egg, milk, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in optional chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon if using.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface evenly.
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 before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a breakfast that feels like eating cake without the morning regret.
  • The whole thing comes together in about 35 minutes, perfect for when you actually want to bake but don't have hours.
  • One batch makes enough to grab a square before heading out the door all week long.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step—pull it from the oven and give it at least 5 minutes or the squares will fall apart when you try to cut them.
  • The exact bake time depends on your oven, so start checking at 22 minutes; the toothpick test is your honest friend here.
  • Oat flour can be denser than wheat flour, so if your first batch feels too heavy, blend your oats a little finer next time or add a splash more milk.
03 -
  • If your banana isn't quite ripe enough, a tablespoon of honey mixed into the wet ingredients adds the sweetness and moisture you need without changing the texture much.
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly than cold ones, so let your egg and milk sit out while the oven preheats.
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