Banana and chocolate baked oats (oven-baked oat cake)

The breakfast with the texture of a cake but the make-up of a bowl of porridge: baked oats. Rolled oats blended with a banana and an egg, then baked in the oven for a soft, chocolatey result. With no refined sugar, filling and easy to customise, it is the ultimate indulgent yet balanced start to the day.

Prep time: 10 min  |  Cooking time: 25 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 300 kcal · 14 g protein · 40 g carbohydrate · 8 g fat

Ingredients

• 80 g rolled oats
• 1 banana
• 1 egg
• 150 ml of milk or plant-based drink
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp dark chocolate

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Blend the oats, banana, egg, milk and baking powder.
2. Pour the batter into a small dish or ramekins.
3. Sprinkle with dark chocolate chips.
4. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the top is set and golden.

Nutritional benefits

Baked oats turn oats into a complete, indulgent breakfast: the oats provide fibre and slow-release complex carbohydrate for steady energy and good fullness. The banana sweetens naturally and provides potassium, while the egg and milk provide protein to get you through the morning. With no refined sugar or white flour, it is a far more nourishing alternative to a pastry, and it appeals to children and athletes alike.

Variations and substitutions

• With red berries, apple and cinnamon, or peanut butter.
• More protein: add a scoop of protein powder.
• Vegan: replace the egg with soaked chia seeds.
• As individual portions in ramekins for the week.

Storage and making ahead

Baked oats keep for 3 days in the fridge and reheat in 30 seconds in the microwave: make them in ramekins on Sunday for ready-made breakfasts all week. Eat them hot or cold.

💡 Good to know

For a meltingly soft, chocolate fondant texture, take them out while the centre is still slightly wobbly. A very ripe banana reduces the need for sugar.

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