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Microwave Baked Oats

These flavorful and superfood-packed Microwave Baked Oats are a busy morning lifesaver and are ready to serve in under ten minutes. This recipe does not require a blender.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 people
Author: Brianna May

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 banana, peeled
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar*
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2-3 teaspoons hemp or chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch of salt & cinnamon
  • 3-4 Tablespoons milk or water*
  • chocolate chips*
  • peanut butter for serving

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup, using a fork, mash together the oats, banana, brown sugar, coconut oil, cocoa powder, seeds, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Pour in the milk and chocolate chips, stirring until well combined.
  • Grease 2 small ramekins with cooking oil spray. Divide the oat mixture evenly between the ramekins.
  • Microwave one at a time for 50-70 seconds, depending on your microwave and desired consistency. Top warm oats with a layer of peanut butter.

Notes

  • Brown Sugar: Swap out brown sugar with granulated sugar or other natural sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar.
  • Milk: Feel free to use water or your preferred type of milk (dairy or non-dairy) when making baked oats.
  • Chocolate Chips: All-natural semi-sweet dark chocolate chips work best for this recipe. That said, you can incorporate sweeter or flavored chocolate chips as desired.
  • Peanut Butter: Substitute peanut butter with your favorite nut butter or spread, such as almond or hazelnut butter (or maybe even Nutella, yum!). Or, omit topping your oats with nut butter at all.
  • Avoid instant oats. While instant oats are easily accessible and an excellent option for making oatmeal when crunched on time, it is best to use flatter old-fashioned oats.
  • Mash the oats. Spend a couple of minutes mashing the oats and banana during Step 1. Breaking up the oats gives them a blended consistency without having to go to the trouble of using a blender.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 120mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g