This Baked Oatmeal for One recipe makes the perfect single serving hot and healthy breakfast. It’s ideal for busy mornings when you need something warm and filling before heading out the door. Made with dried cranberries, toasted almonds and hearty oats, it’s a nutritious way to fuel your day.
The best part? You can mix this up in minutes, pop it in the oven and let it bake while you get ready.
If you’re balancing a packed schedule with early practices, game days or just the usual morning rush, this recipe fits right in. You can easily double or triple it for meal prep, making grab-and-go breakfasts for the week.
If your family is like mine and everyone has different preferences, set up a baked oats bar with different mix-ins, like chocolate chips, fresh berries, or nuts, so everyone can create their own version in individual ramekins. It’s a great way to keep mornings simple while still offering variety!
If you are looking for more breakfast recipes, try one of these: Banana Blueberry Oat Muffins, Brown Sugar Coffee Overnight Oats or Cast Iron Dutch Baby With Apples.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- It is easy. It only takes about 5 minutes to prepare this easy baked oatmeal for the oven. Pop them in the oven for about 25 minutes and you've got a hot breakfast ready to eat!
- You can customize it. There are several different flavor combinations you could try for these. You could make 4 different combinations at once and have a different breakfast for several days in a row.
- It'll warm you up. Having a nice warm single serve breakfast is a great way to start your day. Not only will it warm you up, but it will fill you up too!
Ingredients
Here are notes about some of the simple ingredients needed to make this oatmeal recipe. For the full recipe and measurements, see the recipe card below.
- Milk: You can use your favorite kind of milk for this. I prefer to use 1% because that is what we typically have on hand but any kind or percentage of milk will work.
- Oats: Old fashioned rolled oats will be best.
- Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar would work.
- Dried cranberries
- Applesauce: Unsweetened would be best to limit the sweetness.
- Almonds: I prefer to toast the almonds because I think the flavor of toasted nuts is so good.
- Egg: You only need two teaspoons of a lightly beaten egg. If you have liquid egg substitute, you could use that in its place.
- Butter
- Baking powder
Ingredient Substitutions
- Milk: Try almond milk, oat milk or coconut milk.
- Oats: You could use quick oats, but the texture won't be as chewy. Steel-cut oats or instant oats would not work.
- Applesauce: Sweetened applesauce would work but will make the entire thing a bit sweeter. You might also try mashed ripe banana, peach or pear.
- Dried cranberries: Swap the cranberries for dried cherries, blueberries, raisins, dates, apricots, or coconut. You could also toss in fresh berries in place of the dried cranberries.
- Almonds: Instead of toasting the almonds, you could use raw if you prefer. The recipe calls for slivered almonds, but sliced or chopped work great too. Try toasting walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, pistachios, or pumpkin seeds in place of the almonds.
- Egg: If you have liquid egg substitute, you could use that in place of the beaten egg. To use the whole egg, make more than one serving of oats to have on hand for the rest of the week.
This baked oats without banana recipe has not been tested with these substitutions. If you give any of these a try, please let me know how it worked out in the comments below!
Recipe Variations
- Top your baked oats with additional ingredients like fresh fruit or sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup, chocolate or honey.
This single serving baked oatmeal recipe has not been tested with this variation. If you give any of these a try, please let me know how it worked out in the comments below!
Equipment Needed
- Ramekins: This recipe fits perfectly in an 8-ounce ramekin or oven safe cup or bowl.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 375° F. Spray an 8-ounce ramekin with cooking spray.
In a medium sized bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Step 2:
Pour oats mixture into greased ramekin.
Step 3:
Bake at 375° F for 25-27 minutes or until set and just starting to brown on top.
Expert Tips
Here are some tips and tricks for making this single serve baked oatmeal:
- Add a drizzle of heavy whipping cream or half and half to oats after removing them from the oven for an extra indulgent treat.
- To lightly beat an egg, crack an egg into a bowl and beat quickly with a fork or a whisk for 10-15 seconds or until the yolk and egg white are thoroughly combined and pale yellow. To use the entire egg, duplicate the recipe 4 times.
- Bake several at a time so you can pop them in the microwave all week for an even quicker hot breakfast!
FAQ
Yes, you can bake this in a muffin tin! Divide the batter between two muffin cups, grease well, and bake at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes since they’ll cook faster than a ramekin. This is a great option for meal prepping multiple servings at once!
Yes! You can scale up the recipe and bake it in an 8x8 or 9x9-inch pan for multiple servings. Multiply the ingredients by 4 for an 8x8 pan or 6 for a 9x9 pan, and bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top. This is a great option for meal prep or feeding a family!
You can eat baked oats cold or reheat them—it’s totally up to you! They have a soft, chewy texture when cold, similar to oatmeal bars, but if you prefer them warm, just microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Storage
Refrigerator
Store baked oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you are planning to meal prep and will be doing this, ramekins with lids are a great option! Good for grabbing and bringing to work too!
Freezer
Wrap individual portions tightly and freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before eating. Ramekins with lids would also work great for this.
Reheating
Microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
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Recipe
Baked Oatmeal for One
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 teaspoons egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Coat a 1 cup ramekin with cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.⅓ cup milk, ¼ cup old-fashioned oats, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce, 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted, 2 teaspoons egg, lightly beaten, 1 teaspoon butter, melted, ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Pour oatmeal mixture into ramekin and bake in the 375° oven for 25-27 minutes or until it is set and top begins to brown.
- Serve with additional dried cranberries and toasted almonds on top.
Nutrition Information
Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.
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