Air Fryer Baked Oat Meal

Air fryer baked oats are made in the air fryer instead of in the oven because sometimes you may not want to turn on the oven in the morning. This baked oatmeal recipe made famous by Tiktok is probably the best invention ever! Cake for breakfast, yes, please!!

Air-fryer baked oatmeal is such a fun option or option for breakfast because it can be made in so many different shapes so it really feels like you're eating a different breakfast recipe every morning. This recipe is made without eggs, so it's vegan and can be gluten-free if you use the right gluten-free oats. Keep reading to see exactly how you can achieve this in your own home with an air fryer.

What are baked oats?

Well, according to the title of baked oatmeal, oatmeal is what you cook in the oven. I think the best way to describe baked oatmeal is that it's kind of a thicker cake you make using breakfast ingredients plus some baking powder for leavening.

Is oatmeal healthy?

Honestly, health depends on your definition of health. Personally, I think baked oatmeal is healthy because number one, you make it at home from scratch. Second, it uses simple ingredients that all have benefits for you and will keep you fuller for longer.

And last but not least, baked oatmeal is a treat that will make your soul feel good, so yeah, I think it's great for you!

What does baked oatmeal taste like?

Baked oatmeal has a texture similar to the cake but is softer in the middle. It's lightly sweetened with banana and honey and has the smooth nutty flavor of peanut butter. It's a very tasty and healthy way to eat oats!

PREP TIME5 mins
COOK TIME10 mins
TOTAL TIME15 mins

Ingredients

½ teaspoon baking powder
½ large banana
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey Use maple syrup to make it vegan
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips
½ cup old-fashioned oats
¼ cup milk use dairy-free milk to make it vegan

Instructions

Start by preheating the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two bowls with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a blender, mix old-fashioned oats with baking powder, banana, milk, peanut butter, honey, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Divide batter into two ramekins, pour enough ramekins to fill in each and bake in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes.
Let the baked oats cool for 10 minutes before enjoying them! Be careful, the molds will be hot, so handle them with care.

Nutrition

Calories: 217Calories Carbohydrates: 36g Protein: 6g Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 2mg Sodium: 450mg Potassium: 302mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 17g Vitamin A: 85IU Vitamin C: 3mg Calcium: 115mg Iron: 1mg