Baked Oats Cake Flavor (Printable Version)

A warm, fluffy baked oat square with ripe banana and vanilla for a wholesome breakfast.

# What You 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend 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. Fold in optional chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon if desired.
05 - Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes legitimately like cake but you're actually eating oats, banana, and whole grains—no guilt required.
  • Ready in 35 minutes from craving to warm square on your plate, with minimal cleanup.
  • The banana does all the heavy lifting for sweetness, so you're not drowning anything in sugar.
02 -
  • Don't skip the mashing of the banana—if you use chunky pieces, they won't blend into the batter and you'll get weird texture pockets.
  • The oat flour makes a real difference in texture; if you're grinding your own oats, aim for a fine flour consistency or you'll end up with something grainy.
  • Watch the oven timer closely around 22 minutes because ovens vary and you want the center just set, not dry—underbaked is better than overbaked here.
03 -
  • Blend your oats into flour yourself if store-bought oat flour is hard to find—it's cheaper and you control the fineness.
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge; pull your egg and milk out 10 minutes before you start.
  • A perfectly ripe banana with brown spots on the skin will make these noticeably sweeter and more flavorful than a yellow one.
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