Baked Oats Cake Flavored (Print View)

A warm, fluffy oat square with banana and vanilla for a sweet nutritious start.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend the mashed banana, egg, milk, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon if desired.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the surface is golden.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste genuinely like cake but you won't feel guilty eating them for breakfast or as a snack.
  • One bowl gets you through most of the work, so cleanup is almost as painless as eating them.
  • The texture stays tender for days if you can resist eating them all in one sitting.
02 -
  • Don't use green bananas or they'll taste starchy instead of sweet; wait for the speckles to appear because that's when the banana has converted its starches into actual flavor.
  • A toothpick test is non-negotiable—the few extra minutes from taking them out too early versus too late makes the difference between underbaked and perfectly tender.
03 -
  • Don't open the oven door until at least 20 minutes have passed or the sudden temperature shift can cause them to sink in the middle.
  • The moment you smell banana and vanilla filling your kitchen is the moment you know they're almost done—trust your nose as much as your timer.
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