Air Fryer Baked Oats: Gluten Free

Air fryer baked oats are an easy take on the popular Tiktok Baked Oatmeal recipe. Made in the air fryer instead of the oven, these oats are quicker, easier, and oh so tasty. It's like eating cake for breakfast, and honestly who doesn't want that?!

Made popular by Tiktok, air fryer baked oats are bound to become a staple in your breakfast rotation. I mean, what's not to love about this sweet, east meal?

What I like most about this recipe is that it pretty much feels like you're eating cake for breakfast, except that it's healthy and will make you feel full, satisfied, and energized. Additionally, the oats have so many variations that you can change the recipe up every day and have a new breakfast! (which is super fun if you get bored easily)

So not only is this baked oats recipe quick and easy, it's also vegan and gluten free. (if you use the right oats) This recipe truly does it all and is guaranteed to become a new favorite. Keep reading to find out how to make them!

Also, be sure to check out this baked oat without banana recipe for another option!

WHAT IS BAKED OATMEAL?

Baked oatmeal is pretty much what the name implies. It's oatmeal that has been baked (or in this case air fried) instead of being made on the stove or in the microwave. Air fryer baked oats are blended before they're cooked which will create a more cake-like texture as opposed to lumpy oatmeal.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE AIR FRYER BAKED OATS

• Oats: You want to use old fashioned oats or rolled oats for this recipe
• Banana: The banana acts as a binder and helps to sweeten the oats
• Maple syrup: Make sure you use pure maple syrup for the best flavor
• Peanut butter: Peanut butter adds a healthy fat which will also help to tenderize the crumb of your air fryer baked oats
• Jelly: My favorite to use is strawberry, but any kind of jelly you like will work
• Almond milk: In order to keep this recipe vegan, I use a small amount of almond milk to add necessary moisture
• Baking powder: This is the leavening agent that will allow the oats to rise and cook properly
• Vanilla extract: Vanilla rounds out the flavor and also help to sweeten

Variations:

• Use honey or date syrup instead of maple syrup
• Switch out the peanut butter for almond or cashew butter, or even Nutella
• Substitute the jelly with cream cheese or a dollop of peanut butter
• Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
• Use ¼ cup of applesauce instead of the banana
• Sprinkle chocolate chips into the batter
• Top with fresh fruit and granola

HOW TO MAKE BAKED OATMEAL IN THE AIR FRYER

1. Preheat you air fryer to 350 degrees F while you prepare your baked oatmeal
2. To the base of a high speed blender, add the oats, banana, maple syrup, peanut butter, almond milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract
3. Blend on high until you have a smooth batter
4. Pour ¼ of the batter into a greased ramekin, add 1 heaping teaspoon of jelly on top of it, then cover with another ¼ of the batter
5. Repeat the previous step with your other ramekin, then place both of them into your preheated air fryer basket
6. Cook at 350 degrees F for 15-17 minutes, until the tops are golden brown
7. Carefully pull both ramekins of baked oatmeal out of the air fryer basket and let them cool for 5-10 minutes
8. Once cooled, serve and enjoy!

How to bake in the oven if you don't have an air fryer:

If you don't have an air fryer, no worries! You can still make this recipe just as easily in the oven. Here's how:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 2 8 ounce ramekins
2. To the base of a high speed blender, add all ingredients except jelly
3. Blend on high until smooth, then pour ¼ of the batter into a prepared ramekin
4. Top the bottom layer of batter with 1 heaping teaspoon of jelly, then cover with another ¼ of the batter
5. Repeat step 4 with the other ramekin
6. Place both ramekins into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes
7. Carefully pull them out of the oven, let cool for 5-10 minutes, then dig in a enjoy

FAQs

Is baked oatmeal healthy?

Yes, baked oatmeal is very healthy. Oats are a fantastic whole grain that is naturally gluten free and full of fiber and other important nutrients. In addition to the oats, bananas are highly nutritious, peanut butter adds a healthy fat, and maple syrup is a healthy alternative to refined sugar.

So all in all, baked oatmeal is a very nutritious breakfast that will start your day off on the right foot!

Can I use steel cut oats?

No, this recipe will only work with old fashioned oats or rolled oats. Steel cut oats are much harder and have a more toothsome, chewy texture that will not work in this recipe.

Can I use oat flour?

Yes, if you want to substitute the oats with oat flour you can. It's a 1:1 swap, so you will need 1 cup of oat flour for this recipe.

What size ramekin should I use?

I used an 8 ounce ramekin and was able to make 2 servings.

What do air fryer baked oats taste like?

They're almost like eating cake for breakfast! This particular has a peanut butter and jelly vibe because of the peanut butter in the batter and the sweet jelly center.

EXPERT TIPS

• Use rolled or old fashioned oats
• Add more maple syrup if you want yours to be sweeter
• Grease your ramekin so there's no concern of the oats sticking
• Cook until a toothpick comes out clean
• Let cool for 5 minutes before eating
• Enjoy immediately, these do not store well

STORING AND REHEATING

Air fryer baked oats are best when they're served fresh, but if you must store them you can wrap the ramekin tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep in the fridge for 2 days.

When you are ready to eat these again, just take off the covering and microwave it for 30-60 seconds and enjoy!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER BAKED OATS

• Your favorite coffee or tea
• A side of fruit
• Crispy bacon or sausage
• Yogurt with granola

Did you make my easy air fryer baked oats recipe? If so, I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment and star rating down below. Additionally, follow me on Instagram and tag me if you make this or any other of my easy breakfast recipes.

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