Say goodbye to your boring oatmeal bowls and try my 11 best healthy oatmeal recipes! They're perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or even dessert. With everything from protein-packed oatmeal bars to cozy baked oats for busy mornings, there's something here for everyone.
These recipes are easy to make, gluten-free, and great for kids too. If you're tired of eating the same simple oatmeal bowl for breakfast, you need to try these fun and tasty variations. These oatmeal recipes will make your mornings both nutritious and delicious!
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
This banana bread baked oatmeal is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. It has the best banana bread flavours and is packed with healthier ingredients to fuel your day.
Ingredients
2 c rolled oats
1 ½ c almond milk
2 ripe bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop protein powder (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon maple syrup
½ c chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a baking dish.
Mash bananas in the dish, then add dry and wet ingredients, stirring until oats are fully coated.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Top with sliced bananas and extra chocolate chips, then bake for 40 minutes.
Let cool before slicing and serving.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars
These apple cinnamon oatmeal bars take just minutes to prep and are loaded with cozy fall flavours. Perfect for on the go breakfast or an easy dessert that's both healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
1 c applesauce
⅓ c almond butter
1 flax egg
2 tablespoon almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ c maple syrup
1 c rolled oats
1 ¼ c oat flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 c chopped apples
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Prepare a flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2.5 tablespoon water, then set aside for 5 minutes.
In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients: oat flour, oats, cinnamon, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients, including the flax egg.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined, and fold in ⅔ cup of chopped apples.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, top with the remaining ⅓ cup apples, and bake for 25 minutes until golden. Let cool for 10 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack, then slice and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal
This sweet potato baked oatmeal is loaded with cozy goodness and topped with a delicious, crunchy pecan topping. It feels like you're eating cake for breakfast, but is vegan, gluten free and made with good for you ingredients.
Ingredients
½ c rolled oats
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅔ c almond milk
2 tablespoon sweet potato puree
½ tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
½ scoop vanilla protein powder* optional
Instructions
Add all ingredients except pecans to a high speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth
Pour batter into a small, lightly greased baking dish and top with chopped pecans.
Bake at 375F for 23-25mins until puffed up and lightly golden.
Top with a drizzle of almond butter and a splash of almond milk, and enjoy!
Samoa Baked Oatmeal Bars
These samoa baked oatmeal bars are soft, moist, and loaded with toasted coconut and gooey chocolate chips! They're the perfect grab and go breakfast, healthy snack or afternoon treat!
Ingredients
2 overripe bananas, mashed
⅓ c almond butter
1 flax egg
2 tablespoon almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 c oat flour
1 c rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoon maca powder (optional)
½ c shredded coconut
½ c chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Prepare a flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2.5 tablespoon water, then set aside for 5 minutes.
In one bowl, mix dry ingredients: oat flour, oats, baking powder, and maca powder. In a separate bowl, mix all wet ingredients, including the flax egg.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until combined. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, top with extra coconut and chocolate chips, and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack. Slice and enjoy!
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
This carrot cake baked oatmeal tastes like you're eating cake for breakfast, but is loaded with oats, protein, and just a handful of good for you ingredients. Vegan, gluten-free and so easy to whip up!
Ingredients
½ c rolled oats
1 teaspoon chia seeds
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoon applesauce
½ c almond milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ c carrots (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon crushed walnuts
½ scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
Blend oats in a high speed food processor until a flour forms. Add all ingredients except carrots and walnuts and blend into a smooth batter. Then, add in carrots and pulse a few times until broken down.
Pour into a small, lightly greased baking dish and top with crushed walnuts. Bake at 375F for 22-25mins until puffed up and lightly golden.
Top with shredded coconut, a spoonful of thick yogurt, and sprinkled cinnamon if desired. Add a splash of almond milk and devour!
Dark Chocolate Tahini Oatmeal Cookies
These dark chocolate tahini oatmeal cookies are soft baked, loaded with gooey dark chocolate chips, and are sure to be your new family favourite cookie recipe! They're vegan, gluten-free, and come together in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
1 c rolled oats
⅓ c almond flour
⅓ c maple syrup
⅓ c tahini*
1 flax egg (1tbsp ground flax + 2.5tbsp water)
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ c dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare a flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2.5 tablespoon water, then set aside for 5 minutes.
In one bowl, mix all wet ingredients, including the flax egg. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips, then scoop the dough onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly and top with extra chocolate chips.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let cool completely before enjoying!
Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
This cinnamon roll baked oatmeal taste like an ooey gooey cinnamon roll...in oats form! Made from real, whole ingredients like rolled oats, banana and almond milk, it’s the perfect fuelling breakfast that is both healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
½ c rolled oats
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon coconut sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ c almond milk
½ ripe banana mashed
½ tablespoon almond butter
1 scoop vanilla protein optional*
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix ingredients all together in a bowl and transfer to a small lightly greased baking dish.
Bake for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden.
Swirl topping: combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Swirl on top of baked oats, top with extra cinnamon and devour!
Pb & J Baked Oatmeal
This pb & j baked oatmeal is a healthy and nourishing breakfast that will keep you feeling satisfied all morning long! Loaded with whole grains, superfoods and topped off with a homemade chia jam and peanut butter swirl. Vegan, gluten free and tastes like you're eating cake for breakfast!
Ingredients
½ c rolled oats
½ mashed banana
½ c almond milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon flaxseed
½ tablespoon peanut butter
½ scoop vanilla protein* (optional)
Raspberry Chia Jam:
1 c raspberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a ramekin or small baking dish. Blend all oat ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth, then pour into the ramekin and bake for 22-25 minutes.
While oats are baking, cook raspberries in a saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes, then mash them with a fork. Stir in chia seeds and maple syrup, then let thicken for 5 minutes.
Once the oats are done, add a splash of almond milk, top with peanut butter and chia jam.
Enjoy! Store any leftover jam in an airtight container in the fridge.
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
These oatmeal bars are soft baked, so easy to whip up, and make your house smell like a dream! They're both vegan and gluten free and are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking in between!
Ingredients
1 c rolled oats
1 ¼ c oat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 c mashed bananas (about 2 large bananas)
½ c creamy almond butter
¼ c unsweetened applesauce
¼ c maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ c vegan chocolate chips + more for sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
In one bowl, mix oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, mash the bananas and mix in almond butter, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add the oat mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with more chocolate chips, and bake for 25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are that classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe you've been looking for with a soft and chewy centre, and chocolate chips that just melt in your mouth! They're vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and are ready to devour in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
¼ c melted coconut oil
½ c coconut sugar
½ c rolled oats
¾ c oat flour
⅓ c mashed banana (about 1 medium banana)
1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ c unsweetened shredded coconut
1 egg (flax egg if vegan - see notes below)
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ c dark chocolate chips or vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixer, beat together coconut oil, mashed banana, sugar, and vanilla on low until smooth. Add egg and beat on medium until fluffy (about 1 minute).
In a separate bowl, mix oats, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the wet ingredients, then fold in coconut and chocolate chips.
Scoop dough onto baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Oats
These chocolate chip baked oats are made with healthier ingredients like oats, almond milk and nut butter. They taste like you're eating cake for breakfast and are so easy to make!
Ingredients
½ c rolled oats
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ c almond milk
3 tablespoon applesauce
1 tablespoon cashew butter
1 tablespoon chocolate chips
2 mini cookies, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small baking dish or ramekin.
Blend all ingredients (except chocolate chips and cookies) in a high-speed blender until smooth.
Stir in chocolate chips and crumbled cookies by hand, then pour the batter into the baking dish and top with extra chocolate chips.
Bake for 23-25 minutes until golden. Add a splash of almond milk on top and enjoy!
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