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Sometimes you're craving baked oatmeal, but don't want to make a big batch. This single serving baked oatmeal is perfectly portioned for one person. It is easily baked in the oven or your air fryer. It's not only great for breakfast, but it makes a tasty dessert! Stir in some raisins, chocolate chips, or whatever other stir-in strikes your fancy, and you'll be good to go!
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Single serving baked oatmeal topped with sliced strawberries and fresh blueberries in a white ceramic ramekin.

When my husband and I first discovered baked oatmeal, we were surprised at how much it is like a dessert, at least we think that it is. It’s certainly nothing like the bland, gloppy oatmeal you may have grown up with. Plus, you can make it your own with creative mix-ins, like the chocolate chips we used in this chocolate chip baked oatmeal. This single serving baked oatmeal provides the perfect opportunity enjoy baked oatmeal for yourself without having to worry about storing leftovers.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe


  • Quick and Easy. With just a few simple steps and minimal ingredients, you can whip up a warm, comforting breakfast in under 15 minutes, perfect for busy mornings.
  • Perfectly Portioned. This recipe is designed for a single serving, making it ideal for those who want a quick, nutritious breakfast without leftovers or waste.
  • Simple Ingredients. The recipe uses basic pantry staples, so you can make it anytime without a special trip to the store. Plus, it’s an excellent way to use up small amounts of dried fruit.
  • Easy to Make Ahead. You can mix the dry ingredients the night before and simply add the wet ingredients and bake in the morning for a quick and hassle-free start to your day.
  • Warm and Cozy Comfort. The combination of oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar creates a warm, comforting flavor that feels like a hug in a bowl, especially on chilly mornings.

Ingredients

Single serving baked oatmeal ingredients
  • Rolled oats. This recipe uses old fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats nor steel cut oats. For a gluten-free option, be sure to use certified gluten-free rolled oats. We recommend Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. While oats are naturally gluten free, some brands process their oats in the same plant where they process products that contain gluten. If you have a gluten intolerance, or a loved one who does, it’s important to use a certified gluten-free brand.
  • Brown sugar. You can use light or dark brown sugar. Dark brown sugar has more depth of flavor. If you prefer something lighter, go with light. For a sugar free option, we recommend Swerve brown sugar substitute.
  • Ground cinnamon. Adds flavor.
  • Baking powder. Baking powder is a leavening agent. This is what causes the baked oatmeal to rise. Without it, the end result will be too dense.
  • Salt. Enhances flavor.
  • Milk. Adds moisture and flavor.
  • Greek yogurt. Acts as a binding agent. It also adds flavor. Most baked oatmeal recipes use eggs, but one egg would be too much egg for a single serving baked oatmeal recipe. Greek yogurt is a great substitute.
  • Unsalted butter. Melted and cooled.
  • Vanilla extract. Adds flavor. You can swap this out according to your taste. Rum, pumpkin pie, or almond extract would be tasty as well!
  • Dried fruit. This is optional. Raisins, dried cranberries, dates, dried cherries, currants, or dried blueberries are a few suggestions.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C).

Dry ingredients in a white ceramic bowl
In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Wet ingredients in a white ceramic bowl with a whisk.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt, butter, and vanilla extract.
All ingredients in a white ceramic bowl
Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir to combine.
All ingredients and raisins in a white ceramic bowl.
Stir in dried fruit.
Single serving baked oatmeal in a white ceramic ramekin.
Press mixture into an 8 oz. oven-safe ramekin. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until set and edges are browned.
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    Substitutions

    Variations

    • Blueberry Baked Oatmeal – Instead of dried fruit, stir in fresh blueberries.
    • Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal – Instead of ground cinnamon and vanilla, stir in pumpkin pie spice.
    • Apple Baked Oatmeal – Stir in fresh chopped apple before baking.

    For an option you can make for a crowd, see this chocolate chip version of this recipe on our website. For more mix-in ideas and topping ideas, see our post for toppings for smoothie bowls. They’re not just for smoothie bowls!

    Single serving baked oatmeal topped with sliced strawberries and fresh blueberries in a white ceramic ramekin with a spoon..

    Storage

    Since this is single serving baked oatmeal, you probably won’t have any leftovers, but if you do, see our post for chocolate chip baked oatmeal for storage tips.

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    Single Serving Baked Oatmeal Recipe

    Sometimes you're craving baked oatmeal, but don't want to make a big batch. This single serving baked oatmeal is perfectly portioned for one person. It is easily baked in the oven or your air fryer. It's not only great for breakfast, but it makes a tasty dessert! Stir in some raisins, chocolate chips, or whatever other stir-in strikes your fancy, and you'll be good to go!
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    Single serving baked oatmeal topped with sliced strawberries and fresh blueberries in a white ceramic ramekin.
    Prep Time:5 minutes
    Cook Time:10 minutes
    Total Time:15 minutes

    Ingredients

    • cup rolled oats
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Melted and cooled.
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • tablespoon dried fruit Raisins, dried cranberries, dates, dried cherries, currants, or dried blueberries are a few suggestions.

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C).
    • In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
      ⅓ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • In a separate small bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt, butter, and vanilla extract.
      2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir to combine.
    • Stir in dried fruit.
      1½ tablespoon dried fruit
    • Press mixture into an 8 oz. oven-safe ramekin. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until set and edges are browned.

    Notes

    Air fryer instructions:
    To bake in the air fryer, set fryer to 325 F (163 C). Bake for 15 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 381kcal
    Author: Sandra

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    1. 5 stars
      I have been making this recipe for a while now. Absolutely love it! I make four servings in one and baked for 30 mins in our oven in Southern Cali. *chefs kiss*
      Just recently I didn’t have yogurt so I used applesauce and it wasn’t bad! Had a gooey sweet bottom. So that’s an alternative if someone has run out of yogurt

      1. I am happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying this recipe, Daisie! Great idea to try it with applesauce. 🙂