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Air Fryer Baked Oats

Chocolate air fryer baked oats with blueberries and pecans in a ramekin after air frying.
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These Air Fryer Baked Oats are quick and easy to make and a healthy high protein breakfast you’ll love! They have a fluffy cake-like texture and can be customized with your favorite flavorings, nuts, fruit, and more!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup / 40 grams blended Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (oat flour, use GF certified if needed – note 1)
  • ≈ ¼ cup / 25 grams Chocolate Protein Powder (whey-casein or plant-based preferred – note 2)
  • 1.5 TBSP / 9 grams Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Dutch processed recommended – note 3)
  • ⅛ TSP (a small pinch) Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ TSP / 2 grams Baking Powder
  • 3 TBLS + 1 TSP / 50 grams Unsweetened Apple Sauce
  • 2 TBLS + 2 TSP / 40 grams Liquid Egg Whites (from a carton, or use 1 whole egg)
  • 1.7 fluid ounces / 50ml Unsweetened Almond Milk (or any plant-based or regular milk)
  • 2 TSP / 10 grams White Sugar Replacement, to taste (I used Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener – note 4)
  • ≈ ⅓ cup / 32 grams fresh Blueberries (or any berries – note 5)
  • Cooking Oil Spray, to grease the ramekin
  • 3-4 pieces / 6 grams unsalted raw Pecans – chopped or left whole
  • Optional Toppings: Drizzle of peanut butter or other nut butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, yogurt, more berries, milk, etc.

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: Mix together the blended oats, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, fine sea salt and baking powder in a medium bowl until combined well.
  2. Add the wet ingredients: Add the unsweetened apple sauce, liquid egg whites, unsweetened almond milk and white sugar replacement. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
  3. Add the mix-ins: Add most of the blueberries (reserve a few pieces for the topping) and gently mix to combine.
  4. Assemble: Lightly spray (one spray is enough) a 12 or 14-ounce (12cm) ramekin, oven-safe bowl or small baking dish with cooking oil spray. Use a pastry brush to coat the inside. Pour the batter into the ramekin and top with the reserved blueberries and pecans. Refrigerate (preferred) or allow to sit for 5-10 minutes on the counter so that the batter sets and the oats absorb some of the liquid.
  5. Preheat and prepare for air frying: Preheat your air fryer at 320°F / 160°C for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, tightly wrap the top part of the ramekin with a small sheet of aluminum foil.
  6. Air Fry: Air fry for 10-12 minutes. Pause the air fryer and carefully remove the foil. Lower the temperature to 300°F/150°C and air fry for 8-10 minutes. It’s done once the top has risen like a dome and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Enjoy: Add desired toppings and enjoy warm!

Equipment

Notes

  1. Blended Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Use homemade blended oats or store-bought oat flour. If you have old fashioned rolled oats or quick cooking oats, blend 40 grams/ ½ cup in a spice grinder, high-powered blender or food processor until a smooth flour like consistency is achieved. Then proceed with the recipe.
  2. Chocolate Protein Powder. I used PEScience Select Chocolate Frosted Cupcake Protein Powder, a whey-casein protein blend that makes baked treats like a chocolate cupcake! Feel free to use any type of chocolate protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based). Note that plant-based protein/vegan powders will absorb more liquid than whey-based protein so I recommend adding 2 tablespoons more milk if using one. For this air fryer baked oatmeal recipe, a whey-casein or plant-based protein powder will work best as a pure whey protein powder can result in a dryer texture.
  3. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. I highly recommend using a Dutch processed unsweetened cocoa powder as it has a richer chocolatey flavor!
  4. White sugar replacement. Feel free to use any type of granulated or liquid sweetener of choice and either an artificial or natural sweetener. Liquid sweeteners like maple syrup, date syrup, honey or agave syrup can also be used. Half to 1 tablespoon should be plenty enough but adjust the amount to taste.
  5. Berries. Omit the berries or add them as a topping after air frying if preferred. I recommend using raspberries or blackberries over blueberries as the latter tend to move and bleed and can sometimes cause uneven air frying. Raspberries are my go-to for baked oats and air fryer baked oats, but I used blueberries in the pictures here as they weren’t available on the day I photographed this recipe.
  6. Meal prep and make ahead: Multiply the amounts for the recipe ingredients by the number of servings you would like to make. Click on the ‘2x’ or ‘3x’ button at the top of the recipe card to display the ingredient amounts for 2 or 3 servings. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl, then add the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Then fold in the mix-ins. Pour into multiple ramekins, oven safe bowls or baking dishes and add the toppings. Air fry as indicated and in batches if your air fryer is on the smaller side. Wait until completely cool and wrap the top tightly with a sheet of aluminum foil before storing in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  7. Storing: Wait until completely cool and wrap the rim of the ramekin tightly with a sheet of aluminum foil. Alternatively, run a butter knife around the rim to unmold the baked oats and place in an airtight sealed container. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  8. To reheat. When ready to enjoy warm, reheat in the microwave on high for 1 minute or until warm throughout. Add any desired toppings just before eating. I don’t recommend reheating in the air fryer as the top can become crispier and the inside texture can become dryer.
  9. Can I make this air fryer baked oats in the oven instead? Yes, preheat your oven at 350°F / 180°C and bake for about 25-27 minutes. If you have a large oven, I recommend baking on the 2nd rack from the top to ensure there is no gooey center and the baked oats cook through. For smaller sized ovens, you can bake on the center rack.
  10. See the ‘Variations’ section in the post above to customize these air fryer baked oats for specific dietary needs or with different flavorings.

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