I recently posted about Chocolate Cake in a Mug, where I showed you how to bake a single-serving chocolate cake in only a few minutes. That got me to thinking, would this work for baked oatmeal too? I adore baked oatmeal, but most mornings I don't have the time to bake it. So I tried applying the principles of chocolate cake in a mug to baked oatmeal, and it actually worked pretty well! I still think oven baked oatmeal is the best, but when you're in a hurry, this microwave version hits the spot. Like any oatmeal, you can add or change the flavours to suit your taste. I decided on banana and apple for this particular recipe. You could probably use a bowl instead of a mug, but I happen to think the mug is just more fun. It also fools you into thinking you're eating more than you actually are. Not only is it great for breakfast, but also great for a snack or even dessert. After sharing the recipe for that dangerously addictive chocolate cake in a mug, I'm hoping I can redeem myself with this healthier alternative.
Apple Banana 'Baked' Oatmeal in a Mug
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 tbsp ground flax seed
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/3 of a banana, mashed
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 of an apple, chopped
2 tsp honey
Add oats, flax, egg and milk in a mug. Stir well with a fork. Add banana, cinnamon, apple and honey. Stir again until fully combined. Cook in microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Stir in a little milk or yogurt or nut-butter if desired.
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I've never heard of baked oatmeal...this sounds delicious and if baked oatmeal is even better I think I'd in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great way to enjoy oatmeal. Great idea for tomorrow's breakfast! And lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteLooks & sounds very healthy!! should try out sometime!!
ReplyDeletemmmmmmmmmmmm...sounds delicious!! I loveeee a warm & healthy breakfast:) Can't wait to try your recipe:)
ReplyDeleteThree tries in and it still doesn't work....every time it comes out hard as a rock or undercooked. :( I will just stick with your traditional bake in the oven oatmeal!
ReplyDeleteAdd half a cup of milk or water, and it's perfect. I had the same problem at first, it just needs some liquid and it comes out right.
DeleteMaya's right, there should be 1/2 cup of milk. I'm sorry, somehow I left that out of the ingredients! Thanks Maya! I'll update the recipe.
DeleteVery delicious, had to make a few adjustments. It wasn't liquidy enough to cook the oats so I added about a quarter cup of milk about halfway though cooking, microwaved for four minutes.
ReplyDeleteAlso, disregarding the nutritional value of it, I added about two loose tablespoons of brown sugar.
Thanks for the recipe!
This recipe is perfect in every way! Didn't even have to make any adjustments.. And I'm enjoying it right now! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTried it this morning. Put a spoon full of yogurt on top with some fresh cut up strawberries. It turned out perfect perfect and the texture was so great. Kind of like the texture of a bread pudding or something. I put it in the microwave for 4 minutes, I also put mine in a bowl. THANKS! what a great discovery. Def sending this to the boyfriend =)
ReplyDeleteCan you make this recipe with regular oats or do they have to be quick cooking ones? It looks super delicious, and I can't wait to try making some!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure, I haven't tried it. I think it might work, it just may take a little longer to cook? If you try it let me know.
DeleteThis was soooooo yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteDo you think you could use chia seeds instead of flax seeds?
ReplyDeleteI think that's a great idea! Chia seeds go well with oatmeal.
Deletewow this tastes wonderful, great added protein I used ground almonds and date syrups instead of seeds and honey. Will eat this instead of plain oats now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
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is it alright if i dont use egg?
ReplyDeleteHmm, I'm not sure! If you try it please let me know.
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