This Easy Eggnog Baked Oats literally tastes like an Eggnog drink. It’s creamy, delicious, and perfectly sweet. Made with healthier alternative ingredients. It’s high in fiber, so you won’t be hungry for hours!

You know when Eggnog drinks come out, Thanksgiving, Christmas, THE HOLIDAYS are coming (aka my faaaavorite time of the year). And of course, I couldn’t miss making a “Homemade Eggnog Baked Oats” version.

The original Eggnog recipe contains EGGS and is usually raw. But, I made a plant-based alternative so vegans can also enjoy this rich oat dessert. It’s preferably enjoyed hot instead of chilled. And a little bit of whipped cream on top after baking it is “chef’s kiss“.

Is Baked Oatmeal Healthy?

Absolutely! You get complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, good fats and vitamins. It keeps you full and satisfied, so you won’t be hungry for hours! Works perfect for breakfast or even dessert!

Why you will love this recipe

• Tastes like eating dessert for breakfast!
• It’s very customizable, you can make many different flavors like Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Baked Oats, Peppermint Mocha Baked Oatmeal and add different toppings of your choice.
• Requires easy ingredients + minimal ingredients you must have in your pantry!

Here’s what you need

• Oat flour – Oat flour has several advantages over wheat flour, not least because it has a higher fibre content and keeps me full for hours. It also makes a perfect choice for products where people are looking for gluten-free options.
• Almond flour – Important ingredient here because it helps the baked oats to have a “cakey” texture.
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Coconut sugar – The replacement of Brown Sugar! Coconut sugar has a low glicemic index because its fructose content is slowly released into the blood stream without causing sharp spikes in your glucose levels. (Hehe, facts my dad told me)
• Milk of choice – Instead of using heavy cream, I used unsweetened almond milk but you can use any other kind of plant-based or dairy milk.
• Yogurt – Greek or plain… It doesn’t matter. I used Fage’s 0% greek yogurt but if vegan feel free to use any plant-based yogurt alternative.
• Vanilla extract – For the special aroma.
• Nutmeg – KEY, KEY, KEY ingredient for an Eggnog Recipe
• Whipped cream – I used non-fat whipped cream
• Cinnamon stick

How to make Baked Oatmeal?

• Preheat oven at 180C (350F).
• In a bowl, add and mix the oat flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, nutmeg, baking soda and baking powder.
• Consequently, whisk the yogurt, vanilla extract and milk of choice into the dry ingredients until well combined.
• Transfer batter to a ramekin or oven-proof container and bake for 25 minutes.
• Once baked, add whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

How big is this recipe?

I used a 6 oz ramekin so this recipe is perfect for ONE serving only. Don’t worry though – just multiply everything by how many servings you need! If you want two servings of this baked oats, for example, double all the ingredients listed below!

Storing and reheating tips

I don’t think this will last you longer than one serving, because it’s TOO GOOD to not eat the whole serving. But, in the last circumstances:

• To store: Store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
• To reheat: Microwave for 1 minute or heat in the oven at 180C (350F) for 10 minutes. The oats may have hardened a bit more so just add a splash of milk to moisten it and it’s ready to DEVOUR.

Baked Oats FAQ

Can I use quick oats?

Of course, you can! But the texture won’t be the same. I highly recommend using oat flour for a cake-like consistency.

Can you make baked oats in the microwave?

YES! In case you don’t have time, microwave for 1-2 minutes, make sure to have enough space in your bowl to avoid overflowing. The cake-like consistency won’t be as good as baking it.

Can I prepare the batter the night before?

The answer is: YES! Make sure to mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl and the wet ones in another. Then, the next morning mix both together and bake. Otherwise, the baking powder may lose effect and it won’t rise.

Can I eat baked oats cold?

I’ve done it and it’s not the same. Microwaving is the fastest/best option.

Ingredients substitutes and notes

• Oat flour – No oat flour? Use rolled or quick oats and add all the ingredients into a blender.
• Coconut sugar – You can add any granulated sugar of choice!
• Whipped cream – Replace with any yogurt of choice.

If vegan:

• Replace greek yogurt, whipped cream and milk for any plant-based alternative.