Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 large egg
- ½ large over-ripe banana (more brown spots = sweeter)
- 3 tbsp almond milk or oat milk (vanilla unsweetened almond milk preferred)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Optional Flavor and Mix-Ins
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp blueberries
- Extra banana slices (for topping)
- 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Ramekin: Preheat your air fryer to 290°F (about 143°C). Lightly grease a single-serve ramekin or baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Blend Base Ingredients: Place the rolled oats, egg, over-ripe banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and optional sweetener (honey or maple syrup) into a high-speed blender. If you want nut butter, add it here. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Remove the batter from the blender and gently stir in your chosen mix-ins such as chocolate chips, blueberries, or sprinkles.
- Fill Ramekin: Pour the batter into the greased ramekin (approximately 8-ounce size). Top with extra chocolate chips, bananas, or preferred toppings for additional flavor and texture.
- Air Fry: Place the ramekin in the preheated air fryer. Cook at 290°F for 12 to 15 minutes total. Check at the 7-minute mark to monitor browning and doneness. If the top is browning too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Serve and Enjoy: The baked oats should be cooked through, set, and slightly browned on top. Let cool a moment before enjoying this warm, wholesome meal.
Notes
- Use an over-ripe banana for natural sweetness and moist texture.
- Check cooking progress early since air fryer models can vary in heat intensity.
- Mix-ins add texture and flavor—feel free to customize with your favorites.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax or chia egg, though texture may vary.
- To keep it gluten-free, ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
- Experiment with different milks and nut butters to fit dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
