Baked oats take over breakfast with TikTok's viral 24M-view trend

Baked oats have become a popular breakfast trend, with 23.9 million views on TikTok. The dish combines traditional oats with creative flavours and simple baking techniques. Many now add protein powder to boost fullness and flavour. The base recipe involves blending porridge oats, eggs, milk, bicarbonate of soda, and flavourings. The mixture is then baked in a tin for 7-10 minutes. Popular variations include blueberry muffin, chocolate chip cookie dough, white chocolate and raspberry, and peanut butter and banana.

Oats are naturally high in fibre and beta-glucans, which support satiety. Adding protein powder enhances this effect while introducing new tastes. For a healthier version, some skip maple syrup or synthetic sweeteners and instead mix in seeds.

Calorie counts vary by recipe. Chocolate oats contain roughly 396 calories, while blueberry muffin oats reach about 611. The dish offers a flexible, filling meal with many flavour options. Its growing popularity reflects its simplicity and adaptability. Protein powder and seeds can further increase its nutritional value.