Recipe for baked porridge à la cinnamon

This baked porridge is perfect for those who enjoy dessert-like breakfasts, but in a more filling, homemade form. The soft oat base combined with banana and buttermilk creates a delicate, moist interior, while the cinnamon centre melts during baking, giving the whole dish an aroma reminiscent of classic cinnamon buns.

1. Warm, aromatic and distinctly comforting
2. Ingredients (1 serving)
3. Preparation
4. Why is it worth making?

Warm, aromatic and distinctly comforting

After baking, the porridge has the texture of a light cake — it is fluffy, yet dense and filling. Cinnamon, butter and cane sugar create a soft, spicy accent on top that penetrates the centre during baking. It's perfect for cooler mornings, lazy weekends or when you're in the mood for something exceptionally aromatic.

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 40 g oat flakes
• 1 egg
• 1/2 banana (approx. 60–70 g)
• 20 g vanilla or cookie protein powder
• (alternatively: vanilla pudding powder or an extra tablespoon of flakes + sweetener, if desired)
• 100 ml buttermilk
• (can be replaced with milk, kefir or yoghurt)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cinnamon filling

• 15 g peanut butter or classic butter
• 10 g cane sugar
• 5 g cinnamon

Preparation

Place all the ingredients for the porridge in a bowl or blender jug and mix thoroughly or blend until you have a smooth, slightly runny mixture. Pour it into a small ovenproof dish or mould suitable for an air fryer.

In a separate bowl, combine the butter, cane sugar and cinnamon, stirring until you have a thick, aromatic paste. Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over the top of the porridge.

Place the dish in an air fryer preheated to 180°C and bake for about 25 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the centre is springy. If using an oven, the baking time may be slightly longer. After removing from the oven, allow the porridge to rest for a while to stabilise the structure.

Why is it worth making?

Because it's a quick, one-pot dish that you can prepare in both an air fryer and a conventional oven. It works well as a breakfast, but also as a sweet post-workout meal or a warm dessert. The ingredients are simple, and the end result gives you the feeling of homemade baking without spending a long time in the kitchen.