Easy Chocolate Baked Oats (Printable)

A warm, fudgy baked oats dish with rich chocolate and wholesome flavors for a cozy breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 ripe banana, mashed
06 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins & Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts, optional (walnuts or pecans)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two small ramekins or an oven-safe baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the mashed banana, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
05 - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the tops for extra richness.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the oats are set and the surface appears slightly cracked. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
07 - Allow the baked oats to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with a drizzle of milk or a dollop of yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually fuels you properly
  • The texture lands somewhere between brownie and warm oatmeal comfort
  • Ready in 30 minutes with mostly pantry staples
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes them gummy, so stop as soon as ingredients are combined
  • Every oven runs differently, so check at 20 minutes the first time
  • The bananas must be ripe enough to mash easily or the texture suffers
03 -
  • Use certified gluten free oats if that matters for your diet
  • Dark chocolate chips transform this from breakfast to dessert

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