Easy Chocolate Baked Oats (Printable)
Warm, fudgy baked oats with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for a cozy wholesome breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 ripe banana, mashed
06 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
07 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-ins & Toppings
09 - 2 tbsp chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
10 - 1 tbsp chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans) optional
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two small ramekins or oven-safe baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In separate bowl, whisk mashed banana, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared ramekins. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over tops for extra melty goodness.
06 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until oats are set and tops appear slightly cracked. Center should feel firm but still moist.
07 - Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with drizzle of milk or dollop of yogurt.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but will actually keep you full for hours
- The texture is somewhere between a warm cookie and a bowl of oatmeal, which is basically the best of both worlds
02 -
- Overbaking makes them dry and sad, so pull them out even if they look slightly underdone
- The ramekins will be incredibly hot, so use oven mitts or you will regret it immediately
03 -
- Mash your banana really thoroughly or you will get chunks in your finished oats
- Let them cool the full five minutes because they continue cooking and setting up out of the oven