Easy Chocolate Baked Oats (Print Version)
A warm, fudgy baked oats dish with rich chocolate and banana, perfect for a wholesome breakfast.
# What You'll 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 (walnuts or pecans), optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your 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, mix together the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until evenly combined, then fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
05 - Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared ramekins. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of each serving.
06 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the oats are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a drizzle of milk or a dollop of yogurt on top.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert but fuels your morning with wholesome oats
- Ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup
- Customizable with whatever you have in your pantry
02 -
- The bananas must be ripe with plenty of brown spots or the texture will be off
- Let them rest those 5 minutes or they will be too loose to scoop properly
03 -
- Use room temperature ingredients for even baking
- Check at 22 minutes since ovens vary and we want them fudgy not dry