Easy Chocolate Baked Oats (Print Version)
Warm, fudgy baked oats with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for a cozy morning.
# 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 - Optional: 1 tbsp chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two small ramekins or an oven-safe baking dish.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In another bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
05 - Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared ramekins. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
06 - Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the oats are set and the tops look slightly cracked.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of milk or a dollop of yogurt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but happens to be breakfast
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
- Overripe bananas work best here, they mash into the batter seamlessly
- Dark chocolate chips disappear into the batter while milk chocolate stays visible
03 -
- Let them cool completely before storing to prevent condensation
- Double the batch and freeze extras for busy weeks