Easy Chocolate Baked Oats (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate baked oats with banana and maple syrup for a cozy, 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 - Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. 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 combined.
03 - In another bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. 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 to 25 minutes, 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 Pointers:
01 -
- It tastes like eating dessert for breakfast but happens to be packed with fiber and protein
- The texture is somewhere between cake and pudding, making every spoon feel like a treat
02 -
- Overripe bananas work best here since they mash easily and add more natural sweetness
- The oats will continue to firm up as they cool, so do not worry if they look slightly underbaked
03 -
- Use room temperature ingredients to prevent the melted chocolate chips from hardening immediately
- Dark chocolate chips balance the sweetness better than milk chocolate chips