Easy Chocolate Baked Oats (Printable)
Warm, fudgy baked oats with chocolate and wholesome ingredients for a cozy morning treat.
# What You’ll 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 such as walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two small ramekins or an oven-safe baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix together rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mashed banana, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
05 - Divide mixture evenly between prepared ramekins. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra richness.
06 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until oats are set and tops appear slightly cracked. A toothpick inserted in center should come out moist but not wet.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a drizzle of milk or dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture lands somewhere between cake and pudding, which is basically the breakfast dream you didnt know you needed
- It comes together in one bowl and bakes while you shower, making lazy mornings feel luxurious
02 -
- Overripe bananas with brown spots make these naturally sweeter and give a better texture than firm yellow ones
- Letting them rest for those 5 minutes out of the oven helps them firm up to that perfect pudding consistency
03 -
- Use room temperature ingredients so everything blends smoothly and you don't end up with little lumps
- Dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet make these feel more grown-up and sophisticated