Easy Chocolate Baked Oats (Print Version)
Warm, fudgy baked oats with rich chocolate and wholesome ingredients for a cozy start.
# 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 such as walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat 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, whisk together rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk mashed banana, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared ramekins. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the surface for extra richness.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until oats are set and tops appear slightly cracked. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally drizzled with additional milk or topped with a dollop of yogurt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Tastes like warm fudgy brownies but happens to be wholesome and filling enough to power you through a morning
- Completely customizable based on whatever chocolate or nuts you have in your pantry right now
02 -
- The ramekins will be hot when they come out so use oven mitts and let them cool a bit before digging in
- These taste best fresh from the oven but reheat beautifully in the microwave for 30 seconds
03 -
- Use really ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for the best natural sweetness
- Let the ramekins sit for a few minutes after baking so the centers set properly