Chocolate Baked Oats

These delicious chocolate-baked oats are a great healthy option for breakfast! They come together super quickly and are ready in under 1 hour.

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• Why you'll want to make Chocolate Baked Oats
• Recipe Ingredients
• Step by Step Instructions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Tips & Tricks
• Healthy Swap Ideas
• Storing & Freezing
• Want to try more oatmeal recipes?
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Baked oats are becoming more and more popular these days and for good reason. Not only are they delicious, but they are healthy and easy to make! If you've been on Tiktok or Instagram lately, you've probably seen some viral baked oats recipes.

These chocolate-baked oats are full of flavor and healthy ingredients. They take less than 1 hour to make and are perfect for meal prepping for breakfast for the week! I decided to make a bigger batch of these instead of single-serving baked oats because I like to have leftovers.

If you love oatmeal recipes, you have to try my Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal! My other favorite oat recipes are Protein Overnight Oats and my 3-ingredient Peanut Butter Oat Balls.

Why you'll want to make Chocolate Baked Oats

• They're good for you- These baked oats aren't full of sugar and butter, we swapped for maple syrup and coconut oil instead! Perfect for a healthy start to the day.
• Easy to make- These oats couldn't be easier to make- 1 bowl and less than 1-hour start to finish!
• Rich chocolate taste- these oats have cocoa powder and chocolate chips to give you a rich chocolate flavor in every bite.
• Filling breakfast- baked oatmeal for breakfast is a great idea because they are packed with fiber which will keep you fuller for longer!

Recipe Ingredients

Here are some notes on a few ingredients- please see the full ingredient list in the recipe card below!

• oats- I used quick oats in this recipe because I prefer the texture of them baked over old-fashioned oats, but you can use either!
• milk- I used unsweetened almond milk while testing this recipe, but feel free to use any milk you like.
• maple syrup- We use this as our sweetener. You can sub for honey, agave, or coconut sugar for other healthy options.
• coconut oil- I used coconut oil as the fat in this recipe. You can swap for butter or another oil you prefer, but I find that coconut oil is a great option and doesn't make your oats taste like coconut!

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line an 8x8 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the milk, maple syrup, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir until everything is combined.

Step 3: Pour the oat mixture into the baking pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow the oats to cool in the pan for a few minutes before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips & Tricks

• Make sure to use old-fashioned/rolled oats or quick oats- do not use steel cut! They will not bake the same.
• Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and leave a little overhang for easy removal after baking.
• Add as many chocolate chips as your heart desires!
• Don't overbake the oats because they tend to dry out.

Healthy Swap Ideas

• maple syrup- you can try honey or agave in this recipe in place of maple syrup.
• almond milk- I tried both almond and oat milk in this recipe. Use whatever kind of milk you enjoy drinking!
• coconut oil- you can swap this for melted butter or another oil if you prefer. I find that you can't taste the coconut oil at all though.
• add-ons/topping: Chocolate chips are my favorite, but you can add other things like white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, pecans, or top with whipped cream, fresh berries, and peanut/almond butter drizzle.

Storing & Freezing

Baked chocolate oats will stay fresh in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature and up to 5 days in the fridge.

You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. To defrost, let it sit at room temperature, and then heat in the microwave or oven.

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