Quick & Easy Chocolate Baked Oats with Chocolate Chips

These delicious & rich Chocolate Baked Oats are a great option for breakfast! They come together super quickly and are ready in under 1 hour. Topped with fresh berries & whipped cream is my favorite way to enjoy this delicious breakfast treat.

Baked oats are having a major moment right now and honestly, I totally get it! They are so delicious, easy to make, and if you've been on social media lately you've definitely seen them all over your feed. Once you try them, you'll understand the hype!

These Chocolate Baked Oats are loaded with flavor and come together in less than an hour, making them absolutely perfect for meal prepping breakfast for the week. Just like my Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal, I love making a bigger batch instead of single-serving baked oats so I have leftovers ready to go all week long!

If you love oatmeal recipes, you have to try my Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal! It's got a creamy & delicious cream cheese icing drizzled on top of it.

Why you'll love this recipe

• Easy to make- Just one bowl and less than an hour start to finish, it really couldn't be simpler!
• Rich chocolate flavor- Loaded with cocoa powder and chocolate chips for the most delicious, chocolatey bite every single time.

Ingredients You'll Need

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
• maple syrup- We use this as our sweetener. You can sub for honey, agave, or coconut sugar for other options.
• coconut oil

How to Make

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.

Can baked oats be reheated?

Yes, I usually reheat my leftover oats in the microwave or toaster oven to warm them up a bit before eating. You could also reheat them in the oven.

Can I make these single serving?

If you want to, you can divide the recipe in half and bake in 2 6oz ramekins (baking times will vary but I would check around 20-30 minutes). This will give you more of a chocolate mug cake! You can divide it by 4 to make 1 serving, but then you would have to use half an egg which I find to be pointless, might as well make 2.

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.

Substitution 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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