Easy Chocolate Baked Oats (Printable)

A warm, fudgy treat with chocolate and oats, ideal for a cozy morning boost.

# What You 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 (walnuts or pecans), optional

# How To Make It:

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 evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk mashed banana, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared ramekins. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for presentation.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until oats are set and tops appear slightly cracked. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with a drizzle of milk or dollop of yogurt.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but happens to be packed with fiber and wholesome ingredients
  • The texture is somewhere between a brownie and bread pudding, which is basically magic
02 -
  • Overbaking turns these into dry bricks, so pull them out when they still look slightly underdone in the center
  • The ramekin size matters—too deep and they take forever to cook through
03 -
  • Mash your banana really well, otherwise you get weird banana chunks in your chocolatey breakfast
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly than cold ones

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