Description
These Chocolate Baked Oats are a rich, cake-like breakfast that combines the goodness of oats with the indulgence of dark chocolate. Packed with nutrients and full of flavor, this simple recipe is perfect for a wholesome morning meal. Whether you enjoy them warm and gooey or at room temperature for a firmer texture, they’re sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 very ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chunks (or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a blender, combine rolled oats, almond milk, egg, ripe banana, baking powder, cocoa powder, honey, and kosher salt. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and the oats are broken down.
- Pour the blended oat mixture evenly into two 10-ounce ramekins.
- Sprinkle dark chocolate chunks on top of the batter.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet for stability, then bake for 30 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for a gooey texture, or at room temperature for a firmer consistency.
Notes
- Ramekin Size: This recipe is ideal for 10-ounce ramekins. If using smaller ramekins, divide the batter into three portions and reduce the baking time.
- Add-ins: Feel free to customize by adding nuts, shredded coconut, or a dollop of peanut butter into the batter before baking.
- Vegan Option: Replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water) and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the batter the night before and bake it fresh in the morning for a faster breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 413
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg