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    Home > Recipes > Breakfast & Brunch > Chocolate Baked Oats (Without Banana)

    Chocolate Baked Oats (Without Banana)

    Published on June 10, 2022. Last updated on June 23, 2022. By Gabby. 2 Comments

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    These chocolate baked oats without banana might be the most delicious breakfast ever! This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and you don’t need any fancy equipment!

    Chocolate baked oats pictured in a ceramic dish and pictured from above

    You may know baked oats from those viral Tiktoks, but these chocolate baked oats are even easier since you don’t have to blend the ingredients.

    I have always loved eating oatmeal for breakfast, like these vegan baked oats or these 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls for something to grab and go, but these cocoa baked oats are perfect for when you want a chocolatey treat for breakfast.

    There are so many variations and delicious toppings you can serve it with, I have no problem getting up in the morning when I know I have tasty baked oats to look forward to!

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    Why You'll Love These Chocolate Baked Oats

    • These baked oats can easily be doubled and baked in a 9x13 pan. 
    • Unlike the tiktok viral baked oats, these oats aren’t blended and don’t have any bananas! 
    • This recipe can be made gluten free, nut free, dairy free and egg free too!
    • These oats are healthy, nutritious and will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
    • You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry to make this recipe already, it’s so simple!

    Ingredients Needed

    Chocolate baked oats ingredients in bowls with labels
    • Eggs: you’ll need 2 eggs for this recipe. If you want to make this recipe egg free or vegan, you can use 2 flax eggs.
    • Milk: You can use any type of milk, regular or vegan! I love using unsweetened oat milk. 
    • Applesauce: if you don’t have applesauce you can substitute it for an equal amount of mashed bananas. 
    • Oats: Rolled oats (also known as old fashioned oats) are used, just make sure you aren’t using quick oats or steel cut oats! If you don’t eat gluten then make sure to use certified gluten free oats. 
    • Maple Syrup: You can also use honey instead! 
    • Chocolate: I like using semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Note: Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

    Step One: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a baking pan with cooking spray.

    Step Two: In a large mixing bowl, combine all of your wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.

    Step Three: Pour in your dry ingredients and chocolate chips, stirring everything together. At this point you can stir in any extra mix-ins you’d like.

    Step Four: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the pan and sprinkle over more chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 35-40 minutes. The center should no longer be jiggly! Let it cool for about 5 minutes before eating.

    Chocolate Baked Oats Variations

    • Add chopped nuts to the mixture (up to ⅓ cup) to the mixture just before pouring into your baking pan. Sprinkle over some extra chopped nuts on top!
    • Add 2-4 tablespoons of coconut flakes to the batter to get a delicious chocolate coconut flavor!
    • Add 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds or chia seeds to the batter to make this recipe even more nourishing.
    • Make triple chocolate baked oats by adding 2 tablespoons of white chocolate chips! Or leave out the semisweet chocolate chips entirely and just use white chocolate.
    • Drizzle peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter!) over the oats after baking.
    Baking process for chocolate baked oats pictured in three photos

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    Can you eat cold baked oats?

    Once you’ve baked the oats, you can eat them cold but the texture will change compared to what the oats are like when warm or hot. If you’re storing baked oats in the fridge, you can also reheat them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

    Can you double this recipe?

    Yes! Double the recipe and bake in a 9x13 pan. You will only need to bake them for 25-35 minutes.

    What can I serve with chocolate baked oats?

    Serve up these oats with a drizzle of nut butter, maple syrup, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, fresh berries, yogurt or whipped cream! These oats are delicious with my homemade coconut whipped cream.

    Piece of chocolate baked oats on a plate next to a fork

    Expert Tips

    • Properly measure the oats - I highly recommend using a $15 kitchen scale to weigh the oats  (metric measurements are in the recipe card below). 
    • Add some mix-ins - you can add chopped nuts (up to ⅓ cup), 2-4 tablespoons of coconut flakes, white chocolate chips, or 2 tablespoons of chia seeds or hemp seeds to the oat mixture before pouring it into the baking pan! 
    • Use a baking dish - make sure you’re using a baking dish and not an aluminum pan for this recipe.

    Storage and Freezing Instructions

    These baked oats can be kept in the fridge, covered or in an airtight food storage container for up to 5 days.

    To reheat, heat the oats in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

    You can also slice up the oats into individual pieces and freeze them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Follow the instructions above to reheat them. 

    More Breakfast Recipes You'll Love

    • Vegan Baked Oats (5 Ways!)
    • Vegan Strawberry Shortcakes
    • Banana Protein Muffins
    • Oat Milk Pancakes (Thick & Fluffy!)

    If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

    Dish of chocolate baked oats pictured from above

    Chocolate Baked Oats (Without Banana)

    Gabby
    These chocolate baked oats without banana might be the most delicious breakfast ever! This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and you don’t need any fancy equipment.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Bake 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 266 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Mixing Bowl
    • 1 8x8 baking dish

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 eggs
    • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
    • 6 Tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 cup milk of choice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2½ cups old fashioned oats
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼-⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

    Optional Add-Ins

    • ¼ cup  nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, peanuts, or cashews)
    • 2-4 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
    • 2 Tablespoons hemp seeds and/or chia seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine all of your wet ingredients (milk, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla) and whisk until smooth.
    • Pour in your dry ingredients (oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, then add chocolate chips, stirring everything together. At this point you can stir in any extra mix-ins you’d like.
    • Pour the oatmeal mixture into the pan and sprinkle more chocolate chips over the oats if desired. Bake for 35-40 minutes. The center should no longer be jiggly!
    • Let it cool for about 5 minutes before eating, then top with more maple syrup, yogurt, berries, whipped cream or anything else you'd like!

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    Notes

    Oats: You can use rolled oats or old fashioned, but not steel cut oats or quick oats.
    Maple syrup: You can also use honey instead.
    Applesauce: applesauce can be replace at a 1:1 with mashed bananas.
    Vegan Version: If you don't follow a vegan diet and prefer to use flax eggs, replace the eggs with 2 flax eggs (or chia eggs).
    Doubling The Recipe: Double all ingredients and use a 9x13 baking dish.
    Storage and Freezing: 
    These can be stored covered in the pan or in a food storage container for up to 5-6 days.
    To freeze: slice oats into individual pieces and freeze them in a ziploc freezer bag for up to 3 months.
    To reheat: heat the baked oats in the microwave for 30-60 seconds (this can also be done from frozen), or heat it up again in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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    1. beth

      June 20, 2022 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      this is delicious! doesn't taste healthy but it is. daughter loved it

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      • Gabby

        June 20, 2022 at 9:38 pm

        Hi Beth! So glad the recipe was a hit! Thanks for the review 🙂

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