Description
This Chocolate Baked Oats recipe is a warm, comforting breakfast that combines wholesome rolled oats with rich cocoa and sweet banana. Blended together for a smooth batter and baked to perfection, these individual ramekins of chocolate goodness make for a healthy yet indulgent start to your day. Suitable for vegan modifications, this dish balances nutrition with decadence in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 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 unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chunks (or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the oats evenly.
- Blend Ingredients: 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 thoroughly broken down for a creamy texture.
- Pour Batter: Evenly distribute the blended oat mixture into two 10-ounce ramekins, preparing individual portions for baking.
- Add Chocolate: Sprinkle the dark chocolate chunks on top of the batter in each ramekin to add pockets of melty chocolate throughout.
- Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet to catch any spills and bake for 30 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the baked oats to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for a gooey texture, or let it reach room temperature for a firmer consistency.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, mixed and rested for 5 minutes).
- You can swap almond milk for any milk alternative like oat milk, soy milk, or regular dairy milk.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the honey or maple syrup amount accordingly.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract can enhance the flavor.
- Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao for richer taste and less sugar.
- This recipe can be doubled for more servings by using larger or more ramekins.
