Chocolate Baked Oats (with peanut butter, easy)

caitlinbrae — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:35:43 +0000

Chocolate baked oats are the perfect way to start your day. They are slightly sweet, yet wholesome and filling. You only need a few simple ingredients you probably have on hand!

Why you’ll love chocolate baked oats

Chocolate baked oats are very simple to make. They require a few ingredients that you likely already have on hand! These baked oats are a great way to get in your whole grains but also a sweet treat. The best of both worlds right?

Now if you’re on TikTok, you may have already seen TikTok baked oats trending. There are many variations of baked oats out there however, I find keeping the ingredients simple and wholesome creates the best results. These oats use a combination of oats, cocoa powder and peanut butter to create the best tasting and textured baked goods. Keep reading to find out the ingredients in this recipe!

Ingredients in chocolate baked oats

Here are the ingredients we are working with. You will need the 9 simple ingredients below.

Oats. In this recipe you can use quick oats or whole oats. Since we will be blending them it doesn’t matter which kind you use!

Banana. Make sure you use an overripe browned banana if possible. Over ripe brown bananas add an all natural sweetness.

Eggs. Using eggs helps to bind all the ingredients together and create nicely textured oats.

Milk. Adding a bit of milk helps add moisture into these oats. No one wants dry oats! Lol.

Maple syrup. To sweeten things up we will add a splash of maple syrup. The maple syrup also helps cut the bitterness from the cocoa powder.

Cocoa powder. For extra rich Chocolate flavor we will be using cocoa powder.

Peanut butter. Make sure you use natural creamy peanut butter. Other peanut butters tend to have added chemicals and preservatives. Make sure you give your natural creamy peanut butter a good stir as natural nut butters tend to be very oily.

Baking powder. A bit of baking powder helps these oats rise!

Chocolate chips. Lastly, chocolate chips add extra gooey chocolate flavor.

What’s so great about oats?

This baked oatmeal recipe is loaded with wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, maple syrup and eggs. Oats themselves are loaded with whole grains, fiber and nutrients. Here are a few other reasons why you’ll love these oats:

They can be made in one blender.

Chocolate baked oats are slightly sweet.

They are served warm for a cozy, satisfying breakfast.

Baked oats are soft and fluffy.

Due to the fiber, baked oatmeal will keep you full all morning long!

Chocolate and peanut butter add a fun twist on traditional plain oatmeal.

Additionally, try these chocolate peanut butter overnight oats for some more recipe inspiration!

How to make

Chocolate baked oatmeal is very easy to whip up. They just require a few simple steps which I have outlined below.

STEP 1

Firstly, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease two 4 inch ramekins.

STEP 2

Add all the ingredients into a high speed blender except the chocolate chips. Pulse until smooth and combined. Scrape down the sides of the blender as necessary.

STEP 3

Pour the mixture into two greased ramekins and top with chocolate chips.

STEP 4

Bake at 350 for 22-26 minutes. Don’t over bake as the oats can become dry. Enjoy warm!

Tips for making baked chocolate oats

Here are a few simple tips to ensure you make the best baked chocolate oats!

Use a high speed blender. Using a high speed blender will ensure you get a smooth batter.

A ripe brown banana works best! Using an extra ripe brown banana adds natural sweetness, and blends nicely into the batter.

Grease the ramekins. This will ensure the baked oats don’t stick! I like using cooking spray or rubbing them with a light oil.

Top each ramekin with chocolate chips. For extra chocolate goodness, add one tablespoon of chocolate chips on top of each ramekin before baking.

Enjoy warm! These chocolate baked oats are best when enjoyed warmed from the oven.

Frequently asked questions

What are TikTok baked oats?

If you are on TikTok, you may have already seen many baked oats recipes trending. Baked oats are a warm ‘breakfast cake’ made simply by blending oats together with a few other ingredients. Since we are blending all the ingredients together the baked oats have a ‘cake like’ texture. This recipe specifically uses cocoa powder and peanut butter to make chocolate peanut butter oats.

How to make baked oats?

These baked oats work best when baked in 4 inch ramekins. You can also bake them in muffin tins. Pour the batter into 3 or 4 muffin tins and bake. Since muffin tins tend to be smaller, you will need to bake them for a shorter period of time.

Are baked oats gluten free?

Yes! Make sure you use certified gluten free oats to avoid any cross contamination with wheat products.

Tips and variations

Add more chocolate chips. For extra chocolate goodness, add more chocolate chips on top before baking.

Use almond butter. Instead of peanut butter, substitute in creamy almond butter instead.

Substitute the maple syrup for honey for an even 1:1 swap.

Use almond milk. For a dairy free version, use almond milk or any dairy free milk of choice.

Other healthy oatmeal recipes you’ll love

If you loved this recipe, definitely gives these other overnight oats and oatmeal recipes a try.

Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats

Chia Seed Oatmeal

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