Chocolate Baked Oats (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)

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These chocolate baked oats are packed with protein, are gluten free, dairy free, and vegan friendly. Each bite is filled with rich chocolate flavor making it the perfect dessert or breakfast and is great for meal prep.

Close up of chocolate baked oats in a ramekin.

I can’t stop making these super easy double chocolate protein blended baked oats!

Ever since seeing baked oats go viral on tiktok, I knew I needed to try them for myself. I was blown away!

It seriously tastes like you’re eating cake for breakfast, it really has the cake-like texture!

My version uses only simple ingredients and packs in the protein which we LOVE!

I always blend my oats, but you can leave them whole as well if you don’t have a blender.

Not only does it make for a healthy breakfast, but it’s a nice change up from overnight oats.

Close up of peanut butter chocolate baked oats in a ramekin.

Ingredients Needed

Rolled Oats

I use quick oats, but rolled oats work as well. Make sure you’re not using steel cut oats for this recipe.

Ripe Banana

I have not tried swapping out the banana.

If you are allergic to banana you could try subbing applesauce, pumpkin, or sweet potato.

Keep in mind, pumpkin and sweet potato are not as sweet as bananas so you may need to add additional sweetener.

Let me know if you give any of these swaps a try!

Dairy Free Milk

I use almond milk, but any non dairy milk will work, including oat milk.

If you’re not vegan or dairy free, you can use cow’s milk.

Chia seeds

I haven’t tried swapping anything for chia seeds, but I’d imagine flax seeds or hemp seeds work as well.

Chia seeds are full of healthy omega-3s and fiber.

Chia seeds take the place of egg in this vegan version for chocolate baked oats.

Cocoa Powder

Get a high quality cocoa powder. It makes all the difference in this chocolate baked oats recipe!

Chocolate Protein Powder

This is my favorite vegan protein powder. They have a lot of flavors to choose from and the ingredients are awesome.

If you’re not vegan, you can use whey protein as well.

Liquid Stevia

I only use a VERY small amount of liquid stevia but you can swap it out for 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup.

You can also use honey if you’re not vegan.

Other ingredients you will need:

Baking Powder, Salt, and Mini Chocolate Chips (or dark chocolate chips).

Close up of a spoonful of chocolate baked oats.

Kitchen Gadgets Needed

Blender or Nutri bullet

As I stated above, you don’t have to blend your whole oats for this recipe so if you don’t have a high-speed blender or nutri-bullet (I use my nutri-ninja) you can still make these chocolate baked oats!

You can also swap the oats for oat flour if you don’t own a blender. I would use a scant 1/2 cup oat flour.

Ramekin

I use these small ramekins to bake the oats.

I have had readers make this recipe into muffins as well. So, if you don’t own any small baking dishes, try adding the batter to a muffin tin.

Measuring cups and measuring spoons

You will need 1/2 cup, tbsp, teaspoon, and 1/2 teaspoon measuring utensils.

How to Make Chocolate Baked Oats

Add the oats to the blender and preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Once the oatmeal mixture is to flour consistency, add the rest of the ingredients except for the pinch of salt and chocolate chips.

Fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula. Spray your baking pan with cooking spray and pour the batter in.

Top with more chocolate chips if desired.

Bake for 15-17 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt and add your favorite toppings or serve next to fresh berries or fruit.

Close up of peanut butter stuffed monster cookie baked oats.

Tips for Making

Using ripe banana gives the baked oats their natural sweetness.
If you need this recipe to be gluten free, use gluten-free oats.
We used flax eggs so this version could be vegan friendly.
Steel-cut oats are much chewier compared to quick cooking oats.
You can also swap the old fashioned oats for oat flour if you don’t own a blender. I would use a scant 1/2 cup oat flour.

Overhead shot of chocolate baked oats topped with toasted marshmallows.

Variations of This Chocolate-Baked Oats Recipe

Reeses Baked Oats – This version uses chocolate baked oats and stuffs the center with peanut butter.

S’mores Baked Oats – S’mores baked oats are topped with marshmallows and mini chocolate chips.

Brookie Baked Oats – Brookie baked oats are half chocolate baked oats and half cookie dough baked oats.

Rocky Road Baked Oats – Rocky road baked oats are mixed with walnuts and topped with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and crushed walnuts.

Monster Cookies Baked Oats – These baked oats are blended with peanut butter and topped with oats and m&ms to replicate our favorite monster cookie recipe!

How to Store

Keep leftover baked chocolate oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Common FAQs

Does baked oatmeal have to be refrigerated?

I prefer eating these chocolate baked oats right out of the oven, but if I am making a big batch, I usually keep them in the fridge.

Baked oats will last much longer in the fridge than the counter.

What’s the difference between baked oats and oatmeal?

The texture of baked oats resembles a cake because you blend the oats super fine. Traditional oatmeal is very grainy and thick. The main difference is really all in the texture!

Are baked oats healthy?

Yes! This baked chocolate oats recipe uses only healthy ingredients and minimal sugar is added.

You can also omit any added sugar if you’d like.

Baked oats are full of protein and fiber. This easy breakfast recipe is sure to keep you full until lunch!

Pro tip: Combine peanut butter and yogurt for a “icing” on top!

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