Chocolate Baked Oats are easy to make which makes them great for holiday mornings and brunches! You only need a handful of ingredients that are probably already in your pantry! 

Holiday mornings and brunches can be somewhat stressful when you are trying to juggle all of the things including feeding your hungry children and guests. 

Even though some people may serve elaborate breakfast and brunch spreads, I like keeping it simple and nutritious. I mean you are going to need fuel for the rest of the day right? 

Why I Love Chocolate Baked Oats

• Healthy and filling 
• Full of fiber 
• You can make extra without altering the recipe 
• Feeds a larger crowd 
• Never eat the same version twice – be sure to read to the end where I give ideas for toppings and how you can make a DIY oatmeal bar! 
• Easy to make (especially when you are short on time)

Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Baked Oats 

old fashioned rolled oats – not steel cut and not the quick-cooking kind

baking powder

kosher salt

cocoa – you can also use cacao powder instead

Milk – use your favorite, dairy or plant-based milk will work

maple syrup – try to get pure maple syrup. Also when shopping know that the darker the syrup the more minerals it has.

eggs

vegetable oil

vanilla extract

chocolate chips – I am using semi-sweet

How to Make Chocolate Baked Oat Bars 

Prep a 9×13 baking dish by using non-stick spray or lining it with parchment paper, then preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 

Combine the oats, salt, cocoa (or cacao powder) in a large bowl and mix well. 

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk. 

Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir. 

Pour the chocolate oat mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with chocolate chips. 

Bake until it’s golden brown for about 45 minutes. 

Serve with your favorite toppings! 

Is There a Vegan Version?

I haven’t tested a vegan version, but it wouldn’t take much to give it a try. Try swapping the eggs for flax or chia eggs and use plant-based milk. Be sure to let me know how it turns out! 

Are Chocolate Baked Oats Gluten-Free? 

The only ingredient that you would need to check the label on are the oats. Bob’s Red Mill has several different varieties that are gluten free that would be acceptable. Other than that, yes! 

Oatmeal Topping Ideas

This is where the fun begins! You never have to worry about eating the same chocolate oats twice because you can add as many toppings as you would like! 

• Greek yogurt 
• Nut and Seed Butters
• Fresh berries 
• More syrup
• Honey 
• Other fresh fruit 
• Nuts
• Seeds 
• Dried Fruit
• Jams and Jellies 
• Shredded Coconut

Hosting an Oat Breakfast Bar 

This is great when there is an occasion like holiday mornings or brunches. You can make a big batch of baked oats then set out all of the toppings in different dishes and let your crowd make their own. 

You can serve regular oatmeal as an option as well. 

For beverages, serve a variety of juices and for my boozy friends, you can have a mimosa station too! 

More Oatmeal Breakfast Recipes: 

• Coffee Overnight Oats
• Strawberry Overnight Oats
• Mango Overnight Oats
• Pumpkin Overnight Oats
• Instant Pot Oatmeal with Peanut Butter
• Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Chocolate Baked Oats

Chocolate Baked Oats are easy to make which makes them great for holiday mornings and brunches! You only need a handful of ingredients that are probably already in your pantry!

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Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Author: Abbie

Ingredients

• 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup cocoa or cacao powder
• 2 cups low fat cow’s milk or non dairy milk plain and unsweetened
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 eggs beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil spray.
• In a large bowl, add oats, baking powder, salt, and cocoa and mix well.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
• Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix together. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
• Bake 45 minutes until golden brown.
• Serve topped with plain yogurt and fresh berries.

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