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    March 3, 2021

    The Best Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

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    Chocolate chips in baked oatmeal!? Who wouldn't love that? This tasty recipe is the perfect, healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth! It's a great make-ahead breakfast, dessert or snack and can easily be made vegan/dairy free with just a few substitutions!

    Chocolate chip baked oats in a glass baking dish.
    Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bake

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    The whole family will love this baked oatmeal recipe. It features scrumptious, simple ingredients like old fashioned oats, pecans, sweet ripe bananas and dark chocolate chips. (It's even gluten free)!

    Freeze or refrigerate your leftovers for easy meal prep.

    More delicious oatmeal recipes to try:

    • No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
    • Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies | No-Bake!
    • Blueberry Banana & Pecan Baked Oatmeal Cups
    • Peanut Butter & Jelly Baked Oatmeal Cups
    • Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal With Pecans
    • Honey Apple Baked Oatmeal
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    • Ingredients & Substitutions
    • How To Make Baked Oatmeal With Chocolate Chips
    • Instructions For Oatmeal Cups/Muffins
    • What To Serve With Baked Oats
    • Tasty Toppings Inspo
    • Tips And Tricks
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • The Best Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Bananas: the more ripe your bananas are, the sweeter your baked oatmeal will be! I like to let mine sit on the countertop for AT LEAST a few days before using them.
    • Eggs: for flavor and fluff. For vegan oats you can substitute flax eggs.
    • Baking powder: leavening agent, allows your baked oatmeal to rise.
    • Cinnamon: spice it up! Sometimes I'll also add a dash of nutmeg, just a sprinkle is plenty. Nutmeg is a very strong spice.
    • Salted butter: substitute coconut oil and ⅛ teaspoon salt for vegan.
    • Unsweetened almond milk: or non-dairy milk of choice (cashew milk, oat milk, soy milk etc.). Regular dairy milk will also work in this recipe!
    • Maple syrup: sweeten it up a bit with a touch of pure maple syrup. You can also use agave, sugar free agave, monk fruit sweetener or even honey (if you aren't making your bake vegan)!
    • Whole grain, old-fashioned oats: quick oats will also work but your oatmeal will be more moist if you use whole grain.
    • Chopped pecans: to add a little crunch. Walnuts are also tasty.
    • Dark chocolate chips: use your favorite! Make sure to select a dairy free brand for vegan.
    Chocolate chip baked oatmeal ingredients with text overlay labels.
    Ingredients

    How To Make Baked Oatmeal With Chocolate Chips

    Keep scrolling down for the full recipe card and measurements. We'll start here with a quick overview!

    Prepare batter:

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
    • Place bananas in a large mixing bowl and use a fork to mash.
    Mashed bananas in a large glass bowl.
    • Measure eggs, cinnamon and baking powder into the bowl with mashed banana and whisk well.
    Eggs, cinnamon, baking powder and mashed banana whisked together in bowl.
    • Add milk, syrup and melted butter. Whisk again until well combined!
    Milk, melted butter and maple syrup whisked into mashed banana mixture.

    Add mix-ins:

    • Stir in rolled oats, chocolate chips and pecans (reserve some pecans to sprinkle on top, if desired).
    Stirring oats, pecans and chocolate chips into wet mixture.

    Bake your oats:

    • Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and pour batter into the dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
    Chocolate chip baked oatmeal batter in a baking dish.

    Serve:

    • Allow baked oats to cool slightly, then cut into squares.
    • Serve with extra chocolate chips, pecans, maple syrup or whipped cream if desired. You can even pair your oats with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
    A piece of chocolate chip baked oatmeal on a small, white plate.
    Healthy Baked Oatmeal

    Instructions For Oatmeal Cups/Muffins

    You can also use this recipe to make baked oatmeal cups! Lightly spray a 12 cavity muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Portion batter into the tin and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until muffin tops are a nice golden brown color.

    You may want to consider using these amazing silicon muffin pan liners, they make clean up so much easier when making oatmeal cups!

    What To Serve With Baked Oats

    • Fruit! I like strawberries, blueberries & blackberries.
    • Crustless Quiche Muffins
    • Coffee or Protein Coffee!
    • Greek yogurt
    • Eggs & Bacon
    • Ice cream

    Tasty Toppings Inspo

    • Maple syrup, honey or agave drizzle
    • A sprinkle of brown sugar
    • Whip topping or ice cream
    • Peanut butter, Nutella or almond butter
    • Extra chocolate chips!
    • Sliced banana

    Tips And Tricks

    Whole grain oatmeal will work best for this recipe. You can use quick oats but typically the dish will be a bit more dry if you go this route.

    Get creative! Feel free to have some fun with this recipe and try different add-ins. There are so many different flavor combinations you can experiment with. Try adding fruit (fresh or dried), seeds, or different kinds of nuts. White chocolate chips would also be yummy.

    A piece of chocolate chip baked oatmeal on a small, white plate.
    Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you freeze baked oatmeal?

    Absolutely! Allow your oatmeal to cool completely, cut it into squares and place pieces in a Ziploc bag or air tight, freezer-safe food storage container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    How long will baked oatmeal stay good?

    Baked oatmeal will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Allow it to cool completely and tightly cover your baking pan with plastic wrap or foil. You can also transfer leftover oatmeal to an airtight, food storage container.

    How do you reheat it?

    To reheat your baked oatmeal simply microwave squares for 30-90 seconds! You can also reheat it in the oven, if you prefer! Preheat to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place oatmeal on the lined sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.

    A piece of chocolate chip baked oatmeal on a small, white plate.
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    5 from 9 votes

    The Best Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

    Whole oats, dark chocolate chips & chopped pecans mixed into a cinnamon spiced batter & baked to perfection! The perfect healthy, gluten-free breakfast, snack or dessert (make it vegan and dairy free with just a few simple substitutions).
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Baked Oatmeal, Baked Oats Recipe, Breakfast, Dairy Free Option, Dessert, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Dessert, Oatmeal Recipe, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 220kcal

    Equipment

    • 8x8 Inch Baking Dish
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Non-stick cooking spray *or you can grease your baking dish with oil if you don't have spray.

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium overripe bananas *see note below
    • 2 large eggs *see note below
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter *melted & slightly cooled *see note below
    • 1 & ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk *or milk of choice
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup *see note below
    • 2 & ½ cups whole grain oats *see note below
    • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
    • ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips *see note below

    Recipe notes:

    Ripe bananas: using super ripe bananas will make your baked oatmeal sweeter! I always let my bananas sit on the counter for AT LEAST a few days before I mash them up. 
    Eggs: substitute flax eggs for vegan. Simply mix 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed with a ¼ cup water and allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes until it gains a gel like texture. 
    Salted butter: substitute coconut oil and ⅛ teaspoon salt for vegan.
    Maple syrup: if desired, substitute agave, sugar-free agave, monk fruit sweetener or even honey (if you're not making a vegan bake).  You can add a tiny bit of vanilla extract along with your sweetener, if desired. But that is totally optional!
    Whole grain oats: you can substitute quick oats but the final product may not be quite as moist.
     
    Dark chocolate chips: be sure to select a dairy free brand for vegan!

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly coat an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in your eggs, cinnamon and baking powder.
      2 medium overripe bananas, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Add melted butter, almond milk & maple syrup. Whisk again.
      2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 & ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk, ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    • Stir in oats, chopped pecans and dark chocolate chips. Pour batter into your baking dish and sprinkle some additional pecans on top (optional).
      2 & ½ cups whole grain oats, ⅓ cup chopped pecans, ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden on top.
    • Allow baked oatmeal to cool, cut into squares and serve! If desired, drizzle honey, agave or additional maple syrup on your oatmeal for a sweeter treat.

    For oatmeal muffins:

    • You can also use this recipe to make baked oatmeal cups! Lightly spray a 12 cavity muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Portion batter into the tin and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until muffin tops are a nice golden brown color.
      You may want to consider using these amazing silicon muffin pan liners, they make clean up so much easier when making oatmeal cups!

    How to store leftovers:

    • Place oatmeal squares in an airtight container or Ziploc baggie. Refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

    How to reheat:

    • To reheat your oatmeal squares, simply microwave for 30-90 seconds!
      You can also reheat it in the oven or toaster oven if you prefer. Preheat to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place oatmeal on the lined sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/12 of recipe (all values are approximate) | Sugar: 14.5g | Fiber: 3.5g | Calories: 220kcal | Fat: 9.5g | Protein: 4.5g | Carbohydrates: 30g

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    1. Double A says

      March 03, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      I’m a big fan, so good!

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      • stacey_olson says

        March 03, 2021 at 2:16 pm

        Glad you like it! <3

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    2. Karen says

      March 03, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      This looks so good...can’t wait to make it!

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      • stacey_olson says

        March 04, 2021 at 7:55 am

        Thank you! It is so tasty, I hope you love it as much as I do!

        Reply

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