Chocolate Chip Baked Oats
I switch up breakfast with this chocolate chip baked oats recipe, which is so delicious that it could be mistaken for dessert. Rolled oats, ripe banana, and vegan chocolate chips are baked into a soft and fluffy breakfast dish, which I can have on the table in just 1 hour.
Servings: 8
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 ripe banana
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C. Grease an 9 inch baking dish.
- Pulse the oats in a high speed food processor until they become fine oat flour.
- Add all remaining ingredients, except the chocolate chips, and blend until well incorporated and smooth.
- Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
- Set aside 2 tbsp of vegan chocolate chips, stir the remaining chocolate chips through the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over top of the batter.
- Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
- Allow the baked oats to cool for 5 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this chocolate chip baked oats recipe is to let the batter rest before baking. I have skipped this step, and the texture turns out slightly grainy. This resting time gives the oats time to absorb the liquid, which creates a tender crumb.
- Blend finely: I make sure the oats are fully blended into a fine flour before adding the remaining ingredients. If it seems a bit gritty, I pass it through a sieve.
- Grease well: I spray my baking dish with a vegan non-stick cooking spray to ensure my oats lift out of the dish without sticking or breaking.
- Control sweetness: The amount of chocolate chips can be reduced if you prefer this recipe slightly less sweet. Sometimes I use dark chocolate chips for a full-bodied chocolate flavor.
- Cover with foil: If the surface starts browning too much before the interior is done cooking, I place a loose-fitting piece of foil over the top until baking is complete.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g