Chocolate Baked Oats

Okay… so I’ve seen recipes for baked oats all over the internet for the past few months, and I thought that I would put this trend to the test! Turns out, the hype is real… these chocolate-baked oats turned out AMAZINGLY! They have a cake-like texture, and a chocolatey taste (obviously), and are speckled with melty chocolate chips. Plus, you can put any toppings you want on top, like whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, honey, nuts, sprinkles… the options are endless! 

Oats - the base for this recipe.

Banana - to bind the batter and for sweetness.

Egg - leavening and binding.

Greek yogurt - creates a soft and moist texture.

Maple Syrup - sweetness.

Baking Powder - leavening.

Salt - balances out the flavors.

Chocolate Chips - cause why the heck not!!

How long do the baked oats last?

These baked oats generally last for around 1-2 days in the fridge, as the texture becomes too dry if you leave them out for any longer.

Which ingredients can be substituted in this recipe?

Several of the ingredients in this recipe can be substituted! For example, instead of oats, you can certainly use all-purpose flour, and instead of bananas, you can use applesauce. This recipe is generally very flexible in terms of ingredients, and will usually give you very similar results even when a few ingredients are substituted.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Old-fashioned Oats

• 1 Overly-ripe Banana

• 1 Large Egg

• 2 Tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt

• 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup

• ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder

• Pinch of Salt

• 2 Tablespoons Chocolate Chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place all the ingredients (minus the chocolate chips) in a blender, and blend for 1–2 minutes on a medium speed, or until the oats are no longer visible.

3. Pour the batter into four small ramekins, or two larger ramekins.

4. Top with chocolate chips.

5. Place the ramekins into the oven for roughly 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

6. Let the baked oats cool for 5 minutes, and top with any toppings of your choice! 

Bon Appétit!