Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

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Sounds decadent, but this chocolate baked oatmeal with peanut butter is loaded with healthy ingredients. Of course, it’s still absolutely delicious and so easy to whip up.

I shared a variation of this chocolate baked oatmeal on Instagram and it was such a hit, I knew I had to make a version to share on the blog! My birthday, Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day land in this month so I figured now was the perfect time! I would love to wake up to this on my birthday (hint, hint, Isaac!) and also think it would be so fun to serve at a Galentine’s Day brunch.

Slice of chocolate baked oatmeal in a bowl drizzled with peanut butter.

How to Make Baked Oatmeal with Chocolate

One of the reasons baked oatmeal is so popular is because baked oatmeal recipes are so easy to whip up and perfect for meal prep! You literally need one bowl and one baking dish. Anytime I can cut back on dishes, I’m going to! We do wayyyy too many dishes around here to be adding more mixing bowls, especially now that we have a baby. From pump parts to bottles… it seems like our sink is always fill with dishes.

Mixing bowl with ingredients for chocolate peanut butter baked oatmeal.

To make this baked oatmeal, you start by mixing together the rolled oats, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, baking powder, sea salt, flaxseed, mashed banana, coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla in a large bowl. Once that’s combined, add in your chopped chocolate.

Mixture for chocolate baked oatmeal in a mixing bowl with chopped dark chocolate about to be mixed into the batter.

Pour the oatmeal mixture into a baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray and spread remaining chocolate pieces on top. Then, you’ll just bake until the oatmeal has set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes and then drizzle peanut butter on top and serve!

Baked Oatmeal Dietary Swaps

I get a lot of questions about ingredient swaps for certain recipes so I thought I would share some easy swaps here if you’re trying to adapt the recipe to follow a certain diet.

  • Oats – be sure you use certified gluten-free oats if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
  • Almond milk – you can actually use any type of milk in place of the almond milk. Regular dairy milk or another plant-based option will work.
  • Peanut butter – as you know, I love the combination of peanut butter + chocolate, but if you have a nut allergy or prefer a different seed or nut butter, feel free to swap!
  • Chocolate – if you’re looking to keep this recipe vegan or dairy-free, be sure to use vegan chocolate. I like using the Lily’s chocolate, which is sweetened with stevia and lower in sugar.
  • Flaxseed – if you don’t have flaxseed on hand, you can use an egg instead or omit the flaxseed altogether.
Baking dish of chocolate baked oatmeal cup into 6 squares and drizzled with peanut butter.

Can You Make Baked Oatmeal Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can totally make baked oatmeal ahead of time. Here’s what I recommend:

Option 1: Bake and Reheat Before Serving

  1. Prepare baked oatmeal as the recipe suggests. Once baked, let the oatmeal cool, cover the baking dish and place in the fridge. You can do this 1-2 days in advance.
  2. When ready to serve, take oatmeal dish from fridge, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set toaster oven to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.

Option 2: Prep as Much as You Can Without Baking

  1. Mix together your dry ingredients in a bowl, cover and let sit out on the counter until morning.
  2. Mix together all the wet ingredients in another bowl, cover and store in the fridge until morning.
  3. In the morning, simply mix the wet and dry ingredients together, pour oatmeal mixture into your prepared baking dish and bake as recipe suggests.

Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Serving Suggestions:

Like I said, this would be the perfect baked oatmeal for a brunch! But what do you serve with chocolate baked oatmeal?!

  • Yogurt parfaits – could have them pre-made in little mason jars or it could be fun to have a build-your-own yogurt parfait bar!
  • Breakfast meat – can’t go wrong with breakfast meat at a brunch. Bacon or sausage would love lovely or try tempeh bacon for your vegan friends!
  • Fruit salad or fruit kabobs – every brunch needs fruit!
  • Fun drinks – I feel like drinks can really elevate the brunch! Serve fresh squeezed juices, mimosas and/or fun coffee drinks.
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4.36 from 165 votes

Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

This chocolate baked oatmeal with peanut butter feels decadent, but it’s loaded with healthy ingredients and so easy to whip up!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk, I use unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Scant 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed*
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)
  • 1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter + more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips*
  • cooking spray

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Spray an 8×8 square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, baking powder, sea salt, flaxseed, mashed banana, coconut oil, peanut butter and vanilla. Stir together, then add 1/8 cup of the chopped chocolate. 
  • Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Scatter remaining chocolate on top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the oatmeal has set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve with a drizzle of peanut butter on top.
  • For storage: store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4-6 days.
  • To reheat: To reheat the whole baked oatmeal, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set toaster oven to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.

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Notes

  • If you need this recipe to be gluten-free be sure to purchase certified gluten-free oats.
  • For a vegan version, be sure to purchase dairy-free/vegan chocolate.
  • If you don’t have flaxseed on hand, you can add an egg instead or omit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of recipe | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate baked oatmeal
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223 Comments

  1. I should probably know this but are you using a specific brand of peanut butter to get it to drizzle or heating it up?

    1. I usually just use store-brand natural peanut butter and the brand just depends on where I’m shopping. But in general I look for a peanut butter that just has peanuts and salt for the ingredients. This type usually has oil on top and once you stir the oil in, it’s pretty drippy and easy to drizzle like this… until you get to the end of the jar when it gets drier. If your peanut butter is too thick to drizzle you can thin it out by adding a little coconut oil. Works like a charm!

    1. Hi Amber. I haven’t tried it without the banana. I will say that the banana adds a nice sweetness without a ton of banana flavor! I think you might be able to use 1/2 cup applesauce instead, but I haven’t tested that so I’m not sure if the consistency and flavor will be the same. If you’re okay with eggs and collagen, I shared a chocolate peanut butter baked oatmeal recipe on IG that doesn’t have banana. You can check out that recipe HERE.

    1. Hi Michelle. I haven’t tried it without the banana. I will say that the banana adds a nice sweetness without a ton of banana flavor! I think you might be able to use 1/2 cup applesauce instead, but I haven’t tested that so I’m not sure if the consistency and flavor will be the same. If you’re okay with eggs and collagen, I shared a chocolate peanut butter baked oatmeal recipe on IG that has those things and doesn’t have banana. You can check that recipe out HERE.

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Jema!! So glad you loved this recipe. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it! <3

  2. 5 stars
    Made this and it was delicious my 17 and 13 yr. old sons loved it too!!! I was trying to upload the pics to IG but it kept saying failed … Wonk wonk! Great recipe as always!! I have made a lot of your stuff and it always comes out perfect and delicious! Thank you!

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Teresa!! So glad this baked oatmeal was a hit. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, it means the world to me! <3

  3. Made this yesterday and it is seriously so good! I used almond butter instead of peanut butter just to switch things up. I love the sweetness that the banana adds, too. Looking forward to eating this for breakfast the rest of the week!

  4. 5 stars
    This came out so good!
    I don’t have a microwave so I heated the leftovers in a pan with a teeny bit more non-dairy milk.

    1. Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Allie. Thanks for giving this recipe a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3

    1. Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Cristal. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!

  5. 5 stars
    Loved it. Substituted honey for maple syrup. And puréed fresh apple for banana only coz I had no banana. I also added an egg just in case for the binding process. Turned out delicious. Will try your original recipe next time. Definitely a hit. Thank you.

    1. Yay!! So glad this recipe turned out for you, Barbara. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it!!

    1. Woot woot!! So glad you’re loving this recipe, Jen. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3

  6. 5 stars
    I don’t wanma use any nut or seed butter, would it be ok if I use more banana in place of the peanut butter? Thanks! Love your content keep it up 🙂

  7. 5 stars
    This was so simple to make! I baked it for 30 minutes and followed the recipe exactly. I let it set up for several minutes and it was so so so good! I drizzled almond butter over it and now I’m wondering how I’m going to have some self control. Delicious. Definitely will make this many more times. ♥️

    1. Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Sarah. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3

  8. 5 stars
    This was easy to make and so yummy! I left out the chocolate chips. I don’t think I can stop at just one serving though!

    1. Haha it’s definitely not easy!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Amy! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. The reviews are super helpful for other readers. <3

  9. 5 stars
    Amazing. Made twice. It’s so difficult to find time to make healthy food every day. This is so easy to reheat and sit back down to breastfeeding. I add brewers yeast and top with strawberries or pecans and peanut butter.

    1. Ohh I love that you add brewers yeast!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jessica and thank you SO much for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3

  10. 5 stars
    This recipe was perfect! I have a chocolate and peanut butter loving family and this was a great dish for all us plus extra for leftovers. Also great warmed up as leftovers!!

    1. Yay!! I’m so glad this baked oatmeal was a hit with your entire family. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me.

    1. Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jackie. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!

  11. 5 stars
    Made this the other week! Few alterations, I used agave instead of maple syrup, and I used 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/4 in the mix and 1/4 on top. I portioned it out and every morning I pop a square in the oven for about 15 so the edges get crispy! I also top it with a tsp of peanut butter before baking 🙂

    1. So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jessica! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3

  12. 5 stars
    This recipe is amazing!!! Had to make a few substitutions based on what I had – 1/2 cup pumpkin puree instead of mashed banana and 1 egg instead of flaxseed meal. Made it during meal prep for a healthier snack for the week. Thank you!!!

    1. Yay!! So glad this recipe turned out for you and that you enjoyed it, Anna. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

  13. 5 stars
    Saw this posted on Instagram and I had to make it. It’s absolutely delicious! 10/10! Perfect treat for a cool Sunday morning and I have leftovers for the rest of the week. Thank you! 😊

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Devon!! So glad you’re enjoying this baked oatmeal recipe. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it.

  14. 5 stars
    I can’t be more in love with your recipes! I line up so much with how you cook–I want food that tastes amazing but doesn’t skip on nutrition & real food ingredients to feed and nourish my fam. This won my girls over right away & was a huge hit for breakfast!!

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Erica! I’m glad this chocolate baked oatmeal was a hit!! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3

  15. 4 stars
    Hi! Loving all the super healthy but easy to find ingredients in this Recipe! I am obsessed with snacks like these. My kids though are looking for something sweeter (*eye roll*). Would Stevia drops be a good way to sweeten it up?

  16. 5 stars
    This is a healthy, easy to make breakfast, snack, or dessert. And, it is delicious! Like, really, really delicious. 🙂

    1. So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Karen!! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it!

  17. 5 stars
    I just made this yesterday and it was one of the best baked oatmeal recipes that I’ve tasted. It felt like I was eating dessert for breakfast!!

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Becky!! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers, so I really appreciate it. <3

  18. 5 stars
    Made this tonight for fun and enjoyed as a little dessert, but already can’t wait to eat for breakfast tomorrow. I drizzled a little PB and maple syrup over it while still warm, and my boyfriend and I were big fans. It’s delightfully chocolatey and decadent without being too much.

  19. 5 stars
    Sooo yummy and easy to make! I was out of bananas, so I used applesauce instead. This will definitely be a repeat in our household.

    1. Yay!! So glad you tried and enjoyed this recipe, Hayley! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3

  20. 5 stars
    Worth the hype! I made it with quick cooking steel cut oats because that’s what I keep in stock. I used 1 1/4 cup steel cut oats and reduced the milk to 1.5 cups. Baked for 35-40 minutes and it was great!

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Caroline!! I’m so glad this baked oatmeal turned out for you with the quick cooking steel cut oats. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it! <3

  21. 5 stars
    I made this exactly as written because it looked so delicious yet it somehow tasted even better than I could have imagined! Thanks for another fabulous recipe — can’t wait to make it again 🙂

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Sarah! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed this baked oatmeal. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3

  22. hi!! im 18 and in an arm cast but i wanted to make something special since ive been out of school for so long and its ben pretty boring. this was so ez to make with just one hand and tasted delicioso!!

    1. Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you were able to make this baked oatmeal recipe, Saaniyah! And so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

  23. 5 stars
    This is my favorite baked oatmeal!!! I subbed pecans for the chocolate chips to lower the sugar for my son. And damn- it’s so good!! Thank you ❤️

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Betsy. I’m so glad this baked oatmeal is a hit! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

  24. 4 stars
    Made this for breakfast today, used honey in place of maple syrup and added one scoop of chocolate whey protein and omg this was such an amazing recipe.
    Our oven died so I made this in the microwave and it’s such a forgiving recipe.
    Just wonderful! Like eating cake for breakfast except much much healthier!

    1. Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this oatmeal recipe, Meera. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

  25. 5 stars
    SO delicious!! This was a snap to throw together and it’s so flavorful, yummy, and full of delicious texture and chocoately goodness. I swapped the PB for almond butter due to an allergy and it’s amazing. My husband also raved about it! Can’t wait to eat off of the pan all week for breakfast. This will certainly become a regular part of our meal prep! Thanks, Brittany!!

    1. Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear, Jessica!! I’m so glad this baked oatmeal recipe was a hit. 🙂 Thanks so much for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me!

  26. 5 stars
    Really really good. I love that, once it cools you can throw the whole thing in the fridge. Then I have breakfast for a few days already taken cared of.

  27. 5 stars
    I had this for breakfast this morning and it did not disappoint! Soooo yummy. I will absolutely be making this again.

    1. Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Rachel. I’m so glad you enjoyed this baked oatmeal recipe. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

    1. Hey Becky – If you don’t have coconut oil on hand you could swap it with another oil or butter.

    1. Hey Glory – You could use honey, agave, coconut sugar or really any sugar of choice. 🙂

  28. 5 stars
    This is so good! I didn’t add the flaxseed and I was afraid of it tasting egg-y so I didn’t add that either and it was just fine. It tastes like dessert I’ve had it cold as a snack too! Cant believe it’s not higher in calories because it really is so good! Thank you for the recipe!

    1. Ahh yay so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Melissa! And so glad it turned out for you without the egg or flax egg. Thanks for sharing and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, it’s super helpful for other readers. 🙂

  29. 5 stars
    Wow, this was delicious! I used one of those small cups of applesauce since I didn’t have bananas, and I used espresso chips for the chocolate chips. I also used special dark cocoa powder, so it ended up being a dark chocolate-espresso kind of baked oatmeal. Easy to prepare and incredibly tasty!

    1. Ohh I love the espresso addition!! I might have to try that at some point. 🙂 So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Maddy. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!!

  30. 5 stars
    First time trying this and I love it! I didn’t use egg or flaxseed and used almond butter and honey. It’s really healthy and almost feels like you are eating a dessert for breakfast! What’s not to love?!

    1. Ahh yay!! So glad this recipe turned out without the flax egg or regular egg – thanks for sharing and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Kate. I really appreciate it. <3

  31. 5 stars
    This was amazing! I made a few tweaks based what I had/wanted. I used applesauce instead of bananas, put all the chocolate chips inside, put chopped walnuts on top, and used 1% milk. All in all it was amazing, thank you for coming up with this recipe! 🙂

    1. So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Kaitlin! Thanks for making it and for sharing the subs you made in your comment. It’s super helpful for other readers 🙂

  32. 5 stars
    This oatmeal is so tasty! I used coconut milk and substituted a little unsweetened applesauce because I didn’t have any bananas. IMO I didn’t think it needed additional drizzle of PB or syrup. I’m excited to try some of the other options here at EBF.

    1. Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this baked oatmeal recipe, Lauren. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. 🙂

  33. 5 stars
    This is my life saver in times of desperate chocolate craving 🙈
    I made it less sweet by using only half of the maple syrup. Thanks for sharing the recipe☺️🤗
    Greetings from Belgium! (yes its a country 😜🤣)

    1. You’re so welcome, Elies! I’m so glad you’re loving this baked oatmeal recipe. I so appreciate you taking the time to come back to leave a comment + star rating. <3

  34. 5 stars
    I’ve been looking for low cholesterol recipes with oatmeal and found this one. I used an egg and opted for sugar free syrup. To be honest, I did not love this the first day. On day two I heated up a piece in the microwave and put a squirt of sugar free syrup on top. That’s the trick! All the breakfast brownie taste with the benefits of oatmeal! This is delicious and I will definitely make it again. It’s an easy quick breakfast and fits nicely into my meal prepping plans.

    1. Ahh yay!! So glad you ended up liking this recipe, Jenifer. 🙂 Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!

  35. 5 stars
    Great way to mix up baked oatmeal! Very indulgent tasting for breakfast! I used oatmilk, an egg instead of flaxseed, added a TB of chia seeds, and agave instead of maple syrup. Ended up baking for around 40 min, and probably could have gone 5 minutes more (didn’t want to overbake, and cocoa powder can make it tricky to judge!). Really delicious! Next time I think I’ll use another half cup of oats since I think the wetness of the recipe can handle it, and add some nuts or frozen cherries 🙂

    1. So glad this baked oatmeal was a hit, Brooke!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. 🙂

  36. 5 stars
    I’m such a huge fan of oats for breakfast and your baked oatmeals are so delish!! This one is even more fabulous because who doesn’t like chocolate for breakfast?!
    …especially when it’s loaded with a whole bunch of nutritious ingredients!

    1. Ahh yay! So glad you’re loving the baked oatmeal recipes, Erica! I’m always for chocolate for breakfast. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂

    1. Hey Reece, I typically store baked oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll last about 5 days. Or you could portion it out and freeze the single portions for a later date. It’ll last about 3 months in the freezer.

  37. Turned out amazing – really healthy dessert without refined sugar, 1/9 of tray makes a decent slice which is less than 160calories. Goes really well with coconut yoghurt. Thanks!

  38. 5 stars
    I just made this today. It is so scrumptious! Mine came out a little wet and I’m not sure if I use too much banana or why, but next time I think I will add an extra quarter cup Of oats.
    I did give it extra time in the oven and that helped. But boy, is it good! I used Lillys Stevia sweetened dark chocolate chips. I forgot to add nuts so I sprinkled pecans on after I served it. I’m in love with This!

    1. Woo! So glad you’re loving this recipe, Marry Ellen. The bananas could have been too liquidy or maybe it just needed more time to cook in the oven. But I’m glad it turned out for you!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3

  39. 3 stars
    I followed the instructions however, my bars took over almost an hour in the oven. Which I felt the bars still were pretty liquidy inside. 😕

    1. Hi Lorin. This recipe isn’t really supposed to make bars. It’s baked oatmeal so it is supposed to be creamy like oatmeal and have less structure. Check out my recipe for baked oatmeal bars if you’re looking for an oatmeal bar recipe.

    1. Oh no! You definitely shouldn’t have to drain liquid out before baking. Did you change anything about the recipe? How long did you bake it for?

  40. 5 stars
    Used rasberries instead of bananas and it was soooooo good. Hubby and I devoured it. This will be a regular thing on the breakfast menu now!

  41. 5 stars
    This was so delicious. I absolutely loved it! Like many others said, it did need some extra time to bake, but turned out well. Totally recommend!

  42. 5 stars
    This was so delish! I modified it a little bit and it still turned out super moist! Put a heaping Tbs. pumpkin in place of coconut oil and not as much syrup. I used whole milk because thats all I had. Thanks for the recipe. I’m wondering if others might be using quick oats and not rolled oats if they’re ending up with runnier consistency? Just a thought.

    1. Hi Stacey! Soo happy to hear this chocolate baked oatmeal turned out well for you! And, good point about the quick oats vs rolled oats as that would definitely make a difference. I’ll have to check with the other commenters! Lastly, thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment/star rating. I really appreciate it!

  43. 5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe. I did have to bake it for 40 minutes but turned out great. Chocolate for breakfast is always a good idea!

    1. Cook time can totally vary based on your oven. I’m glad you enjoyed this baked oatmeal. Thanks for the review, Sam!

  44. 5 stars
    Made this deliciousness this morning. Chocolate for breakfast was a hit all around with my family. I halved the recipe and had to bake it about 25 mins.
    Thank you for another great recipe!

    1. Woo!! I’m so glad it was a hit, Kristine!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it. 🙂

  45. 5 stars
    I looked up your recipe last night
    as I get your notifications 😊and baked it this this morning. Omg it is amazing! Delicious! Lush! Scrumptious! What else can I say? Really enjoyed it and recommend to anyone if you like a baked oatmeal. Thank you Brittany!

    1. Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. I’m pumped you loved this recipe. Thanks for coming back to leave a review, I really appreciate it. 🙂

  46. 5 stars
    I make this about once a week and it tastes just like brownies. I have never discovered something so satisfying and delicious. Very easy recipe and super healthy!

    1. So glad you’re loving this recipe, Rianna. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!

  47. 5 stars
    Loved how easy this was and it was delicious. 4 kids from 2 to 9 gobbled it up. Thanks for another great recipe!

    1. Woo!! That makes me so happy to hear. I’m glad it was a hit with your family. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!

  48. 5 stars
    Just made this after your live on IG! I couldn’t wait , I had to try it right out of the oven. Delicious 🤤 I used Lilly’s Dark chocolate chips and added unsweetened coconut flakes to the top! This is now one of favorites! Hit the spot. Thank You for making healthy cooking enjoyable and easy. 🤗

    1. Ahh yay!! This makes me so happy to hear!! So pumped you tried it and loved it. Thanks for the review, Loretta. I so appreciate it!

  49. 5 stars
    Unbelievably easy to make and extremely hard to stop eating! Tastes like a brownie but better for you. Even picky eaters will destroy this! Eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Who cares 🙂

    1. Oh my gosh, I totally agree Martha. I was eating it again today and thinking that it tasted like brownie. Sooo good! That’s so much for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it!

  50. 5 stars
    Just did this recipe after watching the live on IG. Soooo good. I added some strawberries on the side and instead of almond milk I used oat milk. This recipe is a MUST.

    1. Woo!! So glad you loved this recipe, Natalie. Thanks so much for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!

  51. 5 stars
    I am newly DF/SF for my newborn with CMPA. I’ve made several of your oatmeal recipes. They are all amazing but this one is the household fave. Even my “bacon and eggs” fiancé loves it. Also perfect for meal prep for these working parents. Thanks for the amazing, healthy recipes!!

    1. So glad this recipe was a hit, Jill!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!

  52. Hi, just wondered is the coconut oil essential to the recipe? Could I leave it out as I don’t have this in the house or swap for something else? Thanks

  53. 5 stars
    Perfect for Valentine breakfast! I added some strawberries to the top before I baked to make it more festive. I did have to bake for a little longer to firm up the oatmeal. So good!

    1. Love that!! So glad this baked oatmeal was a hit. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!

  54. 5 stars
    I love this chocolate oatmeal! It’s delicious and truly worth the effort and wait in the morning! I love to drizzle extra peanut butter on top. It’s so good for those days where I’m craving chocolate but don’t want all the sugar that comes with commerical chocolate products!

    1. Woo!! So glad you loved this baked oatmeal, Erin. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!

  55. 5 stars
    Delicious! I opted to put unsweetened coconut flakes on top instead of drizzling peanut butter on it. Very yummy! Great option for make-ahead work lunches.

    1. Woo!! So glad you loved this recipe, Jacki. I bet it was delicious with the coconut flakes. Thanks for the review, I so appreciate it!

  56. 5 stars
    Another EBF recipe that I love. This oatmeal is super rich, chocolatey and delicious. I paired with a spoonful of vanilla yogurt and enjoyed it fully!

    1. Woo!! So glad you loved this one, Melissa!! Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it. 🙂

  57. 5 stars
    Brownies for breakfast? I never thought it was possible but this recipe is amazing and makes me want to wake up! I enjoyed it warm with peanut butter! Will be a recipe I make on repeat now!

  58. 5 stars
    Absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this chocolate baked oatmeal, especially warmed up with a schmear of almond butter! Yummy!

  59. 5 stars
    So so so good! My favorite baked oatmeal recipe! I make this almost every Sunday as part of my breakfast meal prep. Thanks brit!

    1. Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear! I’m glad you’re loving this chocolate one. 🙂 Thanks for the review, Erin!

  60. 5 stars
    WOW! The chocolate and PB flavors of this baked oatmeal recipe were perfect! Perfect meal prep for an afternoon snack when you’re in the mood for something chocolatey and decadent, but secretly healthy!

  61. 5 stars
    Alright, I’ve been making one of your baked oatmeal recipes every week for about three months now and just now got around to trying this recipe after watching your Instagram live. WHAT WAS I THINKING?! WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO TRY THESE?! These baked oats are insanely good. They really do just taste like brownies; so much so that I almost feel guilty eating them for breakfast. Almost.

    1. Awww!! So glad you finally tried this one and loved it!! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. It means the world to me. 🙂

  62. 5 stars
    This was a huge hit! I had to come back and leave a review so that if you were on the fence, you would know- make this!! It was so yummy. My only thing was that it took about 10 minutes longer to bake than listed in the recipe 🙂

  63. 5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious! Followed the recipe, I used an egg because I don’t have flaxseed. Uh, i’m in love with this oatmeal! Thank you! Tastes like a brownie!

  64. 5 stars
    Can’t stop eating it! The flavor is so rich and luxurious – sweet but not too sweet. I knew this was going to be a win the instant I saw the combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and oatmeal. I used only 1 1/2 cups of milk because I’ve found in these recipes that if I use 2 cups, it doesn’t bake all the way through, and it worked perfectly. For the topping, I mixed peanut butter and melted coconut oil to make it nice and drizzley. Would heating up the peanut butter have the same effect?

    1. Woo!! So glad you loved this recipe, Madeline. I’ve definitely done that before with my peanut butter and it worked wonderfully. It should be fine to heat the pb in the microwave, but you’ll want to make sure you heat it in small increments of time stirring in between so the pb doesn’t get scorched.

  65. These. Are. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
    If you were debating making them, MAKE THEM!!!
    I used 1and 1/2 cups of almond milk instead of 2.
    Then I poured half of the batter in the pan, added a layer of peanut butter & chocolate chips, and then the other half of the batter. A-MAZ-ING!!!

  66. 4 stars
    Thank made this with a few alterations to amp up the protein. I omitted the maple syrup and added chocolate collagen protein powder which I find to be sweet tasting. I also realized I was out of banana so I used applesauce in place of it. I also used dark chocolate chips. The recipe worked great! I should have left the maple syrup in because it wasn’t sweet enough even with the protein powder’s sweetness but I addressed that by drizzling the 5 ingredient Hershey’s chocolate syrup! You could totally do maple syrup drizzle too. Yum!

    1. I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe, Gina! Thanks for making it and for sharing your subs. I so appreciate it!

  67. 5 stars
    Great recipe! My boyfriend was looking a bit suspicious when I took it out of the oven and served it instead of his regular bowl of overnight oats, but he enjoyed it so much that he took two portions and asks for it for desert in the evening! Will also try out the blueberry version.

  68. 5 stars
    Delicious and creamy. Great chocolate flavor and it’s healthful! I didn’t have coconut oil so used avocado oil instead and it turned out great.

    1. Woo! So glad this recipe was a hit! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it, Susan!

  69. 5 stars
    I had this today and it was delicious. I’m italian so only just learning to eat Oatmeal but you get loads and keeps you full. Thank you

    1. So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Barbara. Thanks for making it and for the review. I so appreciate it!

  70. I made this multiple days in a row when I was six days late with my 3rd child! It hit the spot and kept me busy! I actually made them into cupcakes and they were perfect!

    1. Yay!! So glad you loved this recipe, Tanya. Thanks for making it and coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me.

  71. 5 stars
    Superb. This is a hit for the whole family here in the UK. It’s so lovely to find a baked oat recipe that the whole family can enjoy.

    I don’t add the coconut oil though as we are WFPB with SOS (i.e. virtually no processed oil, virtually no salt and virtually no refined processed sugar) and this came out beautifully.

    I shall definitely encourage others to give it a go.

    1. Woo! So glad this recipe was a hit with your fam, Dee!! Thanks for making it and for the review. I so appreciate it!

  72. I left out the coconut oil, flax, and chocolate chips, and this is SO delicious and brownie-like!!! I want to try most all of your baked oatmeal recipes and have made 3 already; they have all been AMAZING!! Thanks for all you do 😉

    1. Oh yay, so glad this still turned out for you!! Thanks for making it and for the review. I so appreciate it!

    1. Ah! That’s so amazing, Robyn! So glad this chocolate baked oatmeal has been a hit. Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it!

  73. 5 stars
    I’m dying to make these for my family but my daughter is allergic to peanuts. Is there a good substitute for that? Thanks!

  74. 5 stars
    Just made this. It was so delicious and I’ll have it for a few days. Topped with vanilla yogurt takes it over the top.

    1. So glad you enjoyed this chocolate baked oatmeal, Sarah! Love that you topped it with vanilla yogurt, so yummy! Thanks so much for the review. I really appreciate it!

  75. 5 stars
    This was the first baked oatmeal recipe that I tried, and it was amazing! I immediately started evangelizing about it to friends and family, lol. I did want to ask if you think this would freeze well, and how you would recommend freezing it? I’m considering making it for a friend who’s having a baby soon. My instinct is that it should be fine, but I figured I would check if you’d tried it. Thank you!

    1. Yes! Baked oatmeal freezes really well. I normally like to freeze individual portions so it’s easier when it comes to reheating, but the full baked oatmeal will freeze perfectly fine as well. 🙂

  76. 5 stars
    LOVE. Tastes just like chocolate mush overnight oats which is why I wanted to make it! So yummy, delish, and made with whol, good nutritious ingredients. Love not just this recipe, but every baked oatmeal I have made is just so good. This will def be on repeat! 🙂 Plus..it’s chocolate…what’s stopping you?!

    1. Ah yay!! So happy to hear this chocolate baked oatmeal was a success, Bridgette. Thanks for the review. It means so much to me!

  77. 5 stars
    This baked oatmeal recipe is delicious. Really not to sweet for breakfast, the taste of the cocoa is predominant. The texture is soft and chewy wich my family and me enjoyed. The almond butter drizzle add extra creaminess! I replaced the almond milk by soy milk and the result was surely as Tardy! Thank you for tour amazing recipes:)

    1. Woo! I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed this recipe, Emilie! Thank you for your star rating + review, I so appreciate you being here!

  78. 5 stars
    Delicious…. This is my favourite baked oats recipe! If I had to make it into blended baked oats, would I just reduce the milk to maybe 1 cup?

    1. Hi Sam – I would check out my Blended Baked Oats recipe that is already on the blog, especially since you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for your review + star rating, I so appreciate you being here!

  79. 3 stars
    Tasty but nutritional value below is wrong, each service cals from the oats alone are 114 cals so pb, choc, coconut oil, maple syrup at the size of the portion, incorrect

    1. Hi Dan- Thank you so much for pointing this out. I have gone back and updated the nutritional info for this recipe. I am not sure what was omitted or skipped but the calories are now 313 per serving. Thanks again!

  80. 5 stars
    Oh my gosh, this was sooooo good! Thanks for sharing! I underbaked it slightly, so it was a bit messy and goey to get out of the pan, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing with chocolate, peanut butter and banana. I’ll definitely be making this again and baking it just a touch longer.

    1. Oh YUM! This sounds delicious, I am excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Kelly. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me.

  81. 5 stars
    This is a winner! Based on the reviews, I used only 1 3/4 C milk, and then added 1/2 cup chopped walnuts because they sounded good (and they’re heart healthy) (and I over-bought last time I went to Costco). Put everything in the blender except the oats, walnuts and chocolate chips and whirled it for a short bit. It baked for 28 minutes in a 9-inch round cake pan (that’s what I had). I personally think it’s better on Day 2 – it’s gotten a bit more sticky and the flavors have melded beautifully! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    1. AH YUM! This sounds delicious, Faye. I am excited to hear that you are loving this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!

  82. 5 stars
    We have made this recipe many times. we just love it! quick and easy so flavorful with or without peanut butter drizzle. Heats up great in microwave and take portions to work for a quick bite.

    1. YUM! Sounds amazing, Gracie. I am so exited to hear that you are loving this recipe and it turned out great for you. Thank you so much for your review & star rating, I appreciate it!