Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Chocolate Chip Baked Oats made without bananas. This quick, wholesome breakfast or snack uses simple ingredients blended together and baked to create a warm, comforting dish packed with oats, Greek yogurt, almond butter, and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a nutritious start to your day or a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled or old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (divided into 2 portions; use dark, semi-sweet, sugar-free, or any preferred type)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ⅓ cup vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt (or low fat)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or nut butter of choice; plus extra for topping optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 355° Fahrenheit to prepare for baking your oats evenly.
- Blend Ingredients: Add all ingredients except the chocolate chips into a blender and blend briefly until smooth. Avoid over-blending to maintain texture.
- Rest Batter: Let the blended mixture rest for a couple of minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Stir half of the chocolate chips into the batter carefully to distribute the chocolate pieces.
- Prepare Ramekins and Bake: Lightly spray two ramekins with cooking oil, place them on a baking sheet, pour in the batter, and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Top with extra nut butter, berries, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice such as cow’s milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
- For a vegan version, swap the egg with a flax or chia egg and use a plant-based yogurt.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount or type of sweetener including honey, maple syrup, or sugar alternatives.
- If you don’t have ramekins, any oven-safe small baking dish can be used.
- Try adding nuts or dried fruits for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
