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January is National Oatmeal Month, so I am sharing this Chocolate Baked Oatmeal with you. This is a healthier version of oatmeal, and because it is baked, it tastes like dessert!

I use oatmeal in a lot of my recipes. One of my favorites is my No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. This chocolate baked oatmeal dish reminds me of those cookies.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

• Tastes like dessert for breakfast without being overly sweet
• Great for meal prep – bake once, enjoy all week
• Kid-friendly & customizable with chocolate chips, fruit, or nut butter
• Naturally filling thanks to oats and eggs
• Easy one-bowl recipe with simple pantry ingredients

I added oat milk, honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, oats, cocoa powder, ground flax, baking powder, some salt, and chocolate chips.

I mixed it all up in a bowl and then added it to a 6×9 baking dish. Bake it for about 40 minutes and then remove it from the oven and let it cool.

Now, if you like your brownies fudgy, then the 40 minutes is perfect for you. But, if you like a more cake-like brownie, you might want to let it bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Tips for the Best Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

• Use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats, for the best texture
• For extra richness, add espresso powder or a splash of brewed coffee
• Like it sweeter? Sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking
• For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and coconut oil

I adapted this recipe from the original from Healthy Girl Kitchen. There were some things she used that I did not have, so I had to use what I had on hand to make mine.

The cool thing is that you can make this recipe dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free to best suit your dietary needs. It is that versatile.

How to Serve Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

This oatmeal is delicious on its own, but it’s even better topped with:

• Fresh berries or sliced bananas
• A drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter
• Greek yogurt or whipped cream
• Extra chocolate chips for a dessert-style breakfast

Storing & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 5 days
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Microwave slices for 30–60 seconds or warm in the oven

This makes chocolate baked oatmeal a fantastic grab-and-go breakfast option for busy mornings.

Check out these other delicious oatmeal recipes

• Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
• Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Outstanding Oatmeal

• Baked Oatmeal with Berries from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries from Blogghetti
• Chai Tea Overnight Oats from Palatable Pastime
• Homemade Instant Oatmeal from The Spiffy Cookie
• Overnight Oats Lower Carb Option from Art of Natural Living
• Pebble Top Oatmeal Bread from That Recipe
• Rasmalai Oat Pancakes from Magical Ingredients
• Steel Cut Oat Pilaf from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

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