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Enjoy a bowl of chocolate goodness by making these chocolate protein-baked oats. They are easy to make, so fluffy, moist, and so delicious. Perfect to enjoy as breakfast or dessert. Everyone will love it.
They are similar to my chocolate chip baked oats recipe but without the added protein powder.
I make baked oats for my kids all the time because I find it so easy to make them. I add everthing to a blender, blend, and let the oven do the rest of the work for me. Ever since baked oats went viral on TikTok a year or so ago, its been our go to quick dessert or brealfast option. The kids always have fun with what they want to add onto their baked oats.
Even with the added protein powder, these chocolate protein baked oats turned out so fluffy, moist, and tasty. Heavenly 😍, especially if you are a chocolate fan! They remind me of my Chocolate Zucchini Cake.
Recipe Summary
- It is super easy to make and a no fuss healthy dessert otpion.
- Made with simple pantry staple ingredients, I bet you already have all the recipes.
- So tasty, you will not want to share 😁
Ingredients you will need
- Oats: I used Rolled Oats but quick oats will also work.
- Ripe Banana: If you do not like the taste of bananas, use 1/3 cup apple sauce. Follow my guide on how to make applesauce.
- 1 Egg
- Milk: Most times I use Almond Milk, but sometimes also use 2%.
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Soda
- Creamy Peanut Butter, or any other nut butter
- Protein Powder, chocolate flavor
- Cocoa Powder
- Maple Syrup, or honey, agave also works.
- Chocolate chips: Most times I use Dark Chocolate Chips
- Salt
Scroll down to the recipe card for the exact measurements.
How to make protein bakes oats
Preheat oven to 350 F, spray two large ramekins with pam spray, and set aside.
Step 1: In a high-powered blender, add all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips.
Step 2: Blend at high speed for 1-2 minutes until it’s blended well and smooth.
Step 3: Transfer an equal amount of the mixture into the ramekins and add equal amounts of chocolate chips into each.
Step 4: Using a small spoon, mix the chocolate chips into the batter. and top with more chocolate chips.
Step 5: Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy.
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Tips for perfection
- If you want to make this vegan, use dairy-free chocolate chips, plant-based protein powder, maple syrup, and in place of one egg, use 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds.
- If you do not have peanut butter, you can use any nut butter you have on hand.
- Want to skip the protein powder? You can skip it entirely without having to adjust anything.
- Cut down on the calories and use half the amount of chocolate chips if you prefer.
- Ovens vary, so it is best to check with a toothpick to see if the batter has cooked through.
- If you are using smaller ramekins and making 4 servings, you will not need 25 minutes, Start checking it at 18-20 minutes.
Common Questions
Yes, you can use plant-based instead of whey protein and even skip the protein powder entirely if you prefer.
The base of baked oats is rolled oats, eggs, milk, and a sweetner. It is usually made by blending together oats, milk, a sweetener like maple syrup or honey, eggs to set them, and other ingredients to add in flavors like fruits or chocolate chips. It is then placed in an oven safe dish and baked.
If your baked oats are gooey then you didn’t bake them enough. Baked oats are not meant to be gooey unless it is purposely made that way to have a soft gooey middle like a chocolate lava cake. Otherwise, it is best to bake them until a toothpick comes out clean.
More Healthy Desserts
- Sweet Potato Brownies
- Blueberry Peach Crisp
- Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
- Flourless Peanut Butter Muffins
- Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Storing and Reheating
- Cover and place leftovers in the fridge for up to one week.
- You can freeze (properly covered) for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: remove from the fridge and reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until heated. If frozen, let it thaw on your kitchen counter and reheat in the microwave.
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Chocolate Protein Baked Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats, use gluten-free option
- 1 Ripe Banana
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 Cup Almond Milk, or any milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 tablespoons Creamy Peanut Butter, or any other nut butter
- 1/3 cup Protein Powder, chocolate flavor, one scoop
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup, or honey
- 1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F, spray two large ramekins with pam spray, and set aside.
- In a high-powered blender, add all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips.
- Blend at high speed for 1-2 minutes until it’s blended well and smooth.
- Transfer an equal amount of the mixture into the ramekins and add equal amounts of chocolate chips into each. Save some chocolate chips (about 1 tablespoon) to top the batter if you like.
- Using a small spoon, mix the chocolate chips into the batter and top with more chocolate chips.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy.
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Notes
- Cut down on the calories and either skip the chocolate chips, use sugar-free, or use half the amount- so use 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips per serving.
- You may use gluten-free rolled oats if needed.
- Any protein of your choice will work. I used whey protein, but plant-based will also work.
- The Ramekins are large. You will get a large serving. You can use smaller sizes and get 4 servings instead of 2.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This was so delicious ❤️
You could also use PB2 instead of peanut butter and really cut down on the calories.
I made this. Wow was it so good.