These Chocolate Baked Protein Oats are the kind of breakfast that feels like dessert but fuels you like a meal. With 18 grams of protein and just 5 minutes of meal prep, they’re naturally dairy-free, lightly sweetened with maple syrup, and bake up with a gooey chocolate center.
"Indulgent yet guilt-free! These chocolate protein baked oats are a breeze to prep and pack a punch with 18 grams of protein. So easy, healthy and delicious!" -Ash
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 20 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 2
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 333 kcals and 18 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Chocolate protein powder, gluten-free rolled oats, egg whites, maple syrup, and dairy-free milk.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: This chocolate protein baked oatmeal tastes like a warm chocolate dessert but delivers real, protein-packed fuel that keeps you full and energized all morning.
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If mornings feel rushed and breakfast keeps getting skipped, these chocolate protein baked oats without banana were made for you. They’re just as grab-and-go friendly as egg bites, but feel way more indulgent, which matters when you’re half-awake and need motivation to eat. This is honestly one of those breakfasts I rely on during busy weeks because it feels comforting and checks the protein box.
What I love most about these double chocolate protein baked oats is that they’re individually portioned, so you can bake a full batch or just one at a time. You can switch up the toppings just like with low calorie baked oats, and with 18 grams of protein and a gooey chocolate center, they’re a lifesaver on hectic mornings. If you’re trying to stay full and energized, breakfasts like this make it so much easier to reap the benefits of a high-protein diet.
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- 💭Why You'll Love These Baked Oats
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- Flavor Variations
- How To Make Chocolate Protein Baked Oats
- Expert Tips To Make It
- How To Meal Prep and Store It
- Chocolate Protein Baked Oats FAQs
- More Dairy-Free Baked Oats Recipes You'll Love
- Chocolate Protein Baked Oats (dairy-free)
💭Why You'll Love These Baked Oats
Allergy-friendly: Naturally dairy-free, and so long as you get gluten-free certified oats the baked oats are gluten-free as well.
Meal prep: These protein baked oats can be made the night before and baked in the morning for a quick breakfast. Actually, this is the whole idea behind my Rise and Chill Breakfast E-Book
Hit with kids: Great for school mornings, the kids love the double chocolate flavor as they're super rich but not too high in sugar.
Protein-packed: They come with a whopping 18 grams of fueling protein. Learn other ways to eat more protein.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Regular rolled oats: Not to be confused with quick oats, make sure to use rolled oats so the recipe doesn’t end up mushy. Learn more about different types of oats and how to use them. Likewise, double-check that they’re gluten-free.
- Chocolate protein powder: Previously, I have made these with vegan protein powder. However, I have recently switched to beef protein powder (learn the benefits of beef protein). If you're making the switch, read through the tips section for adjustments.
- Mini chocolate chips: Mini ones make it so that there’s more chocolate when it melts. Make sure to use a dairy-free, gluten-free brand of chocolate if you need it.
- Almond milk: Any kind of non-dairy milk will work here, so use what you have on hand. We use almond milk or homemade hemp milk the most.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Festive: Around Christmas time, we top these protein chocolate baked oats with crushed candy canes. We also make these baked oats without banana for Christmas morning.
Toppings: Make the oats more indulgent by drizzling some coconut milk caramel sauce or dairy-free chocolate glaze on top.
How To Make Chocolate Protein Baked Oats
Expert Tips To Make It
When you blend the mixture, the protein-baked oats mixture won’t be fully blended/combined, that’s okay! Just make sure to divide them evenly as they fall to the bottom of the food processor.
Using vegan protein: If using a pea-based protein like Genuine Health, bake for 15 minutes. If using a vegan protein powder like Orgain, which isn’t fermented, bake for an additional two minutes and know that the oatmeal will be a bit thicker and gooier.
If using beef protein: I use Equip protein powder as it tastes amazing. If you're using beef protein, you only need 1 tablespoon of maple syrup but you'll have to bake the oats for 20 minutes and not fifteen. I've also used Paleo Pro Protein, which is the cleanest protein I've found and binds similarly to collagen powder in this recipe.
Collagen powder: You can use quality collagen powder in place of protein powder. However, you'll need to add cacao or cocoa powder to make it a chocolate flavor and scale back slightly on the milk or let the baked oats cook longer. This is because collagen powder doesn't absorb as much as vegan protein powder does.
These protein-baked oats are made in individual silicone molds. This means that different molds may cook slightly differently. These are the molds that I use, and we love them because they’re the perfect serving size.
How To Meal Prep and Store It
One of the perks about the baked chocolate protein oats is that they're a great meal prep recipe (here are other great meal prep breakfast ideas)! You can make and prep the oatmeal the night before and then just make it in the morning.
To do this, follow the directions, but instead of baking it, just pop it into the fridge overnight.
Let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes in the morning before baking for the same amount of time in the morning.
To store it once made, let it cool and store it in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven on low or in the microwave with a splash of dairy-free milk. Know that the baked oats taste better freshly made though, they thicken when stored.
Chocolate Protein Baked Oats FAQs
While it may work, I haven’t tried this. Whey protein tends to be sweeter but absorb less liquid. Thus, if using whey protein you would need to cook the protein baked oats for longer.
Collagen powder doesn’t absorb liquid like vegan protein powder does. Thus, the protein baked oatmeal may need longer to cook or come out far too gooey.
Because the vegan protein absorbs so much liquid (especially if using a fermented powder), just reheating the protein baked oatmeal won’t work. If you want to reheat it, add 1-2 tablespoon more non-dairy milk to the mixture and heat it in the microwave or on the stove.
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Chocolate Protein Baked Oats (dairy-free)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup Rolled oats gluten-free as needed
- ¼ cup Vegan chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup Egg whites
- 3 tbs Maple syrup
- ½ cup Almond milk
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tbs Mini chocolate chips plus more for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Blend all ingredients except chocolate chips.
- Portion half the baked oats mixture into two silicone cups, and place 1 tbs chocolate chips in the middle of each. Top with remaining batter. Top with more chocolate if you want.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce and nut butter as desired.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Gwen says
This was really good and I will be making it again. I used a pea protein and cooked it a bit longer. Loved the taste and texture!
Karen says
I'm trying to work more protein in and this hit the spot for breakfast! Nice and chocolatey, and kept me full until lunch. Thank you!
fitasamamabear says
Happy to help!
Ash says
Indulgent yet guilt-free! These chocolate protein baked oats are a breeze to prep and pack a punch with 18 grams of protein. So easy, healthy and delicious!
fitasamamabear says
Chocolate is life!
Riley says
Swapped the maple syrup for honey since that's what I had in my pantry, still turned out sweet and satisfying. And of course I already shared this recipe with my workout buddies.
fitasamamabear says
Perfect swap! Thanks for passing it along!
chhavi vashisht says
Omg I love this! I have been making this almost every day as my "cheat dessert". Had to come back and give this rating!
fitasamamabear says
Haha Happy you loved it!
Sienna says
When I first found your site, I made sure to check on new updates here - I love the idea of enjoying sweets without guilt (thank you so much for your ideas).
fitasamamabear says
You're so sweet, thanks for the support!
Brynda says
This recipe was delicious. I made it for my husband yesterday morning and he wanted to know why I was giving him dessert at 8 am 😂
fitasamamabear says
Happy you enjoyed it!
Ann says
OMG these oats taste like dessert!! These were so good. And the protein kept me full!
fitasamamabear says
Haha life win!
Paula says
These double chocolate protein baked oats are a morning treat. So easy to make, super chocolatey, the gooey chocolate center is so satisfying. My kids love them too!
fitasamamabear says
Best way to start the day!
Katie says
I made this protein baked oats as my post-workout snack. And let me tell you it's one of the best I've had! Love how I can incorporate my fave protein powder, and enjoy chocolate at the same time.
I'll permanently add this snack in my post-workout meal list!
fitasamamabear says
Ah yay! It's wicked when you "get the best of both worlds right"??
Joshua Weberg says
Glad I read the notes saying not to use honey for the recipe. The chocolate protein oats had a great texture and were tasty!
fitasamamabear says
Haha yea I did the honey thing once and it was such a mess, glad you liked them!
Jane says
I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and my kids absolutely love it. We make it for breakfast often and it's such a great way to get some extra protein in their diet.
fitasamamabear says
Definitely a great way to sneak it in!
Jessica says
I loved your oats recipe with cream cheese and cinnamon so I decided to try this recipe as well. Also a hit! These chocolate oats have got me motivated to hop out of bed each morning. I love that they keep me full and away from snacks.
fitasamamabear says
You are so sweet! I love that this is another one in the bank for you!
Lisa says
I'm a chocoholic so I had to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! I loved the flavor and texture.
fitasamamabear says
Haha chocolate is life!!
Shar says
I can't get enough of this easy yet incredibly delicious and satisfying chocolate protein baked oats! It is my new go-to breakfast or brunch especially when I have a busy day ahead of me. Such a keeper!
fitasamamabear says
Super happy that you love them!