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.
More Dairy-Free Baked Oats Recipes You'll Love
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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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Cam says
Super tasty! Loved this so much so easy to make!
fitasamamabear says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sharina says
Double chocolate baked oats are so irresistible! They are so cute and deliciously addicting! We'll surely have this again. Highly recommended!
fitasamamabear says
Haha chocolate is a life staple!
Gen says
This is really tasty and we feel so good after eating it. Perfect way to start the day! Thanks for the fantastic recipe.
fitasamamabear says
Happy to hear it!
Journa Liz Ramirez says
I love this recipe. It's easy to make and very delicious. This is a great recipe idea for breakfast! Thanks, for sharing this recipe. Would make this on repeat.
fitasamamabear says
It's definitely a staple in our house!
kristen says
I have to admit I'm not a fan of protein powders at all, but i really wanted to try this recipe, so I added a mix of milled flax and hemp instead and it was fantastic. Such a delicious way to start your day.
fitasamamabear says
Ohh thank you for the tip! I'm happy it worked, definitely a wicked sub.
Colleen says
Chocolate for breakfast? Count me in! We loved this for meal prep and will be making it again. Thank you!
fitasamamabear says
Wahoo! Chocolate is always a win 😀
Vanessa says
My 13 year old son is always asking for high protein breakfast options but he is also not a huge breakfast kid which makes it challenging. He happily ate these so thanks for the winner!
fitasamamabear says
Ohh if I can win over a teenager I feel on top of the world!
nancy says
more chocolate the merrier. i love this decadent and protein rich oats. It eats like a dessert so delicious!!
fitasamamabear says
Haha my thoughts on chocolate too!
Jade says
This double chocolate protein baked oats recipe is one of my favorites! I made a lot and will give some to my buddy.
fitasamamabear says
So happy to hear you like it!
Jere Cassidy says
This is so good to make when I am craving chocolate. I love the boost of protein powder.
fitasamamabear says
Glad you enjoy it!
Glenda says
What a great start to the day! It's always the right time for chocolate and my whole family loved this simple breakfast. Thank you!
fitasamamabear says
Bahaha it IS always the right time for chocolate! That's pretty much my motto...
Rebekah Kuk says
LOVE the idea of chocolate for breakfast. This recipe turned out great and I will be saving it to my arsenal of easy breakfast recipes.
fitasamamabear says
Chocolate is a life staple in our house haha glad you liked it!
Sherrie says
Oooh sooo delish. Just when I needed an extra dose of chocolate in my life! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!!
fitasamamabear says
We all need more chocolate in our lives haha
Amanda says
I just loved these baked oats! The maple added such a nice richness, and that gooey center made it feel like eating dessert for breakfast. Such a great way to start the day!
fitasamamabear says
Haha that gooey center pretty much makes my morning, glad you enjoyed it!
Sherry says
My daughter made your baked oats recipe and loved it!! She has made baked oat many times. This is the first time she has made the oats recipe with protein powder and it was super easy to make and the chocolate flavor was amazing!!
fitasamamabear says
Ahh I love that your daughter rocked it! And chocolate is always a win lol