This Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is soft, hearty, and loaded with melty chocolate chips for a breakfast that tastes like dessert. Made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or an easy weekend breakfast.
Mindy’s Recipe Snapshot
- Method: Mixed in one bowl and baked until lightly golden.
- Key Ingredients: Quick oats, chocolate chips, milk, eggs, and peanut butter (or applesauce or banana).
- Ease: One bowl and only a few minutes of prep.
- Top Tip: Let the baked oatmeal cool for 10 minutes so it slices cleanly.
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From Patty T: “I made this and it was really good. Not too sweet. Perfect for breakfast.”
This recipe can be made with peanut butter, unsweetened applesauce, or mashed banana. Peanut butter adds extra protein and richness, while applesauce and banana make great alternatives if you have an allergy or simply prefer a different flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for meal prep. Bake it ahead of time and reheat individual servings for a quick breakfast all week.
- One bowl, easy cleanup. Just mix, pour, and bake.
- Tastes like dessert. It has all the cozy flavors of an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie in a wholesome baked oatmeal.
- Easy to customize. Use peanut butter, applesauce, or mashed banana depending on what you have on hand.
Ingredients
See recipe card for exact amounts.
Ingredient Notes
Just a few simple ingredients are all you need to make this easy breakfast the whole family will love.
- Oats: We like quick oats for this recipe. Old-fashioned oats can be used but it will change the texture quite a bit.
- Milk: I use whole milk, but low-fat milk or your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk will also work.
- Peanut Butter, Unsweetened Applesauce, or Mashed Bananas: Your choice! Peanut butter makes the baked oats a little stiffer than using applesauce or mashed bananas.
- Chocolate Chips: Regular size chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips are great.
- Eggs: Large eggs work best in this recipe.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness without changing the flavor of the oatmeal.
- Vanilla: I use pure vanilla extract, imitation vanilla will work.
- Baking Powder: This helps our baked oatmeal get nice and fluffy.
- Salt: Regular table salt, sea salt, or kosher salt can be used.
How to Make Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add all of the ingredients except the chocolate chips to a large mixing bowl and stir until combined.
- Stir in ½ cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top. You can mix in all the chocolate chips, but we like having some melty chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set, the top begins to crack slightly, and the edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.
Variations
- Swap the granulated sugar for brown sugar for a warmer flavor, or use your preferred cup-for-cup sugar substitute.
- Add some cinnamon, a teaspoon or so.
- Fold in small pieces of apple, banana, strawberries, peaches, or blueberries.
- Add ½–1 cup of your favorite chopped nuts.
- Use whatever type of nut butter you like. Peanut butter, almond butter and cashew butter are all great choices.
- Dark chocolate, white chocolate, peanut butter, or butterscotch chips also work great.
Topping Ideas
- Maple syrup
- Warm nut butter
- Diced fruit
- Greek yogurt
- Chopped nuts
- Sliced banana
Storage and Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store leftover chocolate chip baked oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat: Warm individual servings in the microwave for 30–60 seconds, or until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but the texture will be different. Quick oats create a softer, more uniform texture, while old-fashioned oats make the baked oatmeal chewier and heartier. Either will work, but quick oats are our favorite for this recipe.
Overbaking is the most common cause. Start checking for doneness around 35 minutes and remove it when the center is set and the edges are lightly golden. Measuring the oats accurately and not reducing the milk also helps keep the baked oatmeal moist.
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Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups quick oats
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup peanut butter OR unsweetened applesauce OR mashed banana
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips divided
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and spray an 8" square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.cooking spray
- Add everything except the chocolate chips to a large bowl and stir until combined. Stir in ½ cup of chocolate chips.2 ½ cups quick oats, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cups milk, 1 cup peanut butter OR unsweetened applesauce OR mashed banana, ⅓ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup chocolate chips
- Pour into the baking dish and top with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake 35-40 minutes. You will know it is done when the top starts to crack a little and the edges start to brown.
- Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.
This has become my go-to breakfast after having a baby. I love the firm texture compared to other baked oatmeal recipes. I make it with the peanut butter and it comes out perfect every time!
I’m so glad you like it, and congratulations! Thanks for commenting!
Very good! I used 1/2 PB & 1/2 banana, baked for 40 min. Was very moist. I will definitely add this to the arsenal!
Sounds delish with banana. I’m glad you like it, thanks for commenting!
Could this be put in the freezer?
Yes, this can be frozen for up to 3 months!
I make this all the time! We prefer the texture with applesauce. Thank you for the recipe!
You’re welcome, I’m glad you like it!
Hi…would you use fresh or frozen blueberries if adding that or no preference? Thanks!
No preference, I would thaw the frozen blueberries by putting them in a strainer and running cold water over them until the water coming out runs more clear. The oatmeal mixture may still turn purple, but it will still taste delicious.
Would this work with one cup of NUTELLA? Seems like a nice alternative to peanut butter…Thanks!
I haven’t tried it but I also think it would be a nice alternative. I can’t see any reason why it wouldn’t work.
I made this and it was really good. Not too sweet. Perfect for breakfast.
Thank you, I am glad you like it!