Chocolate Chip Baked Oats

Why We Love This Recipe

• Perfect for meal prep/make ahead: You can easily prep and bake these baked oats in the beginning of the week and enjoy for several days. You can eat a slice straight from the fridge in a rush, but they're extra delicious after a few seconds in the microwave!
• Easy to make: These baked oats are perfect for any skill level and turn out great every time! All you need is 10 ingredients, 1 mixing bowl and a baking dish.
• Made with mostly pantry ingredients: The good news about this recipe? You probably already have these ingredients in your pantry. Simply measure out the ingredients, mix them up, and bake!
• Gluten and dairy free friendly: Oats are naturally gluten free (although be sure to use certified GF oats if you have Celiac disease). We used dairy free butter and milk in this recipe (although you can use regular dairy, too!). It's easy to make just about any swap you need to make this recipe work with your dietary preferences.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make these chocolate chip baked oats:

Ingredient Notes

• Oats: Be sure to use old fashioned whole rolled oats in these baked oats, not quick cooking or steel cut oats.
• Milk: We prefer using oat milk in this recipe, but you can sub with any milk of choice. Feel free to use another nondairy option like almond or soy milk, or regular milk.
• Butter: You can use melted dairy free butter, regular butter or even melted coconut oil if preferred.
• Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar both work in this recipe. You can also sub with coconut sugar if preferred.
• Chocolate chips: We prefer to use semisweet mini chocolate chips in this recipe, but really any variety works! If you want to keep these dairy free, be sure to check the ingredient list for milk. (We typically use these dairy free chocolate chips.)
• Nut butter: Peanut, almond, or even granola butter all work great in this recipe. We don't suggest leaving it out – it's essential to getting the moisture level right in this recipe.
• Maple syrup: You can also substitute with honey, agave or another liquid sweetener of choice.
• Eggs: If you want to keep this recipe fully vegan, try using 2 tablespoons of flax meal mixed with 5 tablespoons of water. Mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes to thicken before adding to the recipe.
  • NOTE: the texture won't be quite the same and won't slice as well.
• Cinnamon: Optional, but we love the added flavor!

Instructions

PREP: Preheat the oven to 350˚F/175˚C. Grease a 7x11" (or 8x8") pan and set aside.

(1) Add milk, maple syrup, butter, almond butter, eggs, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. 

(2) Stir in oats until well combined. 

(3) Stir in chocolate chips. 

(4) Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with more mini chocolate chips and bake for 35-37 minutes, until set in the center and golden brown.

(5) Remove from the oven and let cool for 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips and FAQs

• Reheating: If you're just reheating an individual square, microwave for 45-60 seconds until warmed through. If you're reheating the entire pan, cover with aluminum foil and heat in a 350˚F oven for a 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
• Storage: Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer freezer storage, slice the baked oats into squares, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag/container and store for up to 6 months.
• Oats are naturally gluten free but can have cross contamination with wheat products. If you have celiac disease or a gluten allergy, be sure to use certified gluten free oats.
• Make it vegan: Use dairy free substitutes for the butter, milk and chocolate chips. To replace the eggs, we recommend using flax eggs. Mix together 2 tablespoons of flax meal and 5 tablespoons of water. Mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes to thicken before adding to the recipe.
• Serving suggestion: You can enjoy a slice of these chocolate chip baked oats plain, or add toppings. We love these with a dollop of yogurt and fresh berries, They're also delicious with a drizzle of maple syrup or a bit more nut butter.

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