Last Updated on November 14, 2023 by Kayla Berman
Brownie Baked Oatmeal is an easy, healthy, and delicious breakfast recipe! Made with bananas, cashew butter, cocoa powder, rolled oats, and chocolate chips … this oatmeal has an ooey-gooey texture, a rich chocolate flavor, and is full of healthy fats and complex carbs. It is the perfect make ahead meal prep breakfast for chocolate lovers!
Rich & Chocolatey Healthy Breakfast
If you have a sweet tooth like me, you have got to be having oatmeal for breakfast. Now you may already be doing this, but if not. You are missing out!
The whole grain full of healthy carbs can be turned into decadently delicious breakfast recipes. They are the perfect way to enjoy a morning meal that tastes like dessert!
Like my strawberry cheesecake overnight oats, s’mores overnight oatmeal, or apple pie oatmeal.
But Baked Brownie Oatmeal might just be the best option yet. It is full of rich chocolate flavor, has an ooey-gooey texture, and is absolutely delicious.
Plus it is still good-for-you! It is made with all healthy ingredients and is full of fiber, healthy fats, and complex carbs. It is sure to satisfy you all morning!
Now if all this talk of brownies is making you crave a real deal batch of brownies check out some of my favorites – Tahini Brownies, Mini Fudge Brownie Bites, or S’mores Brownies.
Brownie Baked Oatmeal Ingredients
Vegan Brownie Oatmeal is made with all wholesome, simple ingredients! It is sure to keep you full and satisfied all morning long.
Ingredient Notes
- Banana: This baked oatmeal is mainly naturally sweetened with banana! You will need 2 spotty and ripe ones.
- Cashew Butter: Cashew butter adds a perfect creamy texture here. I love using this nut butter for its neutral taste! Add 1/4 cup.
- Almond Milk: The liquid of choice here is vanilla unsweetened almond milk. 1 1/4 cup is perfect.
- Pure Maple Syrup: A touch of maple syrup adds the perfect sweetness to this morning meal. It is a refined sugar free option, which I love. Use 1/4 cup!
- Oats: Can’t have oatmeal without oats! You will need 2 cups rolled oats.
- Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder provides that rich chocolate flavor that every brownie needs. Add 1/4 cup.
- Chocolate Chips: Melty, delicious chocolate chips truly bring this recipe to a whole new level. I used 1/3 cup semi sweet chips.
- Vanilla Extract: 2 tsp vanilla extract adds that classic sweet treat taste.
- Baking Powder: 2 tsp baking powder gives this dish a wonderful texture.
- Salt: Lastly add a little bit of salt, 1/4 tsp, to balance out the flavors.
Substitutions & Additions
This baked oatmeal brownie recipe is actually quite customizable! You can substitute and add according to your preferences or what you have on hand.
Milk: Any type of milk that you enjoy will work in this recipe. Like coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, or even dairy milk. Whatever your milk of choice is!
Oats: Again, any kind of oats can be used in this recipe. I used rolled, but old fashioned or quick oats should work perfectly as well.
Nut Butter: I love using cashew butter here for its neutral taste, but it could be swapped with any nut or seed butter. Like peanut butter, almond butter, or tahini!
Maple Syrup: Maple syrup could be replaced with another liquid sweetener. Perhaps honey or agave nectar.
Chocolate Chips: I use and love semi sweet chips here, but you could use milk, white, or dark chocolate chips too. You can also use dairy-free chocolate chips if needed.
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How To Make Brownie Oats
This brownie baked oats recipe is quite easy to make!
It is perfect to prepare in the beginning of the week and then have a delicious and healthy breakfast ready to go every morning.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Set the oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2: Next add the wet ingredients – mashed bananas, cashew butter, almond milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Combine.
Step 3: Then add in the dry ingredients – oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Combine.
Step 4: Stir in the chocolate chips.
Step 5: Transfer the oatmeal brownie batter mixture to a prepared baking dish. Spread evenly. Optional: Top with more chocolate chips.
Step 6: Bake for 25 minutes.
Step 7: Remove from the oven, cool, and cut into squares.
Step 8: Serve and enjoy!
Optional Variations & Dietary Adaptions
Although I think this recipe for brownie baked oats is pretty much perfect as is, there is always room for adjustments. You can add in or swap out ingredients to meet you personal preferences or dietary needs!
- Chocolate: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips here, but feel free to use any chocolate that is your favorite. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate would all work wonderfully.
- Dairy Free: Follow a dairy free diet? You are in luck my friend! This decadent chocolate brownie oatmeal is naturally dairy free. Just make sure you use dairy free chocolate chips.
- Gluten Free: Gluten free is another easy diet to make this recipe fit into. Simply use certified gluten free oats and you are set.
- Nut Free: To make this oatmeal nut free you will have to swap in a nut free milk alternative to almond milk. Such as regular dairy milk or soy milk! You’ll also have to replace the cashew butter with a nut-free peanut butter (Yes, that does exist!) or a seed butter.
- Vegan: Just like this recipe is naturally dairy free, it is naturally vegan too. Just watch that chocolate!
- Additional Mix-Ins: There are so many fun and tasty ingredients you could add to these oats to up the deliciousness, nutrition, or both. Here are some ideas:
- Nuts – Peanuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc
- Seeds – Flax, chia, or pumpkin
- Fresh Fruit – Mixed berries, banana slices, or chopped apple
- Dried Fruit – Raisins, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut
- Protein Powder
Expert Tips
Top with extra chocolate chips. Because more chocolate is always better!
Let the baked oatmeal cool thoroughly before cutting it. If cut too soon it may fall apart slightly.
Brownie Oatmeal Bake Serving Suggestions
I love to enjoy this baked oatmeal both cold straight from the fridge and warmed up in the microwave. To re-heat in the microwave, just heat for about 30-60 seconds depending on the serving size.
Either way I always load up on the toppings. Because we all know that just like with pizza or tacos, toppings are key when it comes to oatmeal! I love to add:
- Nut Butter – Peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter
- Extra Sweetness – From a drizzle of honey or pure maple syrup
- Crunch – Mixed nuts, extra chocolate chips, or homemade granola
- Whipped Cream – No explanation needed for this one!
- Fresh fruit – Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or banana slices
- Greek yogurt – To up the protein
- Splash of Milk – For extra moisture
- Pinch of Salt – Because nothing beats some salty sweet chocolate goodness for breakfast
Storing Suggestions
You can store this recipe for brownie oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for about 1 week!
For longer storage, you can also place in the freezer. Simply transfer the oatmeal slices to a freezer safe bag or container. There it will keep for a couple of months.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am not a dietician or nutritionist, but yes! In my opinion baked oatmeal is a very healthy breakfast option.
This breakfast is packed with complex carbohydrates from the oats and banana and healthy fat from the cashew butter. Plus it is refined sugar free and easily made vegan or gluten free!
It is sure to keep you full and satisfied all morning long.
Totally! Brownie baked oats are super easy to meal prep.
Simply prepare the whole recipe on Sunday or at the beginning of the week and store as instructed above. You can re-heat on a busy morning and have breakfast ready in under 5 minutes.
Yes, absolutely! You can use any milk in this recipe. Almond, coconut, soy, oat, or cow’s milk will all work just fine.
Totally! I would recommend fresh berries or banana slices. Either mix the fruit into the oatmeal batter or place on top before baking.
You can add a scoop of protein powder to the brownie oatmeal bake mixture! You will just have to add additional milk too.
Other ways to boost the protein in this recipe include adding protein rich mix-ins like nuts and seeds. You can top with a scoop of greek yogurt when serving too!
That’s easy! Simple spray the bottom of the baking dish with cooking spray.
Alternatively, you could line it with parchment paper. Both options should do the trick!
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Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Brownie Baked Oatmeal is an easy, healthy, and delicious breakfast recipe! Made with bananas, cashew butter, cocoa powder, rolled oats, and chocolate chips … this oatmeal has an ooey-gooey texture, a rich chocolate flavor, and is full of healthy fats and complex carbs. It is the perfect make ahead meal prep breakfast for chocolate lovers!
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup cashew butter
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Set the oven to 400 degrees.
- Next add the wet ingredients – mashed bananas, cashew butter, almond milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Combine.
- Then add in the dry ingredients – oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Combine.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the oatmeal mixture to a prepared baking dish. Spread evenly. Optional: Top with more chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool, and cut into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
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This recipe is delicious!! My husband and I are trying to eat healthier and he loves chocolate. This is a perfect breakfast treat! Thank you!!
This was easy to make and used ingredients I always have on hand. It was really delicious and decadent. I can’t wait to have this for breakfasts this week at work. I will definitely make this again.
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What size pan do you use?
I would also like to know what size pan
Prepared baking dish? Size please or could I do it as muffins?
Delicious
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Teens and husband loved it! For those who were asking about the pan size…. I tried it in a 9 x13 pan and pieces were about 1/2” thick and it cooked perfectly in the slotted 25 min.
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Do you have the nutritional breakdown for this recipe? I scoured this page and was unable to locate that info.
I need to know to I’m diabetic
I’ve just made this brownie as the picture looked so good. And it’s absolutely amazing! Really chocolatey, gooey & just hits the spot.
I’ll be making this again for sure.
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Thanks Tracy! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂
Hi, this sounds delicious! Just wondering, what size baking pan is this recipe based on? I would usually use an 8×8 for this amount of oats but I saw someone else commented they used a 9×13. Thank you!