Simple Chocolate Chip Baked Oats (No Bananas)

Piece of baked oats without bananas with toppings on plate.

These simple chocolate chip baked oats are made without bananas and come together in one bowl for an easy, hearty breakfast. With a cake-like texture from almond flour and just the right amount of sweetness from maple syrup and chocolate chips, they're perfect for making ahead and enjoying all week long.

Jennifer Farley

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Serving Size servings

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

⅔ cup raw almond butter (see note)
⅓ cup maple syrup
1½ cups almond milk (or any other dairy free milk)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free, such as Bob's Red Mill, if needed)
1½ cups almond flour
¼ cup ground flax seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sea salt

Mix-In

½ cup mini chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life brand)

For Pan Prep

½ tablespoon coconut oil (for greasing pan)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of an 8x8 or 9x9-inch pan with coconut oil.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond butter and maple syrup until smooth.
Add milk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
Stir in oats, almond flour, flax seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until fully incorporated.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden, slightly crackly, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or cold, plain or with toppings like fresh berries, yogurt, or an extra drizzle of nut butter.

Notes

You can use any nut or seed butter in place of almond butter. Raw almond butter has the most neutral flavor, while roasted or peanut butter will give a stronger taste.
Make sure your oats are gluten-free certified if you're strictly gluten-free.
This recipe is lightly sweetened. If you prefer it sweeter, increase the maple syrup to ½ cup.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze individual squares in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Please note nutrition facts are automatically calculated, and are only an estimate, not a guarantee.

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