There’s something comforting about warm breakfasts, especially on busy mornings. For me, this chocolate baked oats recipe is one of those small joys. It’s soft, just the right amount of sweet, and honestly feels like a slice of chocolate cake that you don’t have to feel bad about eating before 9 a.m.

What started as a trendy recipe I found online has now become one of my go-to breakfast options. And once you try it, you’ll see why it’s gone viral across TikTok and Pinterest.

Chocolate Baked Oats – Healthy TikTok Viral Breakfast Recipe That Tastes Like Cake

Recipe by JessicaCourse: AperitivesCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

310

kcal

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make one serving:
½ cup rolled oats
1 ripe banana
1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
¼ cup milk of choice
1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
½ tsp baking powder
Optional: a pinch of salt, ¼ tsp vanilla, a few chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a ramekin or small oven-safe dish.
In a blender, add oats, banana, egg, cocoa powder, milk, maple syrup, baking powder, and salt (if using). Blend until smooth.
Pour into your prepared dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips if you’d like.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the top is set and firm to touch.
Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Use ripe bananas – The spottier the better! Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, so you don’t need to add much sugar.
Blending is key – Don’t skip this step. Blending the oats gives the baked oats that soft, cake-like texture instead of tasting like regular oatmeal.
Let it rest after baking – Give it 3–5 minutes to cool before eating. The texture sets a little more and it’s easier to enjoy warm (not scalding hot).
Customize it your way – This is a great base recipe. Feel free to mix in chopped nuts, protein powder, cinnamon, espresso powder, or even a spoonful of Nutella. Make it yours!
No blender? No problem. – You can use oat flour (½ cup) instead of blending rolled oats. Just mix everything by hand and bake as usual.
Want it faster? – Microwave version works too! Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug and cook for about 2 to 2½ minutes (check after 90 seconds). The texture will be more like a mug cake, but still delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s made with simple pantry staples
Takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish
Tastes like cake, but made with wholesome ingredients
Naturally gluten-free and easy to make vegan
No refined sugar if you use maple syrup or honey

Variations to Try

This base recipe works great, but there are endless ways to make it your own:

Blueberry Vanilla – Skip the cocoa, add fresh or frozen blueberries
Peanut Butter Chocolate – Swirl in a spoonful of peanut butter before baking
Mocha Oats – Add ½ tsp instant coffee for a chocolate-coffee flavor
Protein Boost – Mix in a scoop of protein powder and an extra splash of milk

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes. You can blend the batter the night before and refrigerate it. In the morning, just pour it into your ramekin and bake. It’s also great reheated if you want to make a few at once for the week.

Final Thoughts

This baked oats recipe is simple, comforting, and one of those meals that just makes mornings better. Whether you’re craving something sweet or trying to eat a bit cleaner, this is a great way to start the day.

Save it, share it, and enjoy it often—just like I do.

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TikTok Viral Baked Oats Recipe – Healthy Chocolate Cake for Breakfast!