Brownie Baked Oatmeal

Who says you can’t have chocolate for breakfast? This Brownie Baked Oatmeal is the best of both worlds—rich and fudgy like dessert but packed with fiber and protein to keep you fueled for the day.

Made with wholesome oats, cocoa, and just the right amount of sweetness, this baked oatmeal recipe a meal prep dream. Bake a batch at the start of the week, then simply reheat and enjoy a warm, chocolatey breakfast in minutes.

Top it with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup for the ultimate cozy morning treat. Whether you need a quick weekday bite or a special weekend brunch, this baked oatmeal is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings—without the sugar crash. So go ahead, grab a spoon, and dig in. It’s breakfast, but better!

Brownie Baked Oatmeal

Serves: 9

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 bananas or 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce

• ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey

• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ cup oil

• 2 ½ cups milk

• 2 cups quick oats

• 2 scoops protein powder

• ½ cup flour

• ¾ cup cocoa powder

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup walnuts (optional)

• ¼ cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat to 350°F and grease and line a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, mash the bananas. Then, add the maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and oil and whisk into the mashed bananas. Then, add the milk and gently whisk into the mixture.

3. Add the dry ingredients (oats, protein powder, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt) and mix into the wet ingredients.

4. Lastly, add the nuts and chocolate chips and fold into the mixture.

5. Pour the mixture in baking dish and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick poked inot the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before enjoying. Top with yogurt and berries for a complete meal and enjoy!