Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Chocolate Baked Oats Recipe

This Chocolate Baked Oats is an excellent recipe for meal prep. Ripe bananas and cocoa powder create a creamy, chocolatey base, while fresh berries add brightness. Make a batch at the start of the week and simply reheat portions when you’re ready to eat.

If you enjoy these baked oat bars, try similar recipes like Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal or Blackberry Oatmeal Bake for more make-ahead breakfast options.

This recipe was created in partnership with Beeya Wellness. Beeya seeds support hormones using seed cycling — an integrative approach aimed at balancing cycles and easing period symptoms.

Chocolate baked oatmeal ingredients:

• Sprouted gluten-free oats — Sprouted oats are easier to digest for many people. I buy a large bag at Costco.
• Banana — Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness; mash or slice as preferred.
• Mixed berries — Fresh strawberries or blueberries work best; frozen berries can release extra water.
• Maple syrup — Used as the sweetener.
• Coconut milk — You can substitute almond milk if preferred.
• Cocoa powder — Use pure cocoa for a rich chocolate flavor.
• Coconut oil — Keeps the bake moist.
• Baking powder — Helps the oats rise slightly.
• Eggs — Bind the mixture together.
• Avocado oil spray — For greasing the pan.

To serve:

• Beeya seeds — A scoop of seeds adds texture and healthy fats.
• Fresh berries
• A drizzle of honey

How to make

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Spray an 8 x 13 (15 x 9) baking dish with avocado oil or another cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine the oats, mashed banana, coconut milk, eggs, cocoa powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon (optional), and half of the berries. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
• Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and top with remaining berries.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, until set at the center and slightly firm on top.
• Allow to cool before cutting into bars or squares. Serve warm or refrigerate and reheat individual portions as needed.

Are oats paleo?

• Strictly speaking, oats are not paleo since most paleo approaches avoid grains. Some people reintroduce oats in small amounts once their gut health improves. I personally enjoy them occasionally after years of being grain-free.

How to eat this

• I prefer these oats warm. Reheat a portion in the microwave for about 20 seconds, then top with Beeya seeds, fresh berries, banana slices, and a drizzle of honey.

If you like this recipe, you will love:

• Blueberry banana overnight oats
• Pumpkin spice oat flour muffins
• Blueberry maple turkey breakfast sausage
• Brussels sprout, bacon, and sweet potato breakfast hash
• Blueberry banana baked oatmeal

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