Dark Chocolate Berry Baked Oatmeal

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One of our all-time favorite healthy breakfast recipes is this Dark Chocolate Berry Baked Oatmeal. It’s sweetened naturally with banana and maple syrup and truly tastes like dessert for breakfast!

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A Breakfast that Serves a Crowd

Whenever my family gets together for the holidays (or any time of year!) we love cooking together. I’m usually in charge of breakfast because I’m always the first one up.

You know what they say, the early bird catches the worm…or makes breakfast for the whole family! I’ve been making breakfast for my family since I was about 5 years old. I was the first one awake back then, too.

A meal to share is always my go-to for family breakfast affairs. If I can mix a whole bunch of things together, put it in a casserole dish, and into the oven, then I’m a happy camper. This baked oatmeal hits all of these things on the head!

ingredients for baked oatmeal

What You Need

Simple ingredients, but a whole lot of flavor. Here’s what you need!

Why We Love this Baked Oatmeal

I love that this recipe is all naturally sweetened with the mashed banana, maple syrup, and berries.

We did add a few dark chocolate chips, but chocolate doesn’t count, right? I also love that this is a year-round kind of breakfast! Now that we know berries are always in season, why not make this for all occasions?

oatmeal In bowl

Can you use frozen berries?

Frozen berries are a great alternative to fresh and you can 100% use them instead of fresh.

Can you use other berries?

Don’t have raspberries or blackberries? Use your favorite kind of berry! 2 cups of any kind of berry works.

  • blueberries
  • strawberries
  • blackberries
  • raspberries

Can you make this gluten-free?

To make this recipe gluten free, simply use gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of white whole wheat. Also, make sure to buy certified gluten-free rolled oats.

baked oatmeal in casserole dish

Can you freeze baked oatmeal?

To freeze this dark chocolate berry baked oatmeal, let it cool completely. Then tightly wrap it with a piece of tin foil and remove as much air as possible.

Freeze for up to 3 months.

Do you eat baked oatmeal hot or cold?

Most people eat baked oatmeal warm, but you can totally eat it cold on days 2, 3, and 4. I’ve personally done it and it’s great!

Storage Suggestions

Let baked oatmeal cool completely. Then, transfer it into an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.

slice of baked oatmeal
4.92 from 12 votes

Dark Chocolate Berry Baked Oatmeal

Have a healthy and sweet morning all at once with this delicious dark chocolate berry oatmeal bake. This recipe serves a crowd and is the perfect meal to share amongst friends and family!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients 

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Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray a 10-inch by 7-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place banana in a large bowl and mash with a fork. Then, add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Add rolled oats, white whole wheat flour, baking powder, berries, and a pinch of salt and mix. Then, add mini chocolate chips and mix again.
  • Transfer batter into casserole dish and use a spatula to spread evenly. Add additional berries to the top, if desired.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes. Then, add more chocolate chips if desired and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Watch It

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Nutrition

Calories: 342 kcal, Carbohydrates: 52 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 9 g, Fiber: 12 g, Sugar: 19 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Beth
Beth
August 22, 2023 12:53 pm

5 stars
This recipe is absolutely delicious!! I made it pretty much exactly as is, just subbing the flour for a gluten-free flour, and using an oat/coconut milk because that’s what I had on hand. It was perfect! We will make this again and again! My kids all loved it too. ๐Ÿ™‚ So yummy and easy to make!

Emily Richter
August 23, 2023 10:46 am
Reply to  Beth

Thank you for sharing that GF flour worked for you! SO helpful for other readers. And double YAY for your kiddos loving it too ๐Ÿ˜€

Tonya P
Tonya P
June 20, 2022 8:09 am
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5 stars
So good!!!

Last edited 2 years ago by Tonya P
Emily Richter
June 21, 2022 1:29 pm
Reply to  Tonya P

YAY!

Gina
Gina
June 18, 2022 9:19 pm

Can this be made with quick oats?

Emily Richter
June 21, 2022 1:25 pm
Reply to  Gina

Yes, you can!

Michelle Z
Michelle Z
September 13, 2021 6:05 pm

I am currently making this but realized I only have an 8 x 8 baking dish. Do you think I need to adjust the cooking time because the pieces will be thicker?

Ashley
Ashley
May 20, 2020 3:07 pm
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5 stars
Absolutely loved this recipe! Made it as my breakfast meal prep for the week and it has been perfect! Delicious and filling.

Diane Wilkins
March 27, 2020 4:01 am
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5 stars
I love how short and simple the video is because it makes it easy to follow. I’m making these tomorrow and im so excited! Love your content. <3

Heidi
Heidi
December 4, 2019 1:51 pm
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5 stars
Really love this recipe! Iโ€™ve made it a dozen times. I have always used fresh berries. Was wondering if you (or anyone else) has tried it with frozen berries?

Giselle F
Giselle F
April 7, 2019 3:02 pm

Can I make this ahead of time? How long can it keep in the fridge? Is it freezer friendly?

Amy
Amy
March 16, 2019 7:12 am

She said in an earlier comment that it’s peanut butter. I came here for this exact question.

Denise Morneau
Denise Morneau
March 13, 2019 8:36 am

Is it butterscotch pudding you put on top, i donโ€™t see anything mentioned in the recipe. It looks very yummy and I plan on making this soon