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Chocolate Orange Baked Oats Recipe: A 10-Minute Breakfast for One

Imagine a breakfast that tastes like a decadent dessert but is actually a wholesome, satisfying meal ready in the time it takes to brew your coffee. These Chocolate Orange Baked Oats are exactly that. This viral-inspired quick breakfast recipe combines the rich, comforting flavor of chocolate with the bright, fresh zest of orange in a warm, cake-like oatmeal bake. Designed as a single-serve breakfast, it takes just 10 minutes from start to finish and requires only a handful of simple ingredients. It’s the ultimate solution for a busy morning, a cozy weekend treat, or whenever you want a healthy breakfast that feels special.

The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity and clever technique. Blending the oats into a fine flour creates a smooth, uniform texture that bakes up fluffy and cake-like. The combination of cocoa powder, real orange zest, and a splash of orange juice infuses every bite with vibrant flavor without any added sugar. Unlike many baked oat recipes, this one contains no banana, allowing the chocolate and orange to shine. Whether you bake it in a ramekin for a delightfully gooey center or in a wider dish for a firmer texture, this baked oatmeal is a guaranteed game-changer for your morning routine.

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins | Total Time: 10 mins | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (40g) rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
• 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup (75ml) milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
• 1/2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional for topping: A square of dark chocolate or chocolate orange segment

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 6-ounce ramekin or small oven-safe dish.
2. Blend Dry Ingredients: In a small blender or food processor, pulse the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until the oats resemble a coarse flour.
3. Combine: Pour the oat mixture into your prepared ramekin. Add the milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Stir with a fork until just combined and smooth.
4. Bake: Place the ramekin on a baking sheet (for easy handling) and bake for 5 minutes. The top should be set, and the center will be soft and gooey.
5. Serve: Carefully remove from the oven. For an extra treat, place a piece of chocolate on top so it melts. Let cool for 1-2 minutes before enjoying straight from the dish.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Quick Breakfast

• Texture Control: For a gooey, molten center (highly recommended!), bake in a tall, narrow ramekin for exactly 5 minutes. For a firm, cake-like texture throughout, use a wider, shallow dish and bake for 7-8 minutes.
• Make it Dairy-Free: Simply use your favorite unsweetened plant-based milk like oat, almond, or soy milk.
• Boost Protein: Replace the cocoa powder with chocolate-flavored protein powder for a more filling breakfast.
• No Blender? No Problem: If you don’t have a blender, you can use whole rolled oats. The texture will be more traditionally oatmeal-like and less cakey, but it will still be delicious.

This Chocolate Orange Baked Oats recipe proves that a healthy, delicious breakfast doesn’t require sacrifice or time. It’s a customizable, portion-perfect meal that will make you look forward to your mornings.

For more easy, single-serving breakfast ideas, try our Gingerbread Overnight Oats or our Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal. If you love chocolate for breakfast, our Red Velvet Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies are a decadent treat. We enjoy creating fast, satisfying morning meals, and the concept for this Chocolate Orange Baked Oats recipe was inspired by a similar version from Alpine Ella, which informed our own optimized method.