My new favorite breakfast, baked oatmeal, offers so many possibilities when it comes to flavor combinations. This s’mores baked oatmeal is sure to please, whether it be for breakfast, or for a sweet treat later on in the day. I top chocolate-baked oats with mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs for the ultimate s’mores experience.
What does baked oatmeal taste like?
My best description of baked oatmeal is that it’s like a dense, moist cake. It is my solution to batch-prepping oatmeal. In other words, let’s skip the instant oatmeal packs, and let’s not worry about having to stir and cook oats on the stove top. Just combine your oats together with your liquid and flavors, and bake them all together. If you think you don’t like oatmeal, I still recommend you trying baked oats. It’s not your typical, clumpy oatmeal (if that’s the part you aren’t crazy about). It’s easily cut like a cake, and can be eaten alone as a snack, or paired with yogurt and fruit for a filling breakfast. Since my baked oatmeal doesn’t contain any eggs, it’s really quite easy to prepare and bake. You can bake it for as long as you’d like, to get whatever texture you are aiming for. You don’t have to worry about under or over-cooking anything. And since this recipe doesn’t contain eggs or dairy, it’s completely vegan and dairy free. It can also be gluten-free, if you use certified gluten-free oats.
What you’ll need to make s’mores baked oatmeal
Here’s the ingredient list for this recipe:
- bananas
- unsweetened (or no sugar added) applesauce
- vanilla extract
- light brown sugar
- baking powder
- cocoa powder
- kosher salt
- unsweetened almond milk (or cashew milk, skim milk, milk of choice)
- old fashioned oats
- mini marshmallows
- mini chocolate chips
- graham cracker crumbs
Frequently asked questions, re: substitutions
What if I don’t want to use bananas? If you don’ like the taste of bananas (or you are allergic to bananas) you can use substitutes here. If you don’t want to use bananas because you do not enjoy the flavor, I suggest still using them here. You do not taste the banana at all; they serve as a sweetening agent for the dish only. If you are allergic to bananas or are unable to eat them, you can add more applesauce in place. To replace two medium-sized bananas, I recommend using an extra 1 cup of applesauce in this recipe. I do not recommend using canned pumpkin. It is not sweet enough to replace the sweetness the banana offers here. Can I use sugar free chocolate chips? You absolutely can use whatever chocolate chips you want here. I used regular, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and that’s how I calculated the nutritional information. However, you can use sugar free chips (or Lily’s chips), and use more of them for the same calories and points as regular chips. You really can’t have too many chocolate chips in this recipe! Can I use sugar replacements in this recipe? You can make any other substitutions in this recipe. I have not tried them myself, so I can not attest to the flavor result or my recommendations for the amount to use. As always, I do recommend using the real thing here, unless you can’t for medical reasons. I enjoy the flavor of the real brown sugar and other ingredients, and I feel it truly makes a difference in the overall taste of this recipe. The calories and points are still reasonable while using real sugar, so I feel it’s a win-win for everyone here.
How to make s’mores baked oatmeal
Just like all of my other baked oatmeal recipes, start off by preheating the oven to 375F. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth; then add the applesauce, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Pour in the milk, and then fold the oats in. Spray your baking dish (I use this one) with cooking spray, and then pour the oat mixture in. Next, top the oats with the chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs evenly across the top. Press the marshmallows slightly into the top so that they are submerged in the oats a bit. Bake for 35 minutes or until the top of the marshmallows are golden.
How to serve and store baked oatmeal
This recipe makes four generous servings (but can be divided into more, if you prefer). To store this, I keep it in the baking dish, covered in the fridge. It will stay good for about a week in the fridge (if it doesn’t get devoured before then!) To serve this baked oatmeal, I reheat it quickly in the microwave for about a minute, and then I serve it alongside a scoop of plain non-fat Greek yogurt with a sprinkle of cocoa powder, and some sliced banana. This is the perfect, filling combination of flavors for breakfast or for a sweet treat.
S'mores Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
- baking dish, casserole dish, pie plate
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, overripe
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or cashew milk, or skim
- 1.5 cups old fashioned oats
Topping
- 1/2 oz mini marshmallows
- 1/3 oz mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Spray a small baking dish or casserole with cooking spray. I used an 8.5" x 11" 2.5qt casserole dish for this.
- Add the bananas to the bottom of a mixing bowl, and mash them with a fork.
- Add the applesauce, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract, and stir to combine.
- Add the milk. Whisk together.
- Add the oats. Fold in.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the topping ingredients on top of the oats, press the marshmallows into the oats slightly.
- Bake at 375 for 35 minutes.
Notes
- 6 points
Nutrition
Check out my other baked oatmeal recipes: Lemon Almond Baked Oatmeal Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Maple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Dawn says
Amazing! Girl, you are a lifesaver! Not sure I would be successful staying on track without all of your fabulous recipes.
Debbie Kupperbusch says
Thank you for this recipe! Amazing. Please tell me your getting ready to release a cookbook!!! I’m first in line!
Stefanie Ferraro says
I just made this and WOW! My kids will definitely like this as breakfast and it’s so much better than sugary cereal! Thanks!
Kim says
Wow! This is delicious!! It’s decadent without the guilt. Thanks for creating such a fantastic recipe Steph. This will be a “make again” x 1000!
Juliette Willson says
OMG is what I have to say about this recipe. By far the best baked oatmeal. So so delicious!!
Stacey B says
OMG this is so yummy & so filling—love it & will make again. I only used 1 Tbsp brown sugar& Lilly’s dark chips—def sweet enough as my bananas were quite ripe. I took out of over around 32 min & probably could of baked it a bit more but still wonderful soft & real moist. Thank you for the recipe—first one I tried since discovering you a month ago—can’t wait to try others!
Brittany says
So sweet and delicious, and it was so simple to make. It really does work for breakfast or dessert. This is another great addition to the oatmeal recipes.
Katie says
I thought the lemon almond baked oatmeal was my favorite until I tried this one!! It’s delicious!!
Zoya says
Wow this is soooooo good! Thank you!
Rebecca says
A perfect dessert!
Jenna says
Heavenly! My favourite baked oatmeal so far!
Antonia says
Just made it this for breakfast tomorrow and for the rest of the week. Looks and smells amazing. Can’t wait for breakfast tomorrow. Loving the oatmeal bakes just as must as the pancake bakes.
Ruth says
Delicious! Even my chocoholic husband approves!
Shan says
So easy and tasty!!
Hope Thomley-Bell says
So good, my son also loved it!
Miranda says
I made this Sunday. It is delicious 😋 the kids love it also. Great for breakfast or evening sweet treat.. Thank you 😊
Christina DiVirgilio says
Why have I waited so long to try your oatmeal bakes! Game changer! Can’t wait to see if my kids eat it!!!!
Rachel says
I love this oatmeal bake! It is so filling and the flavor is perfect, not too sweet! I loved that I was able to prep it for my breakfast for the week!
I love all of your recipes!
Wendy Lawton says
First time ever having baked oatmeal!! It was so good and so filling. I love that there’s no fake ingredients in all of the recipes too!
Audreu says
This is amazing! I made it this morning and I can not stop eating it! Thank you for another delicious oatmeal bake Steph!!
Melissa says
So delicious! I made last night and there is a tiny piece left now! Love your baked oatmeal recipes. Keep them coming!
Ali says
I try to make this for my breakfast meal prep but it’s so good my whole family eats it and I can’t keep it in the house for more than a day! Love it! Thanks for sharing all of these recipes!
Jade says
OMG!! This oatmeal bake is amazing!
Lynn says
Wonderful recipe. Very filling. I baked it 10 minutes longer.
Debbie says
My dinner and breakfast prep over the weekend were your recipes! This oatmeal bake was another homerun! Thanks for being so creative Steph!
Jennifer says
Amazing! It’s like dessert for breakfast. My picky husband loved it and asked me to make more. Thanks for the great recipe!
Annie says
Delicious! Perfect for breakfast, a filling snack, or dessert!
Kath says
I made this for the first time today – WOW. Hard to believe this is within my points budget. I had to guess a little bit about the toppings since I don’t have a food scale. I was able to approximate the marshmallows by the picture but ended up going with ~2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips based on a weight to volume calculator online (not sure if that was right though).
Lauren says
This was SO good and it didn’t even last a day in our house… I will definitely be making more this afternoon! It was approved by 2 picky eaters and the youngest even asked “is this breakfast or dessert?” Thank you!!
Lindsay says
I made this for breakfast prep. My 8 and 6 year old came home and ate it for their afternoon snack! I say that’s a win! My 6 year old doesn’t eat any fruit, but she didn’t mind the mashed bananas!!
Stephanie G says
This is so good! Is it breakfast? Is it dessert? A snack? It is all of the above! Perfect fix for satisfying my sweet tooth while also staying on track. I will make this again and again!
Jolie Brown says
I have a question. The recipe calls for 1/2 tsp of baking powder. It doesn’t tell you when to put the baking powder in. When I got finished I had the baking powder left. I assume it was suppose to go in with all the ingredients prior to folding in the milk and oats. I hope it doesn’t affect the recipe when I take it out of the oven. I don’t think it will. I follow your recipes step by step that’s how I missed putting the baking powder in.
Steph says
hi, it’s listed in step 4
Jolie Brown says
This is definitely my new favorite oatmeal bake. 5 stars without a doubt. The question I asked earlier I see now is in step 4. I was going by the “How to make s’mores oatmeal bake” in the description instead of instructions. I will go by the instructions next time. Thanks so much for the reply. You’re fabulous and so are your recipes.
Audrey Jimenez says
This is by far my favorite oatmeal bake! It is so simple to make and delicious. My kids love it and always request it! Thank you for another amazing recipe Steph!
Lindsay says
I love all your recipes! This was amazing and I looked forward to my breakfast everyday this week. Thank you!
Patty says
This weeks breakfast prep! Thanks!
Deirdre says
SO, so delicious & easy to make!
Julia Fradkin says
Loving all of the oatmeal bake recipes!! Totally hooked.
Victoria says
I loved this! I have tried the original, carrot cake, chocolate, and this baked oatmeal and this one is my favorite so far! I can’t wait to try the peach and then the strawberries and cream! Love this easy healthy breakfast meal prep recipe 🙂
Nicole says
I have tried almost all the varieties of the baked oatmeal that are posted but the s’mores is my all time favorite! It’s quick and easy to make and I love it for meal prep. One serving of this warmed up with yogurt on the side and I am full for hours!
Christina says
Amazing taste! Can’t wait to devour it for breakfast this week. I just tried a bite after cooking and it’s so good
Kathryn says
This is amazing !!! Just sweet enough!
Debra says
Love this!!!
Lisa says
Another great oatmeal bake recipe!