Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bites

A white plate of oatmeal bites surrounded by chocolate chunks.

4.97 from 76 votes

These healthy chocolate chip oatmeal bites will become a staple in your household! They are ideal for breakfast, as an "on-the-go" snack, or light dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, without spoiling your healthy eating habits

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked oatmeal, bites, breakfast, chip, chocolate, dessert, healthy meal prep, oatmeal, snack, sweet

Servings: Servings

Calories: 165kcal

Author: Nicole Kendrick

Equipment

Ingredients

3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup apple sauce
2 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoon almond butter
½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Line a muffin pan with silicone liners.
Lightly coat liners with non-stick baking spray, do not skip this step, muffins will stick if the liners are not greased.
In large bowl, whisk together milk, vanilla, chia seeds, and maple syrup. Whisk well, then allow to sit for 6-7 minutes.
In another large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt.
Add almond butter and apple sauce to wet ingredients and whisk well.
Combine wet and dry bowls together.
Gently fold in chocolate.
Scoop evenly into muffin pan with an ice cream or cookie scoop and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into muffin center comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely inside of pan to allow muffins to hold their shape.

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Notes

Serve within 2 days or freeze in a freezer safe ziploc bag. To serve after freezing, simply just wrap in a slightly moist paper towel, and microwave for 1-2 minutes, checking every 30 seconds.

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