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Chocolate Oat Muffins That Feel Like a Treat<\/span><\/h2>\nWith teens comes snacking\u2026 and sometimes you just need something that feels a little more like a treat.<\/span><\/p>\nThese chocolate oat muffins have quietly found their place in our rotation, maybe not as an everyday muffin, but as one of those \u201ca little extra\u201d options that make you smile. They came from trying variations to some of my other oat muffins!<\/span><\/p>\nThey\u2019re rich and chocolatey without being over-the-top. And while they lean more into dessert territory than some of the other muffins I\u2019ve made, they\u2019re still made with simple ingredients that hold everyone over.<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83c\udf6b Why These Muffins Work So Well<\/span><\/h3>\nThese hit a slightly different because they feel like a dessert\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chocolate-forward without being overly sweet<\/span><\/li>\n
- Soft and moist with a rich texture<\/span><\/li>\n
- Still made with oats for a little substance<\/span><\/li>\n
- Easy to make in one bowl<\/span><\/li>\n
- Freezer-friendly and snack-ready<\/span><\/li>\n
- Feel like a treat, but not a sugar overload<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
They\u2019re not trying to be \u201chealthy chocolate muffins\u201d\u2026 and they\u2019re not cupcakes either. They land somewhere in the middle, which is exactly why they work.<\/span><\/p>\nA Note About Sweetness<\/span><\/h3>\nThese are sweeter than my other oatmeal based muffins, as expected, but they\u2019re not the kind of muffins that leave you feeling like you just ate sugar and frosting.<\/span><\/p>\nThe sweetness is balanced with cocoa and simple ingredients, so they feel more like a homemade treat than something from a package.<\/span><\/p>\nIngredients You\u2019ll Need<\/span><\/h3>\nI\u2019ll include the full printable recipe below, but here\u2019s the general ingredient lineup.<\/span><\/p>\nYou\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Oats (regular or high-protein)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Cocoa powder<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ripe bananas (for moisture and subtle sweetness)<\/span><\/li>\n
- yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n
- Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n
- Milk<\/span><\/li>\n
- Maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n
- Chocolate chips (optional, but recommended)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n
- Baking powder and baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pinch of salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Simple pantry ingredients, nothing complicated.<\/span><\/p>\nHow These Come Together (Print the Recipe Below)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Mix the wet ingredients<\/span><\/li>\n
- Stir in oats, cocoa, and leavening<\/span><\/li>\n
- Let the batter rest briefly (this helps the oats soften)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fold in chocolate chips if using more chocolate<\/span><\/li>\n
- Scoop, add a few chocolate chips on top, and bake until set<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
They come out soft, rich, and just sweet enough.<\/span><\/p>\nAdd-Ins + Variations<\/span><\/h3>\nYou can keep these simple or tweak them depending on what you want.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Add peanut butter chips or swirl in peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n
- Mix in chopped walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n
- Add a sprinkle of coarse salt on top before baking<\/span><\/li>\n
- Skip chocolate chips for a more subtle version<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2b50 Optional: A More Filling Version \u2b50<\/span><\/h3>\nThese chocolate oat muffins already have about 7g of protein per muffin (I use high protein oats already) but with some adjustments they could be higher protein. I plan on trying for a high protein recipe as I did in my<\/span> Triple Apple Oat muffin<\/a> recipe. Once I have it\u2026 I will add it here!<\/span><\/p>\nStorage & Reheating<\/span><\/h3>\nThese store well\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Room temp: 2\u20133 days<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fridge: 5\u20136 days<\/span><\/li>\n
- Freezer: 2\u20133 months<\/span><\/li>\n
- Reheat: warm slightly or let come to room temp<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
They\u2019re especially good warm, the chocolate softens just enough, but I love them room temperature too!<\/span><\/p>\nQuick Picks: What I Use<\/span><\/h2>\nThese are the exact items I keep on hand when I make these:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- My favorite gluten free oats<\/strong> \u2192<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- My favorite high-protein oats<\/strong> \u2192<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Parchment muffin liners<\/strong> (no sticking) \u2192<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Stainless steel muffin tin<\/strong> \u2192<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Cocoa powder<\/strong> \u2192<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Aluminum free baking powder<\/strong> \u2192 here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
- Snack containers<\/strong> \u2192<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2764\ufe0f Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\nThese chocolate oat muffins are the \u201ctreat\u201d version of this little muffin series. They\u2019re not something we make every week\u2026 but when we do, they disappear fast.<\/span><\/p>\nThey\u2019re rich without being too much, simple to make, and just different enough to break up the usual routine.<\/span><\/p>\nIf you like these, you\u2019ll probably also enjoy the<\/span> Blueberry Oat Muffins<\/strong><\/a> and<\/span> Triple Apple Oat Muffins<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 they all follow the same simple base with different flavors.<\/span><\/p>\nHope you love these chocolate oat muffins as much as we do! If you make these muffins\u2026 I\u2019d love to hear about them! Comment below or head over to <\/span>Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0share your pics, and tag me @bemandfam\u2026 I\u2019d love to see them!<\/span><\/p>\n
These chocolate oat muffins have quietly found their place in our rotation, maybe not as an everyday muffin, but as one of those \u201ca little extra\u201d options that make you smile. They came from trying variations to some of my other oat muffins!<\/span><\/p>\n They\u2019re rich and chocolatey without being over-the-top. And while they lean more into dessert territory than some of the other muffins I\u2019ve made, they\u2019re still made with simple ingredients that hold everyone over.<\/span><\/p>\n These hit a slightly different because they feel like a dessert\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n They\u2019re not trying to be \u201chealthy chocolate muffins\u201d\u2026 and they\u2019re not cupcakes either. They land somewhere in the middle, which is exactly why they work.<\/span><\/p>\n These are sweeter than my other oatmeal based muffins, as expected, but they\u2019re not the kind of muffins that leave you feeling like you just ate sugar and frosting.<\/span><\/p>\n The sweetness is balanced with cocoa and simple ingredients, so they feel more like a homemade treat than something from a package.<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ll include the full printable recipe below, but here\u2019s the general ingredient lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Simple pantry ingredients, nothing complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n They come out soft, rich, and just sweet enough.<\/span><\/p>\n You can keep these simple or tweak them depending on what you want.<\/span><\/p>\n These chocolate oat muffins already have about 7g of protein per muffin (I use high protein oats already) but with some adjustments they could be higher protein. I plan on trying for a high protein recipe as I did in my<\/span> Triple Apple Oat muffin<\/a> recipe. Once I have it\u2026 I will add it here!<\/span><\/p>\n These store well\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n They\u2019re especially good warm, the chocolate softens just enough, but I love them room temperature too!<\/span><\/p>\n These are the exact items I keep on hand when I make these:<\/span><\/p>\n These chocolate oat muffins are the \u201ctreat\u201d version of this little muffin series. They\u2019re not something we make every week\u2026 but when we do, they disappear fast.<\/span><\/p>\n They\u2019re rich without being too much, simple to make, and just different enough to break up the usual routine.<\/span><\/p>\n If you like these, you\u2019ll probably also enjoy the<\/span> Blueberry Oat Muffins<\/strong><\/a> and<\/span> Triple Apple Oat Muffins<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 they all follow the same simple base with different flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n Hope you love these chocolate oat muffins as much as we do! If you make these muffins\u2026 I\u2019d love to hear about them! Comment below or head over to <\/span>Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0share your pics, and tag me @bemandfam\u2026 I\u2019d love to see them!<\/span><\/p>\n\ud83c\udf6b Why These Muffins Work So Well<\/span><\/h3>\n
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A Note About Sweetness<\/span><\/h3>\n
Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/span><\/h3>\n
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How These Come Together (Print the Recipe Below)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Add-Ins + Variations<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2b50 Optional: A More Filling Version \u2b50<\/span><\/h3>\n
Storage & Reheating<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Quick Picks: What I Use<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\u2764\ufe0f Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n
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