Whole grain Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bread that tastes like a party but is made with better-for-you ingredients! Cottage cheese gives it a boost of protein.
This sweet and steamy moist chocolate chip oatmeal bread is here for all my fellow sweet tooth owners who love to add nutrition into every bite.
Made with oats instead of white flour, pure maple syrup instead of sugar, and an infusion of protein-rich cottage cheese, you’re looking at a hearty snack that satisfies that sweet craving with better-for-you ingredients.
For a grain-free version, make my Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Bread!
Let’s discuss the simple ingredients for this chocolate chip quick bread! You can find the full list of ingredients at any grocery store.
Ingredients for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bread:
Quick Oats or Oat Flour: Taking the place of all-purpose flour, we use rolled oats, old-fashioned oats, quick oats, or oat flour for some complex carbohydrate action.
Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free chocolate chip bread. I use gluten-free sprouted oats.
Eggs: Helps the batter rise to a fluffy texture.
Cottage Cheese: Brings moisture and protein to this healthy chocolate chip bread!
Pure Maple Syrup: The sweetener here!
Avocado Oil: A boost of fat brings a moist crumb and richness.
Pure Vanilla Extract: Adds warm flavor.
Ground Cinnamon: A lovely complement to chocolate, I love the addition of cinnamon. It’s entirely optional, though!
Baking Powder: The leavening agent to help the batter rise.
Sea Salt: Big flavor enhancer.
Recipe Customizations:
- Swap the cottage cheese for Greek yogurt or sour cream if you’d like.
- For sweeter bread, add 1 to 3 tablespoons of brown sugar or coconut sugar.
- Use coconut oil, olive oil, or melted butter instead of avocado oil.
Now that we’ve covered the basic ingredients for this cinnamon quick bread recipe, let’s bake it!
How to Make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bread:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
Transfer the oats to a high speed blender and blend for 1 minute, or until a flour forms. Add the baking powder, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to the blender and blend for another few seconds to combine all of the dry ingredients.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, pure maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla extract (wet ingredients).
Pour the dry ingredients into the large mixing bowl with the wet mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
If you’re able, toss the chocolate chips in 1 teaspoon of gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular all purpose flour prior to adding them to the batter. This prevents them from sinking during the baking process.
Transfer the quick bread batter to the prepared loaf pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the bread is baked through. Insert a digital thermometer into the center of the loaf to check its internal temperature. If it is 190 degrees F or higher, it is ready!
Allow the bread to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
I like warming up a thick slice with a pat of butter for the ultimate afternoon snack.
Storage Options:
- Room Temperature: Cover the bread pan with plastic wrap and store on the counter for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Cut the remaining loaf into individual slices and transfer to a large zip lock bag or freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
The next time you’re craving a cozy slice of a sweet treat, whip up this wholesome chocolate chip bread! If you’re a fan of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, I have a feeling you’re going to adore this easy recipe!
If you love baking homemade bread recipes like this, also try some of my other favorites.
More Healthy Quick Bread Recipes:
- Healthy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Bread
- Peanut Butter Banana Bread
- Yogurt Zucchini Bread
- Almond Flour Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- Cinnamon Swirl Apple Oat Bread
Enjoy a hearty slice of this wholesome oatmeal chocolate chip quick bread!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats or rolled oats *
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon optional
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Transfer the oats to a high-powered blender and blend for 1 minute, or until a flour forms. Add the baking powder, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to the blender and blend for another few seconds to combine all of the dry ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, pure maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla extract (wet ingredients).
- Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the quick bread batter to the prepared loaf pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the bread is baked through. Insert a digital thermometer into the center of the bread to check its internal temperature. If it is 190 degrees F or higher, it is ready!
- Allow the bread to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
- I like warming up a thick slice with a pat of butter for the ultimate afternoon snack.
Could this be made in a pan, like an 8X8 pan, instead of a loaf pan?
Hi! Can I leave the oats whole?