Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Recipe – A rich, fiber-packed, and protein-filled baked oatmeal that satisfies chocolate cravings while keeping things light and wholesome. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Simple, whole ingredients.
• Naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup.
• Chocolatey, fiber-rich, and satisfying.
• Easy to meal prep for the week.
• Completely customizable!

What You’ll Need:

• Ripe bananas
• Eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan version)
• Liquid sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
• Vanilla extract
• Cocoa powder
• Baking powder (optional)
• Rolled oats
• Non-dairy or regular milk
• Semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate chunks
• Berries for garnishing

How to make: (Summary )

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mash bananas in a bowl, then whisk in eggs.
3. Stir in vanilla extract, maple syrup, cocoa powder, salt, oats, and baking powder.
4. Mix in the milk, then fold in most of the chocolate.
5. Pour into the prepared dish, sprinkle with remaining chocolate.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm or cold!

Recipe Tips:

• The mixture should be moist but not too dry.
• Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
• Don’t overbake to keep it soft and fudgy.
• Swap eggs for flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg) to make it egg-free.
• Add nuts like pecans or walnuts for crunch.
• Toss in fresh or frozen berries for extra flavor.
• Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free dessert.

Storage:

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days.
• Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• Freeze individual portions for a quick grab-and-go meal.

More Recipes You’ll Love:

• Chocolate Oat Bran Dessert
• Banana And Oatmeal Cookies
• Easy Overnight Oats

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Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Recipe

A rich, fiber-packed, and protein-filled baked oatmeal that satisfies chocolate cravings while keeping things light and wholesome. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a healthy snack!

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 large ripe bananas
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 1/4 cup maple syrup, adjust to taste
• ▢ 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ Pinch of salt
• ▢ 2 cups rolled oats
• ▢ 1 tsp baking powder
• ▢ 2/3 cup milk, non-dairy works too
• ▢ 1/2 cup chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate, reserve some for topping

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
• Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and whisk until combined.
• Stir in vanilla extract and maple syrup.
• Add cocoa powder, salt, oats, and baking powder. Mix well.
• Pour in the milk and stir to incorporate.
  
• Fold in most of the chopped chocolate, saving some for the top.
  
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate on top.
  
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm or cold!
  

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 28mg, Potassium: 380mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 117IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: European

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