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Brownie Baked Oats
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Brownie Baked Oats are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines the rich flavor of brownies with the wholesome texture of oats. This easy-to-make dish offers a chocolatey treat packed with fiber and protein, perfect for a quick breakfast or a cozy weekend indulgence. With customizable add-ins and simple pantry ingredients, it’s suitable for various dietary needs including vegan and gluten-free options.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative (e.g., almond milk, oat milk)
- 1/4 cup sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or sugar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Optional Add-ins
- Nuts (chopped walnuts, pecans) as desired
- Berries (raspberries, chopped strawberries) as desired
- Shredded coconut as desired
- 1 ripe mashed banana (for added moisture and sweetness)
- Protein powder (1 scoop) or nut butter (1 tablespoon) for protein boost
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed to ensure balanced flavor and even rising.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth. This liquid mixture blends all flavors and creates the perfect texture.
- Combine and Stir In Chocolate Chips: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips last so they melt beautifully but don’t completely dissolve.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oats to cool slightly before cutting into portions. This helps it firm up, making serving easier and more enjoyable.
Notes
- Use ripe banana to add natural sweetness and moisture while enhancing flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture; stir just until combined.
- Check baking time starting at 18 minutes to keep the baked oats moist and tender.
- Customize sweetness by adjusting the amount of sweetener, especially if adding sweet mix-ins.
- Let the baked oats rest before serving to improve texture and flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg