Description
This Brownie Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional baked oatmeal, combining the rich flavors of brownies with wholesome oats. Perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack, it features mashed bananas, cashew butter, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips baked to perfection for a moist and chocolaty treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup cashew butter
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cashew butter, unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate chocolate chips: Fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips into the batter for bursts of chocolate flavor.
- Prepare for baking: Transfer the oatmeal mixture into a greased or parchment-lined baking dish, spreading it evenly across the dish. Optionally, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra richness.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the oatmeal is set and the edges start to look firm.
- Cool and serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and allow it to cool before cutting into eight squares. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your brownie baked oatmeal!
Notes
- You can substitute cashew butter with almond butter or peanut butter if preferred.
- Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a sweeter oatmeal, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup or some honey.
- Try adding nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
