Description
This Brownie Baked Oatmeal recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and bananas into a nutritious, comforting breakfast. With cashew butter and maple syrup adding natural sweetness and creaminess, this warm baked oatmeal is perfect for a wholesome start to your day or a satisfying snack.
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 your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the oatmeal.
- 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 evenly blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir everything together until just combined.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1/4 cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter to add bursts of chocolate flavor.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the oatmeal mixture into a greased or parchment-lined baking dish. Spread the mixture evenly. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for garnish and added chocolate.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the oatmeal is set and edges start to pull away from the dish.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve warm. Enjoy your healthy and delicious brownie baked oatmeal!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute cashew butter with sunflower seed butter or additional mashed bananas.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
- To make it vegan, ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of almond milk for moisture.
- Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
