Description
Indulge in a guilt-free chocolate delight with these delicious Chocolate Baked Oats. Made with wholesome ingredients, these oat squares are perfect for breakfast or as a healthy dessert option.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare dry ingredients: Pulse rolled oats in a blender until coarse, then mix with cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Combine ingredients: Mix wet ingredients into dry until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread batter in the dish and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with melted peanut butter or top with fresh berries.
- To make it vegan, use flax eggs, plant-based milk, and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
