Are chocolate baked oats healthy?

I am not a dietician or nutritionist, but yes! In my opinion, baked oats are a great breakfast option. They are made with all simple, healthy, and wholesome ingredients. Plus when you add fresh fruit and peanut butter as toppings you have a breakfast full of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats. It's filling, satisfying, and delicious!

What baking dish should I use?

You can use any small baking dish or oven safe bowl for this recipe. I use and love these ramekins . They're super cute and can be used for tons of other things too!

Can I use quick oats?

Yes! Quick oats should work in this recipe.

Do I have to blend the ingredients?

No, you do not have to blend the ingredients. If you prefer the more traditional texture of oatmeal just combine all of the ingredients in a bowl rather than blending them. Then bake for the same instructed time, at the same instructed temperature.

How to best store this recipe?

You can store this recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for 3-5 days! To reheat simply pop in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Healthy Cocoa Baked Oats (Single Serve)

Description

Cocoa Baked Oats are an easy, healthy, and delicious single serve breakfast recipe! Made with old fashioned oats, almond milk, pure maple syrup, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips … this double chocolate blended oatmeal has a cake-like texture and rich taste. Top with peanut butter and fresh fruit for the perfect breakfast, snack, or even dessert!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup almond milk
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp chocolate chips
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Set the oven to 400 degrees.
Add the old fashioned oats, almond milk, cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the blended oat mixture to a greased ramekin dish and spread evenly.
Top with chocolate chips.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy! I like fresh fruit, peanut butter, and honey.

Notes

Tips:

Don’t over-blend the oats! I recommend blending the ingredients until just combined. This will leave your chocolate-baked oats lighter and fluffier. Over-blending will result in denser oats.
Grease the ramekin or baking dish with cooking spray. This makes clean up so much easier.
Add as many chocolate chips as you’d like. Because we all know … the more chocolate, the better!
Serve with a splash of milk or cream. I like to add a bit of extra moisture on top!

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