Description
This delicious Brownie Baked Oatmeal combines the comforting flavors of brownies with the wholesome goodness of oats, making it a perfect nutritious breakfast or snack option. Made with bananas, cashew butter, and cocoa powder, this baked oatmeal is naturally sweetened and packed with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying start to your day.
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 Oven: Set the 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 incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1/4 cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the oatmeal batter for added richness.
- Prepare and Bake: Transfer the oatmeal mixture into a prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Cut into 8 squares and serve.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and enhanced flavor.
- Cashew butter can be substituted with almond or peanut butter if preferred.
- For a dairy option, regular milk can replace almond milk.
- Adding extra chocolate chips on top before baking creates a gooey chocolate crust.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
