Description
This healthy baked brownie oatmeal combines the indulgence of a chocolatey brownie with the wholesome goodness of oatmeal. It’s a delicious and nutritious treat that can be enjoyed as breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2 large eggs
1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is combined.
- If you like, fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing it into squares and serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, use flax eggs and plant-based milk.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free with certified gluten-free oats.
Feel free to swap the sweetener to honey, agave, or any of your choice.
The baked oatmeal can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg