Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal is a flexible recipe and gets better through the week, so it’s a great recipe for meal preparation. Any leftovers should be placed in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to four days. Served chilled straight from the fridge or subtly heated up for a warm, comforting serving in the microwave/oven.
Ingredients
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder optional
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 medium very ripe bananas mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet vegan chocolate chips or a 2-ounce vegan chocolate bar finely chopped divided
- Flaky sea salt for garnish optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Set your oven to 375°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Mash the Bananas
- Add the ripe bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork well before adding the other ingredients. You want about a cup of mashed banana.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients
- To the bowl, add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, espresso powder (if using), baking powder and kosher salt. With a spatula, mix the dry ingredients until well incorporated.
- Add in the Wet Ingredients
- Add in the almond milk, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well integrated with the help of the spatula. Fold in half the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
- Assemble and Bake
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it across evenly. Dot the rest of the chocolate on top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the oatmeal is puffed, set and the edges start to pull away from the dish.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the baked oatmeal cool on the counter for 10 minutes or so. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Serve warm for a creamy consistency, or allow it to cool further for a firmer texture that can be sliced easily.