Description
This Chocolate Baked Oats recipe offers a decadent yet wholesome breakfast or snack option, combining quick oats with rich chocolate milk and cocoa powder. It’s a warm, comforting dish perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a nutritious start to their day or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate milk
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups quick cooking oats
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½-1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- ½-¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature once your batter is ready.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs until smooth. Then add the chocolate milk, melted butter, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir well to combine all the wet components thoroughly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the quick cooking oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and optional espresso powder. Stir all ingredients well until you have a uniform batter. Fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly throughout.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan to prevent sticking. Pour the chocolate oat batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean but may have slight moisture, which is fine as the oats will set more after baking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked oats from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Slice into portions and optionally top with flakey sea salt, additional yogurt, fresh berries, or your preferred toppings for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute chocolate milk with regular milk plus cocoa powder if preferred.
- Espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Greek yogurt can be plain or vanilla-flavored to add creaminess.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup.
- Allow baked oats to cool slightly before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze portions for longer storage.
