Description

This Brownie Baked Oatmeal combines the rich, chocolatey flavor of brownies with the wholesome goodness of oats, bananas, and nuts. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, this recipe uses simple ingredients like mashed bananas, cashew butter, and almond milk to create a deliciously moist and fudgy baked oatmeal that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt.

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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready when your mixture is prepared.
Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed bananas, cashew butter, unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
Add dry ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
Mix in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the oatmeal batter.
Prepare the baking dish: Transfer the oatmeal mixture to a greased or parchment-lined baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Optionally, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for an extra chocolatey finish.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares. Serve warm and enjoy your brownie baked oatmeal!

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
For a nut-free version, substitute cashew butter with sunflower seed butter.
Feel free to swap maple syrup for honey if preferred.
Adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans adds extra texture and nutrition.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg