Brownie Baked Oatmeal (Easy!)
This easy Brownie Baked Oatmeal combines rich, brownie flavor with wholesome, breakfast-friendly ingredients! It's naturally sweetened and delicious topped with fresh berries, nut butter, or banana.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the wet ingredients:
- 2 cups dairy-free milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy, natural)
- 1 Tbsp. ground flax
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
For the dry ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (GF if desired)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients and whisk well to combine. (Soften the peanut butter in the microwave first if needed.)
- Then add the dry ingredients. Stir well until the cocoa powder clumps are dissolved and combined.
- Pour the mixture into an 8 x 8" baking dish. Gently stir to evenly disperse the oats, and lightly press down so they're mostly submerged in the liquid. Sprinkle more chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for about 35 minutes.* Then remove from oven and let cool for about 5-10 minutes. Serve with sliced bananas, berries, a drizzle of peanut butter, splash of milk, etc.
Notes
*Baking time: Adjust this to achieve your preferred texture. Bake 30-35 minutes for a soft, moist texture. Or 35-40 for more dry and firm.
For oil-free: Ensure your chocolate chips don't contain added oil.
Nut-free: Omit the almond extract, use a nut-free milk, and use sun butter or other seed butter in place of peanut butter.
Gluten-free: Ensure your oats are gluten-free.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 271 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Potassium: 322 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 13 g | Vitamin C: 0.01 mg | Calcium: 180 mg | Iron: 3 mg
