Healthy Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Make it a great morning with this chocolate baked oatmeal recipe! This high protein, veggie-filled, and super nourishing blended baked oats is such a treat, and a must to make ahead for easy mornings! When you blend the oats, it takes an average chocolate-baked oatmeal into a breakfast treat – like chocolate cake! Just know, it’s secretly so good for you!
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a small oven safe dish lightly with avocado oil or coconut oil, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Into a blender or a food processor add the zucchini, banana, almond milk, oats, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend on high for 20-30 seconds, or until everything is smooth and combined.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and top with the chocolate chunks.
- Bake for 27-30 mins until the center of the baked oats is set. Remove and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy as is, or top with a little almond butter or cashew butter for a delicious breakfast.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal, Carbohydrates: 63g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 384mg, Potassium: 831mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 216IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 401mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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