Chocolate Baked Oats

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These super simple, brownie-inspired chocolate baked oats are so rich and fudgy but are still full of protein, fiber and fuel to start your day. A one-bowl breakfast recipe filled with hearty oats that requires less than 10 minutes of prep. Top with a big dollop of Greek yogurt for extra protein, break pieces over a bowl of yogurt, or take a slice on the go--this is the breakfast that tastes like dessert but is so much more!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Lorie Yarro

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups chocolate milk
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp melted butter
⅓ cup Greek yogurt plain or a vanilla yogurt work best
1/2 tsp salt
¼ cup maple syrup
½-1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
½-¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk the eggs in the bottom of the bowl and then add in the other ingredients except the chocolate chips. Stir well to combine. Add and stir in the chocolate chips.
Pour chocolate oat mixture into a greased 8x8inch baking pan. Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until the top and edges are set and a toothpick comes out of the center mostly clean, a little moisture is ok as they will cook a bit more after coming out of the oven.
Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt or top with yogurt and berries, etc.

Notes

Storage: These baked oats will be the most fudgy freshly baked. The chocolate chips will be nice and melty and the oats have the most moisture. Eat up then for sure, but also you can store leftovers at room temperature for about 3 days in an airtight container. You can refrigerate for about 5 days, but this can dry them out a bit more. You can also freeze baked oatmeal once it's completely cooled in a freezer-safe container. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm up in the microwave for about 15-30 seconds before serving.

It's better to err on the slightly under-baked side when making these chocolate oats. There may still be some extra moisture in the center, but it continues to cook a bit after being removed from the oven and all of that moisture should soak up as the oats set while cooling.

The amount of chocolate chips is merely a suggestion. Feel free to add more especially if this is more of a snack or treat for you versus breakfast.

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