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Dark Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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This Dark Chocolate Baked Oatmeal combines wholesome oats, ripe bananas, and rich cocoa powder into a warm, comforting breakfast bake. Naturally sweetened with bananas and a touch of cane sugar, it offers a delicious, fiber-packed meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 overripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tbsp cane sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk (or almond milk or skim milk)
  • 1.5 cups old fashioned oats

Topping

  • 1/4 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the mixture.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly spray an 8.5" x 11" (2.5 quart) casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas thoroughly using a fork until smooth.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add applesauce, 2 tablespoons cane sugar, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, baking powder, kosher salt, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir everything together until well combined.
  5. Add Milk and Whisk: Pour in the cashew milk (or your choice of almond or skim milk) and whisk the mixture to blend all ingredients smoothly.
  6. Incorporate Oats: Fold in the old fashioned oats carefully, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter without overmixing.
  7. Transfer to Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top.
  8. Prepare and Add Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon sugar. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the oatmeal mixture.
  9. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes until the top is set and the oatmeal is cooked through.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
  • You can substitute cashew milk with almond or skim milk based on your preference.
  • Ensure oats are old fashioned, not instant, for better texture in baking.
  • Adjust sugar quantity if you prefer less sweetness.
  • This baked oatmeal is best served warm but can be refrigerated and reheated.

Find it online: https://simpleplatter.com/dark-chocolate-baked-oatmeal-recipe/