These brownie baked oats taste like chocolate brownies in the form of a cozy bowl of oatmeal. This dish is perfect for a decadent breakfast on Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any other special occasion. Or enjoy them as a nutrient-packed dessert. Give this a try if you’re looking for breakfast or brunch recipes, like these maple cinnamon overnight oats, which are another yummy option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
These oats get their chocolate flavor from a combination of cocoa powder and dark chocolate. I used natural cocoa powder, but Dutch-process or even raw cacao powder work too. You can substitute chocolate chips instead of the chopped dark chocolate if you like.
Rolled oats add a warm, nutty flavor and a chewy texture to this dish. You can use either traditional or quick cook rolled oats.
I sweetened these oats with pure maple syrup. You can substitute coconut sugar or any other sweetener you prefer, in which case add an extra quarter of a cup of milk if you’re using a dry sweetener.
Vanilla extract complements the chocolate flavor of these oats perfectly. I recommend using pure vanilla extract as opposed to artificial vanilla flavoring if possible because you can really taste the difference.
Optional Additions
For an extra layer of flavor and texture, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
How to Make Brownie Baked Oats
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Next you’ll add the milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix until combined.
Add the rolled oats and chopped dark chocolate to the mixing bowl, then use a spoon to mix well.
Transfer that mixture to an 8-inch baking, then bake for 30 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve hot or warm. I like to top these oats with some sliced strawberries before serving.
Brownie Baked Oats Recipe
Equipment
- 8-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened milk of choice
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (or substitute chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add 1 1/2 cups unsweetened milk of choice, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix until combined.
- Add 1 1/2 cups rolled oats and 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate to the mixing bowl, then use a spoon to mix well.
- Transfer that mixture to an 8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot or warm.
Notes
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
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Optional additions include 1/2 cup of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
This was easy and awesome, the whole family enjoyed and I used superfood oatmeal with chia, so I felt good about getting some nutrition in with our weekend dessert, plus the strawberries– we scored 2 of Fuhrman’s recommended daily GBombs (greens beans onion mushroom berries seeds)! Thank you Jennifer!!!!
I’m so glad you all enjoyed it! Thank you for the lovely feedback!