Double Chocolate Baked Oats

These Double Chocolate Baked Oats are a delicious, easy-to-make, and healthy breakfast option! They require just a handful of ingredients and result in fudgy chocolate oats with a delightful melty chocolate twist.

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Starting your day with a wholesome and nourishing breakfast is the optimal approach to rise and shine in the morning. As I've been exploring meal prep breakfast options, this recipe proves to be an excellent fit for that purpose!

For more breakfast recipes, check out Tiramisu Oatmeal!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

1. Easy to Make: This chocolate baked oats recipe is easy to make, with only 8 ingredients and suitable for anyone with any level of cooking.
2. Decadent chocolate flavor: If you're a chocolate lover, this recipe is a dream come true. The addition of cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips creates a rich and indulgent chocolate taste that will satisfy your cravings.
3. Meal prep-friendly: This recipe is ideal for meal prep. You can easily prepare a batch in advance, portion it into individual servings, and refrigerate or freeze them. This way, you'll have a convenient and ready-to-eat breakfast option throughout the week.
4. Versatile and customizable: While the recipe offers a fantastic chocolate flavor, it can also be personalized to your liking. You can add your favorite toppings such as strawberries, nuts, or coconut flakes to enhance the taste and texture according to your preferences.

Ingredients

To make the Double Chocolate Baked Oats, you'll need:

• Rolled oats: Provide texture and fiber to the recipe.
• Chia seeds: Add a nutritional boost with omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, and help bind the ingredients together.
• Cocoa powder: Adds a rich chocolate flavor to the dish.
• Baking powder: Acts as a leavening agent, helping the mixture rise and become fluffy.
• Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the recipe.
• Soy milk: Serves as a dairy-free liquid base, providing moisture and creaminess.
• Vegan yogurt: Adds tanginess and creaminess to the recipe.
• Dark chocolate chips: Provide bursts of chocolate flavor and texture.

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Instructions

1. Add all ingredients (minus dark chocolate chips) to an oven-safe container, top with the chocolate chips and bake for 25 minutes at 180C (350F). 
2. Enjoy with fresh strawberries and more vegan yogurt.

Variations

Below are some variations of this recipe:

1. Mixed Berry Bliss: Add a mix of fresh or frozen berries such as blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries to the oat mixture before baking. The burst of fruity flavors adds a refreshing twist to the recipe.
2. Apple Cinnamon Delight: Mix in diced apples and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon into the oats before baking. The combination of sweet apples and warm cinnamon creates a cozy and comforting flavor profile.
3. Nutty Crunch: Incorporate your favorite nuts or seeds into the oat mixture, such as chopped almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds. The added crunch and nutty flavors provide a delightful texture contrast.
4. Peanut Butter Banana Bliss: Swirl in some creamy peanut butter into the oat mixture and add sliced bananas on top before baking. This combination offers a delicious blend of flavors, with the richness of peanut butter and the natural sweetness of bananas.
5. Chocolate Coconut: Mix in shredded coconut and a handful of chocolate chips into the oats before baking. The combination of chocolate and coconut creates a tropical and indulgent twist.

Substitutions

• Gluten-free: All the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be present in oats due to cross-contamination during processing. If you require strictly gluten-free oats, it's recommended to look for certified gluten-free oats specifically labeled as such.

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