Summer Fudgy Chocolate Protein Baked Oats ☀️🍫
A delicious and healthy way to start your day, or a guilt-free dessert! These fudgy chocolate baked oats are packed with protein and perfect for meal prep.
Equipment
- High-Speed Blender
- 8x8-inch baking dish
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats (blend half into oat flour, leave half whole)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rich chocolate flavor)
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (your favorite brand!)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or your preferred natural sweetener)
Add-ins
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (plus a few extra for topping!)
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
- 2. Make Oat Flour: Take half of your rolled oats and pulse them in a high-speed blender until they become a fine flour. Keep the other half of the oats whole for a lovely texture.
- 3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, whole rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and protein powder. Mix until everything is well distributed.
- 4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, eggs, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup until smooth.
- 5. Combine Wet & Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until everything is just combined and there are no dry spots. Be careful not to overmix!
- 6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in most of your dark chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top later.
- 7. Pour & Top: Transfer the oat batter evenly into your prepared baking dish. Smooth out the top and sprinkle with your reserved chocolate chips.
- 8. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 28-33 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center feels mostly set (it will firm up more as it cools). A toothpick inserted near the center should come out mostly clean with maybe a few gooey chocolate smears.
- 9. Cool & Serve: Let the baked oatmeal cool slightly in the dish before slicing into squares. Enjoy warm as is, or with a drizzle of peanut butter, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or even a scoop of dairy-free ice cream for a dessert-like treat!
Notes
Enjoy warm as is, or with a drizzle of peanut butter, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or even a scoop of dairy-free ice cream for a dessert-like treat!
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 442kcal
- Total Carbs: 49g
- Net Carbs: 43g
- Fats: 31g
- Protein: 17g
