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Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup milk, any kind
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth, then whisk in milk, egg, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.
  2. Add oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold with a spatula until no dry spots remain, about 20 seconds.
  3. Stir in all but 2 tbsp of the chocolate chips, then spread batter into the dish. Sprinkle remaining chips on top and press lightly.
  4. Bake 28 to 32 minutes until edges pull away and center is just set with a slight jiggle. Cool 5 minutes, then slice into 6 squares and serve warm.

Notes

For the fudgiest center, pull the oatmeal from the oven while there is still a small jiggle. It will continue to set as it cools. If using a glass dish, the bake time edges toward the longer end of the range, so check at 30 minutes.