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Healthy Brownie Baked Oats for Breakfast

Start your morning with these Healthy Brownie Baked Oats, a delicious breakfast that tastes like dessert while still offering wholesome ingredients and balanced nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or avocado oil, for greasing

Equipment

  • Oven-safe baking dish (about 6 x 6 inches or similar)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small spatula or spoon
  • Oven mitts
  • Blender (optional, for a smoother texture)

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease a small baking dish with coconut oil or avocado oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the banana until mostly smooth. Add the egg, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spoon or spatula.
  4. Sprinkle the mini dark chocolate chips evenly over the surface. Add chopped walnuts if desired.
  5. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center remains slightly soft for a brownie-like texture.Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve warm topped with fresh berries, sliced banana, or an extra spoonful of Greek yogurt if desired.

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Notes

Cooking Tips

  • Use a very ripe banana for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
  • For a smoother, cake-like texture, blend the batter for 10–15 seconds before baking.
  • If the batter appears too thick, stir in an additional tablespoon of almond milk.
  • Avoid overbaking to maintain the soft, fudgy brownie center.
  • Add 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Replace the egg with a flax egg for an egg-free version.
  • Substitute 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder with protein powder for added protein. If doing so, add 1–2 extra tablespoons of almond milk if needed.