Low Calorie Chocolate Baked Oats
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Low Calorie Chocolate Baked Oats

Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these scrumptious Low Calorie Chocolate Baked Oats! Featuring wholesome rolled oats, rich cocoa powder, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe is not only satisfying but also a fantastic addition to your weight loss journey. Bake up a batch and enjoy a warm, chocolatey breakfast that will keep you energized all morning!

quickhealthy
vegetarianegg-freedairy-freegluten-free
dinner

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

1

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 1
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(1)

  • half a banana

🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)

  • 100 mil almond milk (3.38 fl oz)

🫙Pantry Staples(5)

  • half a teaspoon baking powder (2.5 ml)
  • Choccy chipsoptional
  • tablespoon cocoa powder (15 ml)
  • 40 grams oats (1.41 oz)
  • add vanillaoptional

🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)

  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish.

  2. 2

    Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake until set.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Bake at exactly 350°F for 25-30 minutes - higher temps cause the egg proteins to coagulate too quickly, creating a rubbery texture instead of the desired cake-like consistency.timing350°F, 25-30 minutes
  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick oats because their larger surface area and intact structure provide better moisture absorption and prevent the final texture from becoming mushy.ingredient
  • Let the oat mixture rest for 10-15 minutes before baking so the oats can fully hydrate and expand, which creates a more uniform, less dense final product.timing10-15 minutes
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder at 2-3 tablespoons per cup of oats because cocoa absorbs moisture and can make the batter too dry if overused, requiring additional liquid compensation.ingredient2-3 tablespoons per cup
  • Test doneness by inserting a toothpick - it should come out with just a few moist crumbs, not completely clean, as residual heat will continue cooking for 5 minutes after removal.technique
Cuisine: healthy
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