Two Versions of Chocolate Brownie Baked Oatmeal -- Version 1 does have the distinct flavor of banana, whereas Version 2 is a purer cocoa flavor. To serve either version for breakfast, keep the sweetener to a minimum. To serve either for dessert, increase the sweetener if desired.
Ingredients
Version 1 - Chocolate Banana
1/3cupmilk - whole, low, non-dairy, etc
1/2medidumbananas- ripe, mashed (or use 1/3 cup applesauce)
1/4teaspoonpure vanilla extract
1/2cupold fashioned rolled oats
4teaspoonsunsweetened cocoa powder
1/4teaspoonbaking powder (low sodium)
1pinchkosher salt
Version 2 - Chocolate Avocado
1/3ripeavocado- mashed (or use 1/3 cup pureed zucchini for less fat)
1/3cupmilk- whole, low, non-dairy, etc
1/2teaspoonpure vanilla extract
2teaspoonsVermont maple syrup
1tablespoonunsweetened cocoa powder
1/4teaspoonbaking powder (low sodium)
1/2cupold fashioned rolled oats
1handfulchocolate chips(optional)
1teaspoonkosher salt(for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a single-serving ramekin with non-stick spray.
Version 1
Mix together first three ingredients in a large bowl.
Add in dry ingredients: oats, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
Stir well, and then transfer to the ramekin.
Top with salt, then bake for 18-25 minutes. Longer time will give you a more traditional brownie texture, but 18 minutes will give you a fudgy, doughy brownie.
Version 2
Mix together avocado, milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and salt by either pureeing in a mini food processor or mashing thoroughly with a fork (lengthy process, but gets the job done).
Stir in baking powder and oats. Once combined, stir in chocolate chips if using.
Transfer to the ramekin, top with coarse salt, and bake for 22-25 minutes.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
To keep this recipe vegan, use nut, soy or coconut milk, in place of dairy milk. You could eat it plain, or top with various ingredients. Think of the type of stuff that normally goes in brownies, like walnuts or chocolate chips, or you could top with shredded coconut or sliced almonds!The nutritional data is for Version 2, the higher calorie and higher fat version.
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