Chocolate Baked Oats are a delicious alternative to classic porridge and offer a wonderful way to start the day with energy. Our recipe combines the texture of baked cake 💡 with the healthy properties of oats – and all this with just 0.6 g sugar. These Baked Oats are easy to prepare, ideal for meal prep, and perfect for anyone who wants to reduce their sugar intake without giving up sweets. With natural sweeteners and whole ingredients, this oatmeal is a guilt-free indulgence. Discover the complete list of ingredients and a simple step-by-step guide.
💡 Baked Oats as moist as a cake thanks to a secret ingredient. Discover it below! 👇
1. Ingredients
- 50 g rolled oats, quick-cooking
- 10 g chocolate pudding powder
- 25 g vegan protein powder (e.g. Lean Protein Unflavoured from Foodist)
- 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 5–10 g Chunky Flavour, e.g. Fudge Brownie
- 50 g grated zucchini
- 1 egg
- 250–300 ml almond milk
- 1 tbsp Light Chocolate Topping
Toppings:
- Chunky Flavour Salted Caramel
- Apple, diced
- Blueberries
- Foodist Nut Nutter Cashew
2. Preparation
- Mix all ingredients (except toppings). Place the firm, non-liquid dough in an ovenproof dish and add the Light Chocolate Topping in the center.
- Bake the Baked Oats for 20–25 minutes at 180°C.
- Meanwhile, caramelize the apple cubes in a pan with Chunky Flavour Salted Caramel.
- Finally, garnish the Baked Oats with toppings and enjoy warm.
💡 Have you discovered the secret ingredient for extra fudginess? That's right, it's the zucchini that gives your Baked Oats the irresistibly moist texture of a cake. And it stays that way even days after baking. This also makes this porridge an ideal meal prep dish.
3. Nutritional values
Reduced-sugar Baked Oats are a real health benefit. Reducing sugar helps to keep blood sugar levels more stable, which prevents cravings and thus supports weight management.
4. Tips for varying the recipe
Would you like to vary your recipe for reduced-sugar Chocolate Baked Oats to your personal taste? Here are some tips and tricks for customization:
- Not a chocoholic? Instead of chocolate pudding powder, cocoa & Chunky Flavour Fudge Brownie, use other flavours & spices like cinnamon or vanilla.
- Experiment with different types of oats, such as rolled or quick-cooking, to change the texture.
- Add nuts or seeds for a crunchy bite.
- Add fresh or frozen berries before baking for a fruity twist.
- Instead of unflavoured protein, use a vegan chocolate protein powder, e.g. More Vegan Protein Hazelnut Nougat Praliné for even more chocolate flavour.
- Use other plant-based milk alternatives like oat or coconut milk for different flavour nuances.
- Top your Baked Oats after baking with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
With these simple changes, you can rediscover your Baked Oats recipe again and again!