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Super Healthy Chocolate Baked Steel Cut Oats
This easy super healthy Baked Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal includes whole grains, vegetables, fruit, protein and calcium. It’s a delicious, wholesome way to start your day!
Yield: 8 1x
Prep: 20 minutesCook: 30 minutesTotal: 50 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup steel cut oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup ground almonds (aka almond meal)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups milk (I used plain almond milk)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 banana
- 1 apple, cut into chunks
- 1 cup spinach
- Optional for serving: fresh berries, milk, banana slices, almond slices
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Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well.
- Place all wet ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth and spinach isn’t visible.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine well. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 pan.
- Cover and sit in refrigerator overnight. (This step is important, as it softens the oats.)
- Set baked oatmeal on counter while oven preheats to take the chill off. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until it doesn’t move when you shake it. (Note: It will still be creamy inside but the top will be completely set.)
- Serve warm with milk and fresh fruit on top. Add more sweetener if desired.
Notes/Tips
Freezer Meal Instructions:
To Freeze:
Prepare through Step 3. Wrap tightly in foil and plastic wrap and freeze.
To Prepare:
Thaw in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours. Bake as directed, adding extra time if needed, until center is set.