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Brownie Baked Oatmeal

March 15, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Brownie Baked Oatmeal: Indulgent Flavor Meets Healthy and Hearty Comfort!

This Brownie Baked Oatmeal is a rich, chocolatey breakfast that feels like dessert but is packed with wholesome, hearty ingredients.

This is made with oats, cocoa, and a just the right amount of of sweetness – it’s perfect for a satisfying start to your day.

This recipe is easy to make gluten-free and dairy-free and bakes perfectly with the alternative ingredients (I’ve tried many different types of oats, flours and milks over the years!) 

Enjoy this Brownie Baked Oatmeal warm with whipped cream and berries, or drizzle of nut butter plus an extra sprinkle of chocolate chips! 

FOOD ALLERGEN FRIENDLY INGREDIENT SWAPS

This Baked Oatmeal recipe easily adjusts with different allergen friendly ingredients like the ones listed below. Substitute 1-for-1 with the recipe below.

  • Gluten-Free Quick Cook Oats
  • Gluten-Free Rolled Oats 
  • Gluten-Free Flour Blend
  • Dairy-Free Rice Milk
  • Dairy-Free Coconut Milk

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Brownie Baked Oatmeal

A hearty and filling baked oatmeal that's loaded with protein and just the right amount of sweetness.
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time30 minutes minutes
Servings - 12 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 ripe bananas peeled and mashed
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • milk, cream, yogurt or whipped cream topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, then stir in the sugar, quick cooking oats and rolled oats. Stir to combine, then add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine, then fold in the mashed bananas and mini chocolate chips.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the turbinado or brown sugar over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean in the middle.
  • Serve Brownie Baked Oatmeal with milk, cream, yogurt, or whipped cream.

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