Brownie Baked Oats with Protein Yogurt Frosting
Brownie Baked Oats with Protein Yogurt Frosting
Ingredients
For the Brownie Baked Oats
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, or chopped chocolate
- 2 tablespoons chocolate pieces, for topping
For the Protein Yogurt Frosting
- 1 cup plant-based yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a similar sized oven-safe dish.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients for the brownie baked oats: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix them together thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the wet ingredients for the brownie baked oats: 1 cup plant-based milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk these together until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a whisk or spatula until a smooth batter forms and there are no dry spots.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) to the batter and gently fold them in until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth the top of the batter evenly in the dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Sprinkle the additional 2 tablespoons of chocolate pieces on top of the batter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the oats are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. The oats should be fudgy but not liquid.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
While the oats are baking, prepare the protein yogurt frosting. In a clean bowl, add 1 cup plant-based yogurt, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Whisk all the frosting ingredients together until well combined, smooth, and creamy. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Once the brownie baked oats are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the baking dish for at least 15 minutes. This allows them to set further and makes them easier to slice.
⏱️ 15 min
- 12
Once the baked oats have cooled slightly, spread the prepared protein yogurt frosting generously over the top. Slice into portions and serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Brownie Baked Oats with Protein Yogurt Frosting
For the Brownie Baked Oats
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, or chopped chocolate
- 2 tablespoons chocolate pieces, for topping
For the Protein Yogurt Frosting
- 1 cup plant-based yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a similar sized oven-safe dish.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients for the brownie baked oats: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix them together thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the wet ingredients for the brownie baked oats: 1 cup plant-based milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk these together until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a whisk or spatula until a smooth batter forms and there are no dry spots.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) to the batter and gently fold them in until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth the top of the batter evenly in the dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Sprinkle the additional 2 tablespoons of chocolate pieces on top of the batter.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the oats are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. The oats should be fudgy but not liquid.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
While the oats are baking, prepare the protein yogurt frosting. In a clean bowl, add 1 cup plant-based yogurt, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Whisk all the frosting ingredients together until well combined, smooth, and creamy. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Once the brownie baked oats are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the baking dish for at least 15 minutes. This allows them to set further and makes them easier to slice.
⏱️ 15 min - 12
Once the baked oats have cooled slightly, spread the prepared protein yogurt frosting generously over the top. Slice into portions and serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 2 min