Chocolate Lava Cake Baked Oats
Chocolate Lava Cake Baked Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats, (50g), rolled or instant
- 1/2 cup milk, + 2 tablespoons (140g), milk of choice
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds, (5g)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, (5g)
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, (7g), or honey, agave, or any sugar substitute
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, (31g)
- a little bit instant espresso, optional, to enhance chocolate taste
- as needed chocolate, for the center and topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
β±οΈ 5 minβ’π‘οΈ 350
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the oats, milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, chocolate protein powder, and optional instant espresso.
β±οΈ 2 min
- 3
Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth, which should take approximately 30 seconds. The batter should have a consistent, smooth texture.
β±οΈ 1 min
- 4
Pour the blended mixture into an oven-safe dish.
β±οΈ 1 min
- 5
Take a piece of chocolate (such as a chocolate bar square) and carefully place it in the center of the batter.
β±οΈ 1 min
- 6
Spoon some of the batter from the sides over the chocolate to cover it, creating a hidden chocolate center.
β±οΈ 1 min
- 7
Add more chocolate on top of the batter. This can be chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, or another piece of chocolate for a richer topping.
β±οΈ 1 min
- 8
Place the oven-safe dish into the preheated oven.
β±οΈ 1 min
- 9
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350F (175C), or until the oats are set and the chocolate center is melted and gooey.
β±οΈ 20 minβ’π‘οΈ 350
- 10
Once baked, carefully remove the chocolate lava cake baked oats from the oven and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, molten chocolate center.
β±οΈ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chocolate Lava Cake Baked Oats
- 1/2 cup oats, (50g), rolled or instant
- 1/2 cup milk, + 2 tablespoons (140g), milk of choice
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds, (5g)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, (5g)
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, (7g), or honey, agave, or any sugar substitute
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, (31g)
- a little bit instant espresso, optional, to enhance chocolate taste
- as needed chocolate, for the center and topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
β±οΈ 5 minβ’π‘οΈ 350 - 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the oats, milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, chocolate protein powder, and optional instant espresso.
β±οΈ 2 min - 3
Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth, which should take approximately 30 seconds. The batter should have a consistent, smooth texture.
β±οΈ 1 min - 4
Pour the blended mixture into an oven-safe dish.
β±οΈ 1 min - 5
Take a piece of chocolate (such as a chocolate bar square) and carefully place it in the center of the batter.
β±οΈ 1 min - 6
Spoon some of the batter from the sides over the chocolate to cover it, creating a hidden chocolate center.
β±οΈ 1 min - 7
Add more chocolate on top of the batter. This can be chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, or another piece of chocolate for a richer topping.
β±οΈ 1 min - 8
Place the oven-safe dish into the preheated oven.
β±οΈ 1 min - 9
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350F (175C), or until the oats are set and the chocolate center is melted and gooey.
β±οΈ 20 minβ’π‘οΈ 350 - 10
Once baked, carefully remove the chocolate lava cake baked oats from the oven and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, molten chocolate center.
β±οΈ 1 min