Chocolate Peppermint Baked Oatmeal
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Chocolate Peppermint Baked Oatmeal
Description
This baked oatmeal mixes rolled oats with cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and flaxseed (or egg) as a binder. The wet ingredients include almond milk, applesauce, melted coconut oil, pure maple syrup, and peppermint extract, creating a moist batter. Chopped chocolate or chocolate chips are folded in, enhancing the chocolate richness throughout.
Baked in a greased 8x8 inch dish at 375°F for 40 to 50 minutes, the oatmeal firms up to a soft but structured texture. After baking, crushed candy canes are sprinkled on top while warm, adding festive peppermint crunch and aroma. An optional icing made from powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk is drizzled over the cooled oatmeal for added sweetness and moisture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed or 1 egg, ground
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ cup chocolate plus more for topping, chopped or chocolate chips
- candy cane crushed for topping, or peppermint candies
Icing
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray an 8×8 square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, sea salt and flaxseed.
- In the same bowl add almond milk, applesauce, coconut oil, maple syrup and peppermint extract. Stir together, then add chopped chocolate or chocolate chips.
- Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter additional chocolate on top, if desired.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the oatmeal has set. Remove from the oven and immediately top with crushed candy canes. Let cool.
- While baked oatmeal is cooling make icing by combining powdered sugar, vanilla extract and almond milk (start with 1 teaspoon) in a small bowl. Whisk until all lumps of sugar have dissolved and icing is the thickness you desire. You don't want it to be super thick, but also don't want it to be too runny.
- Drizzle icing on top of baked oatmeal, portion and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 recipe | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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