Hello friends! I’m hoping that this brownie baked oatmeal will help me pull out of the blogging slump I’ve been in lately. And if it doesn’t, I’m not sure anything will! This yummy little treat is:
- chewy,
- rich,
- dense,
- moist,
- extra chocolatey,
- and everything a brownie should be. In a healthy baked oatmeal. What could be better?!
To be honest, my bodybuilding diet (especially during the cutting phase, which I’m currently in) is pretty structured and routine, and I just haven’t created too many culinary delights I’ve considered worth sharing. But when I think about it, I’m creating recipes all the time… recipes that “fit my macros”… meaning that they’re packed with nutrition while not going overboard in fats, carbs, or proteins. All too often I see a great-looking recipe that, upon closer inspection, I would never actually make because it simply has too much sugar or fat. I’m all for the ultimate decadence once in awhile, but for my everyday food, I like to know that its delicious-ness factor isn’t breaking my calorie bank, know what I mean?
Shall we get onto the brownie (baked oatmeal) then?
I’ve been making this recipe for about a year now, and of course made a few tweaks along the way. It’s pretty much a no-brainer to make, using ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now: oats, cocoa powder, banana, egg whites, & milk of choice. I also add protein powder to up the protein content, but feel free to leave it out. And I throw in some pumpkin puree for extra potassium… but again, if all you have is bananas, just go for it.
I usually top mine with powdered peanut butter (mixed with a little water to make a sauce), and cacao nibs. Toasted walnuts or chocolate chips would be fab too… or I’m sure you can come up with your own amazing combo.
Bottom line, this brownie baked oatmeal is easily one of my favourite healthy snacks (or breakfast!) that makes me feel like I’m eating dessert. It’s portable too… perfect for travelling or just when you know you’ll be out of the house for several hours and needing something to tide you over.
I hope it becomes one of your favourites as well. Let me know if you make it, I’d love to hear from you. Cheers, friends!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups oats
- 5 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 T. chocolate protein powder (can sub 1 T additional cocoa powder + 1 T. brown sugar)
- 1 T. powdered peanut butter
- 2 egg whites
- 3 oz banana (~1 small or ½ large), mashed
- ¼ cup cooked mashed pumpkin or butternut squash (can sub another 1/4 banana)
- 1 T. natural peanut butter
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 cup almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C. Spray a 8x8" square or 11x7" rectangular baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Combine all ingredients together in order given. Mix well. Scrape into prepared dish and bake ~15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Take care not to over-bake it.
- Cool slightly before serving. Can be served warm, room temperature, or cold.
- Makes 6 servings. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Serves: 6 servings
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Amount Per Serving: 1 piece
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 175 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 5g | 7.7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 10g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The Expat Dietitian