Can I make this baked oatmeal vegan?

I haven't tried any vegan substitutes for the eggs so I can't guarantee results but you could try flax egg or any other egg substitute you often use. Please let me know how it went if you do! You can use vegan butter, dairy-free milk, and vegan chocolate chips without affecting the outcome of the recipe.

Is baked oatmeal good for you?

Oats are a very good breakfast choice. They're high in fiber and protein, and they tend to keep you full for longer. You can even add some protein powder to this baked oatmeal to up the protein content. This recipe does have maple syrup and chocolate chips which add sugar but each serving has 18 grams of sugar which is still less than most store-bought muffins or loafs.

Why is my baked oatmeal gummy?

You let the batter sit for too long before baking. The oats will soak up a lot of the wet ingredients quickly so if you let it sit for a while (more than 15 minutes), the batter will be much thicker and won't have the desired texture once baked.

Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

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Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is an easy sweet breakfast or brunch, perfect for the whole family! It's simple, great for meal prep, and freezer-friendly!

Total Time1 hour
Yield6 1x
DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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A knob of butter
2 1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed banana (2-3 bananas)
1/4 cup melted butter (make sure it’s not too hot so it doesn’t cook the eggs)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups milk (I use almond or cashew milk)
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
2 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Prepare a 12x8-inch baking dish and grease it using a knob of butter. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together rolled oats, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Into a large bowl, add eggs, mashed banana, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well mixed.
Add milk and whisk again.
Add the dry ingredients and chocolate chips and stir using a spoon until well-mixed.
Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes.
Take the baked oatmeal out of the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 squares and serving.
Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Optional toppings: berries, nut butter, yogurt, banana, cherries, peaches

Fridge: Store any leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days. Add some parchment paper in between slices if you’re stacking them.

Freezer: Freeze the oatmeal in a freezer-safe container or a freezer-bag for 3-4 months. Freeze the baked oats in single serving sizes for easier defrosting.

Reheating: Reheat the oatmeal from the fridge on a small baking sheet in a preheated oven at 300F (150C) for 10-15 minutes. If frozen, cook it for 20-30 minutes or until warmed throughout. Alternatively, you can also defrost it in the fridge overnight.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

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