Chocolatey Oat Squares (Printable Recipe)
# What You’ll Need:
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2 cups regular rolled oats
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½ cup dark cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1¼ cup milk
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⅓ cup pure maple syrup
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2 large eggs
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3 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or butter)
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2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup chocolate chips, with extra for garnish
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Drizzled chocolate and flaky salt for garnish (if desired)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Warm your oven to 350°F. Get an 8x8 baking dish ready by coating it with cooking spray or putting down some parchment paper.
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Take a big bowl and mix your oats, dark cocoa, baking powder, and salt together until everything's evenly blended.
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Add milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir it all up until you've got a nice smooth mixture.
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Use a rubber spatula to gently mix in the chocolate chips. Pour everything into your prepared dish, then scatter some extra chips on the surface.
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Stick it in the oven for around 30-40 minutes. You'll know it's finished when the middle feels firm to your touch. Let it sit in the pan to cool a bit before you dish it up.
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For a fancy touch, melt some additional chocolate and drizzle it over the top. Sprinkle with some flaky salt if you want that tasty sweet-salt balance.
# Additional Notes:
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This chocolatey baked oatmeal works great for breakfast prep that you can warm up throughout your week.
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Dark cocoa powder creates a deeper chocolate taste compared to standard cocoa.
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Want something extra special? Serve it warm with a dollop of yogurt or ice cream on top.
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You can make this without dairy by switching to plant milk and non-dairy chocolate chips.