Name: Fudgy Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, mashed*; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp maple syrup ((to taste - or sub 1-2 tbsp date paste)); 1 tbsp cacao powder; Pinch of salt; 1 tbsp ground flax/chia; (optional) 1/8 tsp turmeric; (optional) 1 tbsp peanut butter ((powdered or regular)); 1/2 cup oats; 1-2 tbsp chopped walnuts

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You guys. I’m obsessed with this brownie oatmeal. It’s baked, which makes it super brownie-like. And it’s so chocolaty and delicious! Plus, you can totally customize it. Use applesauce or avocado instead of a banana. Add chocolate chips or any of the optional mix-ins I list below. Do whatever ya want with this gorgeous, scrumptious breakfast-that-tastes-so-much-like-dessert.

Honestly, I feel like I’m being naughty in the morning when I eat this because it’s so sweet and yummy. But it’s all good-for-you ingredients, so it’s totally fine! It’s sweetened with some maple syrup, but you can trade that out for dates to make this completely fruit-sweetened. Banana keeps this soft, and peanut butter gives this a richer flavor, so I wouldn’t skip that. But you can if you want to!

One of my favorite parts is the walnut topping though. I really think this makes the dish! The different texture and the slight crunch of the nuts complement the rich flavor they add. Overall, this comforting, warm, delicious breakfast checks every box for me. So I’m excited for you to try it!

Check out all of my baked oatmeal recipes (like French Toast, Blueberry Pie, and Chocolate/PB Pecan!) by clicking right here!

Let me know if you try this recipe! Rate it, comment below, or take a photo and tag me @fruitsohard on Instagram. I’d love to see your creations. Happy eating!