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Dark Chocolate Macaroon Baked Oats

Dark Chocolate Macaroon Baked Oats

Recipe by: Samantha Gutmanis

Posted under Breakfast & On the Go, Love Crunch, Vegan

  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 Minutes
  • Serving Size: 4-5 servings
  • Vegan

Easy and delicious Dark Chocolate Macaroon Baked Oats.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Love Crunch Dark Chocolate Macaroon Granola
  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup dried unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2-4 tbsp dark chocolate chunks or chips
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (or other preferred non-dairy milk)
  • 2 chia eggs (2 tbsp chia seeds and 6 tbsp of water)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, plus a touch more for greasing pan
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F and grease an 8" x 8" square pan with a touch of coconut oil. In a small bowl whisk together chia seeds and water, set aside where it will thicken.
  2. Mix together oats, cacao powder, baking powder, salt, coconut flakes and chocolate chunks in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl mix together coconut milk, thickened chia seed mixture, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes until oats have absorbed almost all the liquid. Top baked oats with granola and continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes until oats are golden brown.
  6. Serve warm. Baked oats will keep in an airtight container in refrigerator for 2-3 days.

About The Author

Samantha Gutmanis

Samantha Gutmanis

Samantha Gutmanis is a mom, wife, and always hungry. She spends her days with her three adorable daughters; cherishing every small moment with them. Samantha blogs over at My Kitchen Love and posts scrumptious photos at @MyKitchenLove. Life’s big celebrations and humble everyday moments often revolve around food, and brings her tremendous joy to cook for these occasions. It’s a good day when food, family and friends intersect. May you find inspiration in these recipes to create joyful moments for those you love!

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