Starting your day with something delicious, nutritious, and satisfying doesn't have to be a challenge! Especially with this Vegan and Gluten-Free Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oats recipe.
Tailored for a single serving, it's the perfect way to start your day with a personal treat! It's both wholesome and decadent. And if you're like me, doubling the recipe using a full banana is my go-to method. That way I can meal prep for the morning after too (pretty genius right?!)
Strawberries and Chocolate
Strawberries and chocolate—this classic combination never fails to impress. The sweetness of strawberries perfectly complements the rich, indulgent flavor of chocolate. They create a symphony of tastes that feels both luxurious and comforting. Adding a dollop of strawberry jam in the center of the oats before baking introduces an oozy, gooey texture that makes every spoonful a dreamy escape.
Nutrition
Beyond its mouthwatering flavors, this baked oats recipe is a powerhouse of nutrition. Oats, as a complex carbohydrate, are key to starting your day right. They slowly release energy, keeping you fueled and full throughout the morning. This can reduce the urge for mid-day snacking. Additionally, oats are packed with fiber, aiding in digestion and heart health, making them an ideal breakfast choice.
The combination of fresh strawberries, antioxidant-rich chocolate, and the natural sweetness of banana and strawberry jam, not only elevates the taste but also boosts the nutritional profile of this dish. It's a breakfast that doesn't make you choose between taste and health—it generously offers both.
If you like this combo, be sure to check out this OG chocolate chip single serve baked oats breakfast!
Chocolate Strawberry Single-Serve Baked Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup oat flour blended oats
- ½ banana mashed
- ¼ cup almond milk any non-dairy milk will work
- 1 tablespoon date syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon jam
- 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 3 strawberries chopped
- handful of chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- Mash your ½ banana and mix with the rest of the ingredients except for the jam and strawberries. Pour 80% in an oiled ramekin (8 oz ideal) and then add the strawberries and jam in the middle. Pour the rest of the batter and bake for 25 minutes. (If you want the inside to be more runny cook it for 20, if you want it to be more cake like, cook it for 30)-Enjoy!
Wrapping up, this Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oats recipe is a celebration of flavor, health, and the joy of treating yourself, and not feeling bad about it (because you shouldn't)! It proves that beginning your day with something delicious and nourishing can be easy and fun. I encourage you to embrace this delightful morning ritual, and don't forget to share your experience.
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