Lupus and Nutrition: Brownie Baked Oatmeal

Came across this recipe from Erin Lives Whole and thought I would share. This healthy baked oatmeal is delicious - chocolaty and just sweet enough to satisfy the girls. It's great for breakfast, or perfect for an afternoon snack. 

I'm always looking for ways to incorporate oats into our diet - they often take the place of flour and I'm loving all the mix ins I can add to make yummy oat granola, oaty protein bites, or healthy oat "cookies" - shredded coconut, flaxseed, chia seeds, or peanut butter. The recipe below incorporates the changes I've made. To see the original recipe,  click here. Let me know if you try it! 

Healthy Brownie Baked Oatmeal

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 1/4 cup oat milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1-2 Tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup chocolate chips (leave some for sprinkling on top before baking)

Mix first four ingredients together. 

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, coconut oil, milk of your choice, and vanilla.

Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

Add in peanut butter and then chocolate chips and chia seeds. Stir, then pour into greased 9x9" baking dish. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.

Bake for 25-35 minutes or until looks set. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.