Dark Chocolate Cherry Baked Oatmeal
Dark Chocolate Cherry Baked Oatmeal made from frozen cherries and dark chocolate chips combined inside of an oatmeal and egg bake. This is a great meal for those weeks you prefer something sweet to have in the morning.
Servings: 6
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 lb frozen cherries
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp butter
- 10 tbsp liquid egg whites or 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Drizzle
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
For the Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- If your cherries are whole, cut them into halves or quarters. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of sugar over the top of the cherries and allow them to macerate.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, protein powder, and baking powder.
- Add in the egg whites, milk, syrup, 1 tbsp of melted butter, 2 tbsp of the chocolate chips, and the cherries. If you get the big dark chocolate chips you should cut them up a bit so you get more coverage.
- Spray a 13"x9" pan with oil and add the oat mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
For the Chocolate Drizzle
- Melt 1 tbsp of the dark chocolate chips and 1 tsp or so of milk in the microwave for few seconds until they melt. Stir to combine and continue to thin with milk until you get a consistency that will allow you to pipe over the top.
- Add the chocolate to a small ziplock bag and cut a small hole in the corner. Pipe the chocolate over the top of the baked oatmeal.
Plating
- This recipe makes 6 servings. Cut the oatmeal into 6 equal pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 10g