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    Chocolate Baked Oats {Egg Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy Recipe}

    Published: Apr 9, 2021 · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 by Deepti · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Chocolate Baked Oats, fused with cinnamon, apples and almond is bursting with chocolate and cinnamon flavors and is a healthy side dish that can be made in advance for a party next day! Made without refined sugar, this baked oats recipe uses powdered jaggery and is perfect for people looking for healthy desserts!

    healthy baked oats

    This Apple Baked Oatmeal is a healthy twist to classic baked oats recipe! Made without refined sugar and eggs, this gluten-free chocolate baked oats topped with fresh apple slices and jaggery is an elegant dessert that is a great way to begin your day!

    This quick breakfast recipe of baked oatmeal can be easily made into vegan by swapping dairy milk with dairy free milk. Oats are nutritious grains that are part of Popular World Breakfast like porridge, granola, Muesli, and cookies. This breakfast oats involves adding hot/cold milk to it and baking for a few min.

    Top them with sliced and roasted almonds, pecans or pistachios and enjoy them with a scoop of ice cream!

    Jump to:
    • Why Would You Love This Recipe?
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Are oats and Wheat the same?
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • Detailed Recipe With Steps
    • Stories From Kitchen
    • Chocolate Baked Oats {Egg Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipe}

    Why Would You Love This Recipe?

    • Healthy Breakfast that has melt-in-mouth flavor!
    • Easy Ingredients.
    • Make Ahead Recipe.
    • Kids friendly dessert.
    • Least Prep time.
    • Egg Free, Gluten Free and Butter Free.
    • Gathers quickly.
    • Uses Desi Ghee as a secret ingredient which as worked well in many of my recipes.
    • Made without refined sugar.
    • The Best Baked Oats Recipe Ever!

    Ingredients

    • Oats- I have used Bagrry's Oats in this recipe. You may use any good quality rolled oats. If you wish to have a cake texture, feel free to grind the oats in a fine powder. This brand is a gluten free brand. Though the same facilities process wheat as well, there is a possibility of the mixing. It is advised to read the label of the brand carefully.
    • Cocoa Powder- Any good brand works well. I have used Cadbury's cocoa powder. One may also use melted chocolate or dark chocolate.
    • Organic Jaggery Powder-Though the calories of sugar and powdered jaggery (Shakkar) is same, jaggery is not just empty calories. They have nutritional value and fiber rich. Those who are planning to make a healthy breakfast may wish to switch to it. Source [1].
    • Almonds- Chopped almonds work great. you may use pecans, pistachios or walnuts.
    • Apple-Fresh Red and juicy apples work best. You may use the local produce. The other fruits that may be included are- banana, berries, peaches, and pumpkin.
    • Cinnamon Powder- Enhances the aroma of this baked oatmeal. You may use cardamom powder too.
    • Ghee-I avoided the use of butter in this recipe and used desi ghee. This is not the first time I have used desi ghee in baking. My popular desi ghee baked recipe is of Whole Wheat Apple Coffee Cobbler.
    • Milk-This recipe uses fat free dairy milk and for making vegan oats, you may use the dairy free milk. The texture of vegan milk tends to be thicker than the dairy fat free milk. You may have to adjust the consistency accordingly.
    ingredients of baked oats

    Variations

    • Vegan Baked Oatmeal- A simple swap of dairy milk to dairy free milk would make this recipe vegan.
    • Make it like a Cake- Use the powdered oats or dry grind the oats and the same recipe would bake a delicious chocolate oats cake.
    • Add another Ingredient- For chocolate lovers, feel free to add more chocolate or choco chips to have amazing taste!

    Are oats and Wheat the same?

    Both are cereal grains and oats don't come from wheat. They are protein-rich and are supposed to be gluten-free. However, the processing of oats might involve some gluten-mixing if processed in the same facilities used with other grains. So one may check the brand before use.

    Oats are rich in fiber and protein and are a good choice for healthy heart. They are constipation-beaters and are known to be good for controlling Blood pressure.

    Storage Suggestions

    The leftovers can be stored in a dry container with a lid in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days. You may freeze it for a week.

    For serving the stored oats, reheat in an oven for about 5-10 min or in a heavy pan on stove top till warm.

    The frozen oats may be thawed before heating.

    Expert Tips

    • The oats have a tendency to absorb milk. Add milk gradually for the right consistency and bake it immediately or the oats may turn out to be dry.
    • I have used dry oats and not-soaked ones. Soaked oats may turn out to be soggy. They easily mix up with the milk/ liquid, so I don't think soaking is necessary.
    • Don't over bake or the oats would be chewy and under bake would not let milk be absorbed so they would be soggy.
    • The jaggery used in this recipe is for creating a healthy recipe. Since jaggery is used, the sweetness would vary a lot. The baked oats won't be very sweet. I suggest increasing the amount of jaggery if you like more sweetness, or you may mix jaggery and white sugar.
    • The other alternative to sugar is Stevia. This may help you create low calorie or slimming world baked recipe. I haven't used it so I am not sure about the results.
    baked apple oats

    FAQ

    Are baked oats good for you?

    Oats are a great source of fiber and are gluten free (may vary depending on the brand). Including them in a diet is a great healthy option. You may add eggs to have more protein as well.

    Can you put egg in baked oats?

    Yes, eggs add great volume and texture to the baked oats along with the richness of protein. Though this recipe of oats doesn't have eggs.

    Why are my baked oats soggy?

    Baked oats may be soggy if you had pre-soaked them before baking. Oats can be used without soaking as they easily get mixed with milk or any liquid. The other reason may be the milk added is too much or they are baked for less time.

    Detailed Recipe With Steps

    Step 1 Mix Jaggery with Ghee and Milk

    Gather the ingredients. Mix powdered jaggery with Desi Ghee and little milk. Use blender or spatula. Mix really well. Add cocoa powder and mix well. Add oats, chopped almonds and cinnamon powder. Adjust milk to have a flowing consistency batter.

    ghee and jaggery
    cocoa milk to jaggery
    oats to chocolate milk ghee mix
    oats, cocoa and milk to jaggery mix

    Step 2 Mix well and Bake It

    Mix and transfer to the baking dish. Garnish with apples. Bake for 5-10 min in OTG at 180 degrees (Preheat OTG for 10 minutes at 50 degrees)

    oatmeal baked apple
    top with apples
    bake the oats
    healthy baked oatmeal

    Step 3 Serve It!

    The delicious Baked Oats with chocolate and apples is ready! Serve it and enjoy!

    baked apple oatmeal

    Stories From Kitchen

    This recipe was inspired from my own recipe of Cobbler. Seeing the success of Apple cobbler at home, I was wondering how to create new recipe with apple and healthy grain. Then I saw the pack of oats , which I was serving with plain milk to my father-in-law and it clicked why not to use oats with apples this time. A quick recipe that was a hit in the family!


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    Chocolate Baked Oats {Egg Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipe}

    This Chocolate Baked Oats, fused with cinnamon, apples and almond is a healthy side dish that can be made in advance for a party next day! Made without refined sugar, this baked oats recipe uses powdered jaggery and is perfect for people looking for healthy desserts!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Cool Off 2 mins
    Total Time 17 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American, Scottish Recipes, World
    Servings 3 people
    Calories 228 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Baking dish
    • OTG

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup rolled oats can use oat flour as well
    • ¾ cup milk Adjust as required
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon spice powdered
    • ½ cup jaggery sugar can use normal sugar
    • 10 piece almonds chopped
    • 1 small apple sliced
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder optional can use chocolate
    • 1.5 tablespoon Desi Ghee can use butter at room temperature

    Instructions
     

    • Gather the ingredients. Mix powdered jaggery with Desi Ghee and little milk. Use blender or spatula. Mix really well.
    • Add cocoa powder and mix well. Add oats, chopped almonds and cinnamon powder. Adjust milk to have a flowing consistency batter.
    • Mix and transfer to the baking jar. Garnish with apples. Bake for 5-10 min in OTG at 180 degrees (Preheat OTG for 10 minutes at 50 degrees)
    • The Apple Cinnamon baked oatmeal is ready. Enjoy it!

    Notes

    • The oats have a tendency to absorb milk. Add milk gradually for the right consistency and bake it immediately or the oats may turn out to be dry.
    • I have used dry oats and not-soaked ones. Soaked oats may turn out to be soggy. They easily mix up with the milk/ liquid, so I don't think soaking is necessary.
    • Don't over bake or the oats would be chewy and under bake would not let milk be absorbed so they would be soggy.
    • The jaggery used in this recipe is for creating a healthy recipe. Since jaggery is used, the sweetness would vary a lot. The baked oats won't be very sweet. I suggest increasing the amount of jaggery if you like more sweetness, or you may mix jaggery and white sugar.
    • The other alternative to sugar is Stevia. This may help you create low calorie or slimming world baked recipe. I haven't used it so I am not sure about the results.
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size: 1 bowl
    Servings: 3
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 228
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 7.7g 10%
    Saturated Fat 3.1g 15%
    Cholesterol 8mg 3%
    Sodium 671mg 29%
    Total Carbohydrate 38.8g 14%
    Dietary Fiber 5.5g 20%
    Total Sugars 22.6g  
    Protein 4.9g  
    Vitamin D 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 88mg 7%
    Iron 2mg 10%
    Potassium 825mg 18%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
    Keyword apple cinnamon baked oatmeal, apple oatmeal cake, apple oatmeal for weight-loss, baked oatmeal gluten free, baked oatmeal without eggs, gluten free baked oatmeal, oatmeal for weight-loss, slimming world baked oatmeal

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