Brownie Batter Breakfast Oats (Vegan, GF)
Welcome the morning with an indulgent-tasting, yet seriously good-for-you serving of brownie batter breakfast oats! Made with 5 humble ingredients a few minutes of advance prep, these oats are vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with antioxidants.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups 710 mL water
- 1 cup 100 g rolled oats (certified GF, as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2/3 cup 65 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup 118 mL nondairy milk
- 1/4 cup 36 g coconut sugar (see notes for options)
- 1 teaspoon 5 mL vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, oats and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are very soft and appear creamy.
- Add the cocoa powder, milk and coconut sugar to the pan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and let cool at least 5 minutes or as long as 10..Stir in the vanilla.
- Transfer oat mixture to a blender and process until completely smooth. Transfer to 5 small serving dishes (or ramekins, or jars) or a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until cold and firm.
Notes
Sweetener: An equal amount of the granulated or liquid sweetener of your choice can be used in place of the coconut sugar. It can also be adjusted (more or less) to your tastes.
Storage: Store, covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2/3 cup | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.5g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Sodium: 133.4mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10.6g