March 22, 2021
This chocolate and almond butter baked oats is made in minutes, with the basic pantry staples. Easy for on the go breakfast to get in that morning kick, with its high protein and complex carbs. Every bite is a hit of flavour, that will add extra energy to your day.
Top 5 Benefits of Oats:
- Very filling which can help in weight loss
- Rich in Antioxidants
- Improve blood sugar control
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Good source of nutritions
Top 5 Benefits of Almond Butter:
- Helps in bone health
- Blood sugar control
- Helps prevent diabetes
- Rich in vitamins and minerals
- Improves heart health
Chocolate & Almond Butter Baked Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tbs maple syrup
- 1 tbs almond butter
- 1/4 tbsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 tbs vanilla
- Chocolate chips and sliced almonds (toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, and spray a 4 inch x 4 inch baking pan.
- Mix all ingredients (accept toppings) in blender until mixture is well combined , around 5 to 10 seconds on high speed.
- Pour mixture into baking pan and top with chocolate chips and almonds.
- Bake for 20 minutes then leave to cool slightly, optional but adds a hit drizzle some almond butter over baked oats, and enjoy!
Nutritional Components of Half a Cup of Oats (78 grams):
- Manganese: 191%
- Phosphorus: 41%
- Magnesium: 34%
- Copper: 24%
- Iron: 20%
- Zinc: 20%
- Folate: 11%
- Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 39%
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 10%
