Baked chocolate oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
• 3 large eggs
• 1 large banana (mashed)
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (I used Dutch-processed)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (+ more for greasing the dish)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups (200g) rolled oats
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• big pinch of salt
• 2 oz (60g) chopped chocolate (or 1/3 cup chips)
• 1/4 cup walnuts (or pecans)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/Gas Mark 5, no fan (if you have a convection oven, reduce the temperature by about 20° or follow the manufacturer's instructions).

2. 2

   Prepare a 9-inch (23 cm) round baking dish (I used a pie dish) or a 8×8-inch square (20x20cm) baking dish (or similar) and grease it with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.

3. 3

   Add all the ingredients for the oatmeal except the oats, chocolate, and nuts into a medium bowl and whisk until very well combined. Next, whisk in the oats.

4. 4

   Pour the oatmeal batter into the baking dish.

5. 5

   Top with walnuts and chopped chocolate.

6. 6

   Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the oatmeal is set but still creamy (not dry). The baking time may vary depending on the oven.

7. 7

   Leave to set and cool for about 5 minutes, then serve with milk/plan yogurt, more maple syrup and fresh berries.

8. 8

   Enjoy!