Chocolate-Cherry-Almond Baked Oats

chocolate, cherries, and non-dairy milk
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Prep Time

50 minutes

Yield

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1⁄2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1⁄3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1⁄2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1⁄3 cup honey, plus additional for drizzling
  • 3 Tbsp melted coconut oil, plus additional for greasing
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups frozen cherries
  • 1⁄2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, almonds, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Add milk mixture to oat mixture and combine well.
  4. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips. Transfer mixture to an 8 by 10-inch baking dish greased with coconut oil.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve drizzled with additional honey.

Nutrition Info

534 Calories, 15 g Protein, 66 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Fiber, 26 g Total fat (13 g sat), 326 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Phosphorus, ★★★★ Magnesium, ★★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, ★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B12, Calcium, Zinc, ★ Vitamin B6, D, E, Potassium