Baked Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Recipe | Mary Makes It Easy

Soak 200 grams of dates in boiling water for 10 minutes.

Add the soaked dates into a food processor.

Add the zest and juice of an orange to the food processor and process into a smooth paste.

In a pan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of butter.

Add 1.5 cups of steel cut oats, 0.5 cups of sliced almonds, and 3 tablespoons of ground flax seed to the pan and toast for about 2 minutes.

In a bowl, combine the date puree, 1 egg, 0.25 cups of cocoa powder, 3 cups of milk, 0.75 cups of buttermilk, 2 teaspoons of vanilla, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.75 teaspoons of salt.

Mix all the ingredients together.

Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes.

Finish with your favorite toppings.

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