Baked Chocolate Oatmeal is a quick and easy recipe that is simply delicious.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces cost.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chopped chocolate bar

Dark chocolate has less sugar, while chopped bar is often cheaper.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer similar flavor, while sunflower seeds are cost-effective.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with coconut oil or butter.

In a large bowl, combine old fashioned oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together milk or coconut milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips if using.

Pour the oatmeal mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and slightly firm to the touch.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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