Chocolate Cherry Baked Oatmeal

a casserole of cherry baked oats with chocolate drizzled on top

Chocolate Cherry Baked Oatmeal

This chocolate cherry baked oatmeal combines tart cherries, rich dark chocolate, and creamy oats with coconut, banana, and eggs for a filling, satisfying treat. Ideal for meal prep or weekend brunches, it’s easy to make and absolutely irresistible.

Note - measurements can be approximate.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Australian

Servings

Calories 357 kcal

Equipment

Square Baking Dish

Ingredients

170 g (2 cups) rolled oats
60 g (½ cups) flour
60 g (½ cups) protein powder , optional, see Note 1
30 g (¼ cups) desiccated coconut, see Note 2
120 g (1 cups) banana , mashed, approx. 1 banana, substitutions Note 3
1 egg , substitutions Note 3
60 g (½ cups) chia seeds, optional but recommended
310 ml (1 ¼ cups) milk, substitutions note 4
125 g (1 cups) cherries, fresh or frozen, pitted
50 g (3 tablespoon) dark chocolate , for topping, optional

Instructions

Prepare

Preheat your oven to 160°C/320°F
Mash 120 g (1 cups) banana in a bowl (or directly in the baking dish), then mix through 1 egg .
Add 170 g (2 cups) rolled oats, 60 g (½ cups) flour, 60 g (½ cups) protein powder , 30 g (¼ cups) desiccated coconut, 60 g (½ cups) chia seeds, 310 ml (1 ¼ cups) milk. Mix well.
Gently fold in 125 g (1 cups) cherries.
Grease or line a baking dish, pour the mixture in and spread. Sprinkle 50 g (3 tablespoon) dark chocolate on top.

Bake

Bake for 30–50 minutes depending on how gooey or cakey you prefer it. (See Note 5 for baking tips)
Let the baked oatmeal cool slightly before slicing into portions.

Notes

Note 1 - Protein Powder

I recommend a neutral or vanilla flavour. If not using, substitute with equal amounts flour.

Note 2 - Desiccated Coconut

I added this ingredient because it makes the texture closer to a cherry ripe (which is cherry and coconut). You can swap for equal amounts of oats or flour if required.

Note 3 - Egg/Banana

For an egg-free option, use a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water and let sit for 10 minutes), or add another banana. For banana, you could swap for applesauce or add another egg.

Note 4 - Milk

Use milk of your preference. Nutrition information based off cows milk.

Note 5 - Cooking Time

Cooking time based on a Square medium casserole approx. 24x24cm. If using a larger one, decrease the amount of time. If using a smaller one, increase the amount of time. This will also vary depending on how "cakey" or "gooey" you want the baked oats. 30 minutes using the above casserole will make it really gooey, 50 minutes will make it more cakey. I like mine in between which is why I state 40 minutes if you like the texture in the pictures.

Serve with

Yoghurt, Fresh fruit, Homemade Raspberry Chia Jam, even sprinkle some Gingerbread Granola on top for added texture and flavour.

Storing

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days

Reheating

Enjoy cold or reheat in microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Freezing

Cut the baked oatmeal into portions, wrap tightly in parchment/baking paper, foil, or in a ziplock bag or vacuum sealer bag. Place in a freezer-safe bag or container.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 426mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 142IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 5mg

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