Chocolate Oat Cake
on Nov 08, 2021, Updated Dec 11, 2024
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This Chocolate Oat Cake was a stroke of genius suggestion from my family. It’s absolutely delicious and totally hits the spot when all you crave is a chocolatey bite but don’t want to lose sight of your health goals. This is a warm, comforting dish that combines rolled oats, cocoa, and a hint of 🍁 maple syrup, all baked to perfection with a gooey swirl of hazelnut spread on top. This recipe makes just one portion and takes minutes to come together and bake. If you want to make more than one serving, it’s really easy to increase the batch.
Why You’ll Love Chocolate Oat Cake
You’re going to love this Chocolate Oat Cake because it’s the perfect blend of indulgence and nutrition. It satisfies your sweet 😋 tooth with rich cocoa and a delicious 🍫 hazelnut spread, while the rolled oats, protein powder, and almond milk keep it wholesome and satisfying. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make — just blend, bake, and enjoy! Whether you’re prepping breakfast for the week or treating yourself, this recipe is versatile, customizable, and guaranteed to make your day a little brighter.
How to Prepare
🍁 To a blender add: rolled oats, peanut butter protein powder, baking powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, unsweetened almond milk, and an egg.
🌀 Now, blend on high speed until nicely combined.
🍫 Next, pour out your loose batter into a ramekin (or small oven-safe dish) and top it with hazelnut spread.
🔥 Bake in a preheated 375°F (190C) oven for 30 minutes or until your desired texture and enjoy!
Nonna’s Tip 🍫
You’ll know the Chocolate Oatmeal Cake is fully baked once the middle has totally set and does not jiggle.
Variations and Substitutions for Chocolate Oat Cake
- Feel free to use 🍁 maple syrup, honey, or agave to sweeten this up to taste.
- You can use any 🥛plant-based milk you love in this Chocolate Oatmeal Cake.
- To amp up the protein in this recipe, add a teaspoon or so of your favorite protein powder.
- You can add chopped nuts, 🫐 fresh berries, or coconut flakes to this as well.
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Best Served With
- Serve this for a quick breakfast alongside a serving of yogurt and fresh 🫐 berries.
- Serve this for dessert warm from the oven with a scoop of 🍨 ice cream or my deceptively delicious Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.
Common Questions
You can use a store bought hazelnut spread, or I really encourage you to try my homemade version. It’s sensational!
Yes, you can certainly opt for vegan chocolate and either omit the egg or use a flax egg instead.
It’s done once the middle has totally set and does not jiggle.
Yes, you can certainly double or even triple this Chocolate Oatmeal Cake recipe. Use a larger baking dish and adjust the baking time if necessary. Ensure the batter is evenly spread out in the dish.
When using baking powder, always check the expiration date. Expired baking powder will not help your recipe rise in the oven, and you’ll have a sad, deflated cake.
Chocolate Oat Cake
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter protein powder, optional
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, or cacao
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, or any
- 1 egg , leave out if vegan
- 1 teaspoon hazelnut spread , or any melted chocolate
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients, minus the hazelnut spread to a blender and blend.
- Pour out your loose batter into a ramekin or a small oven dish and top it off with your hazelnut or chocolate spread of choice.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F (190C) oven for 30 minutes or until your desired texture. The middle should not jiggle. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
