Easy Nutritious Brownie Baked Oats

If you love brownies but also want something that works for breakfast, this Brownie Baked Oats recipe is about to become a favourite. It has the rich, chocolatey taste of a brownie with the goodness of oats, making it a perfect option for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or even dessert. Made with jaggery, nut butter, and rolled oats, this is a gluten free, eggless recipe that can easily be made vegan. It’s also kid-approved, meal-prep friendly, and comes together in one bowl — no fancy equipment needed.

Let’s look at the main ingredients!

Rolled Oats

Rolled oats are naturally gluten free (use certified gluten free oats if needed) and provide slow-releasing energy. In this recipe, oats replace flour and give the baked oats a soft yet slightly chewy, brownie-like texture.

Jaggery

Jaggery adds natural sweetness along with trace minerals like iron. It pairs beautifully with cocoa and gives these baked oats a deep, caramel-like flavour.

Nut Butter

Nut butter adds richness, healthy fats, and protein. It keeps the baked oats moist and gives them that fudgy, brownie-style mouthfeel. Peanut butter or almond butter both work well.

Cocoa Powder

Cocoa powder is what gives this recipe its intense chocolate flavour. It also adds antioxidants and makes the baked oats taste indulgent without being overly sweet.

Moringa Powder or Protein Powder

Moringa powder adds plant-based nutrients, while protein powder makes this a more filling option. Either works well and blends easily into the batter.

Flaxseed Powder

Flaxseed powder works as a natural binder in this recipe, especially important since it’s eggless. It helps hold the baked oats together while also adding fibre and plant-based fats, making the texture more cohesive and sliceable.

Vanilla

Vanilla enhances the chocolate flavour and balances the slight bitterness of cocoa powder. Even a small amount makes the baked oats taste more rounded and dessert-like.

Milk

Milk helps bind everything together and softens the oats while baking. Use dairy milk or any plant-based milk to keep the recipe vegan.

Baking Powder

Baking powder helps the baked oats rise slightly, preventing them from becoming dense and giving a lighter texture.

Chocolate Chunks or Chips

These melt into the top layer, adding pockets of gooey chocolate that make this feel like a real brownie — especially loved by kids.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tastes like a brownie but works perfectly as breakfast
• Gluten free, eggless, and easy to make vegan
• Made with simple pantry ingredients
• No added fats
• Great for kids’ snack boxes and after-school treats
• Perfect for busy mornings and meal prep
• One-bowl recipe with minimal cleanup

These Brownie Baked Oats are a simple way to enjoy chocolate in a more balanced form, whether it’s for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. They’re easy enough for busy days, loved by kids, and perfect to prep ahead for the week. If you enjoy recipes that feel indulgent yet fit seamlessly into everyday routines, this brownie-style baked oats recipe is one you’ll want to keep on repeat.

Gluten Free Brownie Baked Oats

Serves: 9 Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins 30 mins

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 1/3 cup (50g) - Powdered Jaggery
• 3 tbsp (15g) - Cocoa Powder
• 1 tbsp (6g) - Moringa Powder
• 2 tbsp (12g) - Flaxseed Powder
• 1/4 cup (60g) - Any Nut/Seed Butter of your choice
• 1 tsp (5ml) - Vanilla Extract
• 1/8 tsp - Salt
• 1/2 tsp - Baking Powder
• 1 cup (250ml) - Any Milk of your choice
• 1 cup (110g) - Rolled Oats
• 20-50g - Chocolate Chunks or Chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease a glass or ceramic baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, add jaggery, nut butter, cocoa powder, moringa or protein powder, flaxseed powder, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
3. Fold in the rolled oats until evenly coated.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and spread evenly.
5. Top with chocolate chunks or chips.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, until set.
7. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving. Store it in the fridge for upto a week.

Notes

1. Sweetness level: Adjust the quantity of jaggery based on your preference and the bitterness of your cocoa powder. If your jaggery is very strong, you may slightly reduce the amount.
2. Vegan option: Use any plant-based milk and dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe completely vegan.
3. Gluten free: Use certified gluten free rolled oats if required.
4. Texture control: For softer, fudgier baked oats, use 1/4 cup more milk and let them set as they cool. For firmer slices, use 1/4 cup less milk than the recipe.
5. You can skip the moringa powder and protein powder for a more classic brownie flavour.
6. Add-ins: Chopped nuts, seeds, or a swirl of nut butter on top work well for variety.
7. Store leftover brownie baked oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for upto a week.
8. These baked oats are meal prep friendly and can be enjoyed cold or reheated.
9. To reheat, warm in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or in a covered pan on low heat.

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