Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Brownies
Oatmeal brownies are a healthier alternative to traditional brownies, as they are made with whole grain oats and contain less refined sugar and fat.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Almond flour
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 ripe Banana
- 1/2 cup Maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the rolled oats until they form a fine flour-like consistency.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if desired.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the dish for 10 minutes.
- Lift the brownies out of the dish using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.