Documented recipe

Baked Cocoa Oats with Seeds

Oats baked with cocoa and milk, finished with seeds for decoration. Makes 6 servings.

Oats and cocoa are baked until the center is tender. Add the seeds at the end as a garnish.

Total time40 min
DifficultyVery easy
servings6
Baked Cocoa Oats with Seeds
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Ingredient allergens

Allergen list

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  • Cereals containing gluten

    Rolled oats

Ingredients without verified allergen data 8

Ingredients without verified allergen data: Milk, Unsweetened cocoa powder, Brown sugar, Eggs, Baking powder, Salt, Vanilla extract, Seeds for garnish.

Alternatives by dietary restriction

Milk

Lactose-free milk

For lactose intolerance

It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.

Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.

Allergens to consider in this alternative:

  • Milk and milk products

Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.

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Method

  1. 01

    Mix the dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

    Ready to continue when: The cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt are evenly distributed among the oats.

  2. 02

    Mix the liquid ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and vanilla extract, if using.

    Ready to continue when: The eggs, milk, and vanilla form an even mixture.

  3. 03

    Combine the mixtures

    Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until combined.

    Ready to continue when: The oats are well moistened, with no visible patches of unmixed dry ingredients.

  4. 04

    Bake

    Pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish and bake at 180 °C for 30 minutes.

    Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °F

    Ready to continue when: A toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly moist.

    30 min
  5. 05

    Serve with seeds

    Let the baked oats cool until warm, then sprinkle the seeds over the top before serving.

    Ready to continue when: The oats are warm, with the seeds distributed over the top.

Sources and review

Content researched, cross-checked and automatically validated. Sources consulted:

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