Sticky Date Cacao Baked Oats
If you love sticky date pudding and chocolate desserts, you’re going to adore these Sticky Date Cacao Baked Oats. They’re rich, naturally sweet, and packed with 20g of plant protein per slice — breakfast just got a major upgrade.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas mashed
- 10 dates chopped and soaked in 2 espresso shots + 80ml boiling water (or 2 teaspoon instant coffee + 80ml boiling water)
- 150 g oats
- 80 g pea protein powder unflavoured, vanilla or chocolate
- 55 g coconut oil
- 80 g maple syrup
- ⅓ cup cacao powder
- 400 ml soy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch baking soda
Topping
- 1 cup High Protein Vegan Vanilla Mousse
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- mixed berries
Instructions
Prep the oven and dates
- Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced. Place the chopped dates in a small bowl with the espresso and let soak for 10 minutes.
Blend the wet ingredients
- In a blender, combine the banana, soaked dates (with the coffee and water), coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
Mix everything together
- Lightly oil a medium baking dish. Add the oats, protein powder, cacao powder, baking powder, and baking soda directly into the dish and stir to combine. Pour in the blended mixture, then gradually stir in the soy milk until you have a thick but spoonable batter.
Bake
- Smooth the top and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until golden and firm to touch.
Serve
- When ready to serve, warm a slice in the microwave for 30–60 seconds. Top with High Protein Vegan Vanilla Mousse, a dusting of cocoa powder, and warmed berries.
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