Enjoy the taste of brownies for breakfast in this single-serve vegan breakfast bake that’s loaded with fibre, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. Naturally sweet and loaded with chocolate flavour, it’s a healthy and delicious way to start your day.
All those in favour of eating brownie batter for breakfast, say “I.” All those opposed. . .
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. . . please reconsider your life choices!
Awwr I’m just kidding. Kind of. I don’t actually recommend eating brownies for breakfast [on a regular basis], but I do recommend eating things that are slightly (read: quite a bit) healthier and make you feel like you’re eating brownies for breakfast.
Things like this brownie batter breakfast bake, for example…
Tell me you don’t want to face plant right into that. Actually, don’t — I might judge you.
I know I said that I’d stop with the breakfast recipes after bombarding you with them in January, and I will… after today. I just really, really wanted to share this last one with you guys, and I figured that chocolate for breakfast was the perfect way to transition into February and set the mood for Valentine’s Day.
So let’s talk deets. Actually, let’s take a closer look at what we’re working with and then talk deets…
Oh.Glory. Okay. Focus. Focusing. Breathe.
To say this breakfast bowl tastes exactly like a brownie would be a lie, but it also wouldn’t be too far from the truth. Obviously we’re dealing with a different texture here since I’m pretty sure most brownies don’t come equipped with the awesome nutrition power of oats, but as far as taste goes? It’s pretty darn close.
You’ve got your sweetness. Your chocolatey-ness. Your… actually, that’s pretty much it. I don’t know how to describe the taste of brownies other than “sweet and chocolatey,” and that’s basically the answer I got when I Googled it, too. Which, by the way, is a question that I wasn’t the only one asking. Apparently, “how does a brownie taste?” is something a lot of people want the answer to. But I digress.
So we’ve got sweet and we’ve got chocolatey. Sound good so far? I thought so too. We’ve also got chewy, ooey, gooey, and “ohhhh my god how is this actually good for me?” That last one is a direct quote, by the way.
But despite being hard to believe, this little guy really is healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast. And yes, I realize chocolate chips don’t exactly fall into the “health food” category, but I’d argue that they’re good for the soul and therefore good for overall health. You can always leave them out or replace them with some nuts if you prefer, but I’m personally not huge fan of nuts in my brownies, so I’d prefer to keep them out of my brownie batter oats.
Chocolate chips aside, this breakfast bowl is packed with a good dose of fibre, healthy fat, and plant-based protein. It’s vegan as long as you use dairy-free chocolate chips, and can easily be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour. I’ve made various breakfast bakes with all-purpose, whole wheat, spelt, rice, coconut, and almond flours before, and never really noticed a huge difference between them. It’s all up to you and your individual needs.
Oh, and as an added bonus, baking this makes your house smell like brownies… which is way better than waking up to the smell of coffee. Just saying.
Happy eating!
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Brownie Batter Breakfast Bake
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (30 g) rolled oats
- 2 Tbsp (15 g) flour of choice*
- 1 Tbsp (5 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 – 1 Tbsp (8-15 ml) maple syrup, to taste
- 1 tsp (5 ml) coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla flavor
- 1 Tbsp (10 g) dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F, and lightly coat an individual sized ramekin or oven-safe bowl with cooking spray or oil.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together oats, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add almond milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on the top.
- Transfer batter to your greased ramekin, topping with a few extra chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on desired consistency.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before adding any additional toppings and digging in!
Notes
* I usually use an all-purpose or whole wheat, but this recipe works with most flours, including gluten-free ones
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
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Omg dying! This looks insanely good!
Last thing I googled was… research on bone health and diet. #nerd
So I’ll probably make this….and eat it with my hands….ahem…..
No time to grab a spoon/fork/shovel. Plus it just looks so fun to dig my hands into.
Last thing I googled was actually something I probably shouldn’t share. S’a little embarrassing and inappropriate and will just ruin the raging appetite of everyone who is salivating over this brownie bake.
And NO NUTS in brownies. No. I’m gagging. I LOVE nuts, put them in baked goods, oatmeal, salads, rice pilafs, but DO NOT put them in brownies.
Thanks for all the great recipes– I am so glad I found your site. Have you ever microwaved these breakfast bakes? I am always looking for a quick chocolate fix — like 5 minutes quick! I was going to try either way, but figured I would ask! 🙂
I’ve never tried it since I kind of fail at cooking anything in the microwave, but I’m sure it’s possible! Let me know if you give it a shot 🙂
I just gave it a shot- totally works. I did 45 seconds, but that was a bit raw, and after another 30 it’s a bit overdone. So I’d suggest 1min in the microwave.
This is for one, right? Because I won’t be willing to share!
You know how I’m on the fence about chocolate most of the time, but when it comes to ooey, gooey brownies, I’m ALL IN. The fact that I can have a nutritious brownie bake for breakfast is wonderful, thanks to you. ♥
if the house smells like brownies, i’m there! save me a bowl or two!
So gonna make this for tomorrow’s breakfast!! 🙂 I’ll tag you on instagram!
I just stalked your IG feed
I’m glad you liked it, Ann!
Thanks, always thankful for new stalkers on my site! You’re welcome to leave a comment next time 😉
Um, this looks more like dessert to me. Holy yum! You can bombard us all you want when breakfast looks like this. And yes, chocolate chips are definitely good for the soul.
Don’t hate me but I really like nuts in my brownies. Walnuts, specifically. Brandon doesn’t like them though so I usually make half with and half without and then he has the audacity to eat the half with the nuts. Sigh..he drives me crazy!
“Oh.Glory. Okay. Focus. Focusing. Breathe.” …YAAS! I can breathe in ALL that chocolatey goodness!!! Yes, yes YAAS for brownies for breakfast – specially when they are disguisedas a gluten free, healthy, ooey gooey bowl of decadence!
Last Google search: “How to help dog allergies during Apoquel shortage”. Ugh, my poor dog and his allergies. It’s so severe his skin starts peeling and he’s out of his allergy pills in TWO DAYS. TWO DAYS!!! And there’s a shortage until April. Ooof. I am not looking forward to this at all. Poor guy.
And brownies without nuts, but with candy/crushed truffles/toffee bits are always welcome. haha!
Poor Elmo 🙁 I actually had no idea that dogs could get allergies that bad. What’s he allergic to?!
Normal brownies don’t have oats??? Say whaaaa? All jokes, aside this brownie batter breakfast bake looks pretty bangin’!
How about the smell of brownies and coffee? Or maybe I could dip my brownie batter breakfast bake in my coffee. Holy alliteration Batman. I bet you did that on purpose. 😉
You make brown food look good. Now that’s talent.
I didn’t, but I did notice it coming together pretty nicely 😉 And honestly… I would probably pour coffee over this and eat it like cereal…
Nuts totally ruin all brownies!
SOLD! That looks incredible! Will definitely try it tomorrow, thanks for the awesome idea 🙂
This looks sooooooooo good. Adding it to my list of things I need to try. I hate breakfast foods, so if I can find something that is super good, that’s probably all I’ll eat.
If the breakfast treats are going to keep looking so delicious that I literally want to reach through the screen and grab a bowl, please keep the recipes coming! I eat breakfast anytime of the day anyway. 🙂
THANK YOU so very much for finally posting a recipe that I can look forward to making! I wonder if my dear mother would object to me putting her dinner aside Friday night to make this?? Probably…which makes it the perfect midnight snack. 🙂 YUM.
I don’t know how anyone could have a bad morning with a breakfast like this! Yummm. Love the spoon too haha
Umm…YUM???? Chocolate is always a great way to start the day – and this recipe already has me drooling!
Not sure if it’s just me but I’m having a hard time commenting today! Anyways, this looks really good. Who seriously wouldn’t want cake or brownies for breakfast? They are no friend of mine LOL.
Your pictures are always gorgeous! I am getting hungry just by staring at my screen. This recipe looks and sounds amazing. I could totally eat this for breakfast (sweet breakfast all the way for me). Thank you for sharing this!
AMANDA. See?!?! This is why I keep coming back because you speak my love language: junk food. But I swear you’re a magician because you not only can make it healthy, YOU TELL ME TO EAT IT FOR BREAKFAST. <3 <3
😆 Thanks for that, Suzy. Totally got a kick out of your comment 🙂
This looks incredible! I love that you made it healthy to eat brownies for breakfast (and probably several other times throughout the day 😉 ). Totally making this soon!
Um WHOA! This is one of the most decadent (yet secretly healthy) breakfasts I’ve seen! While I don’t do well with sweet breakfasts, I’m so recreating this as a dessert…or a lunch…or dinner. Because, why not?!
This breakfast was made for me! I need it immediately and then will probably never eat another thing for breakfast again.
Ok so if I’m being honest I would probably eat this for dessert before I’d eat it for breakfast. BUT–I’m 100% going to make this, probably even tonight. LOOKS DIVINE.
I always wondered what heaven in a bowl looked like!
Can’t you post breakfast recipes at night? It’s lunch time for me over here and now you’ve got me craving brownies. Or brownie oats. Isn’t it amazing what adding some coconut oil does to chocolatey oats? Some white almond butter and a sprinkle of sea salt on top – perfection. Also known as dinner in my world 😉 .
Brownies for lunch is always an acceptable thing 😉
Brownies for breakfast? Yes, please!!!
You bet I wanna faceplant into that! Drooool
SHoot that kinda looks totally amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!!
well this looks AMAZING!
I can’t even with how good this long – and especially that I have all of the ingredients sans coconut oil! Like someone said, I would have this dessert. And breakfast. And every meal in between.
Yes, I am totally down for eating this for breakfast. I love how the recipes you post, I seem to already have the ingredients in my pantry. Chocolate is perfect in any meal IMO.
Last thing I googled was ‘sweet potato’. I had to check my history lol. I’m also not exactly why I did that, but there it is.
Also, brownies with nuts are my fav but they need to be a specific texture. If it’s chewy brownies, without nuts is definitely better. Yes, I’m a brownie snob.
Also, I’d prefer if my house smelled like coffee AND brownies. The day could only get better after that 😉
I like the way you think 😉
Oh my gosh, staaaaap! This looks so good. I’m normally heavy on the protein at breakfast, but I would make an exception for this.
you could always add Peanut butter or nuts for an extra protein boost 😀
My kids are looking at this with me and literally screaming that they want this tomorrow. Looks delicious of course and also very healthy, maybe a weekend treat! Must keep my kids away from your site!
😆 Maybe I need to put a “not family friendly” warning at the beginning of posts like this? My bad 😛
Umm why is this non-family friendly? It’s baked oatmeal w maple syrup and raw cocoa! I love it so much that I quadruple the recipe and enjoy it for a few days .. even as a qick snack! 🙂
Is there something that I’m missing?
This looks amazing! I would eat this for dessert! Ok…and breakfast!
I love how simple this recipe can be! Perfect for after dinner at night too.
Haha I could see myself eating this as a late night dessert! It looks absolutely amazing!