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Mocha Baked Oatmeal Cups

With rich chocolate and a hint of coffee, these mocha baked oatmeal cups make a great start to your day!
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A few years ago, I decided to make espresso baked oatmeal. Most already enjoy oatmeal with coffee, so why not take it one step further?!?

I thought it would be amazing! But, it did not turn out very well… It was edible, but nowhere close to what I had envisioned. When you use instant coffee in recipes, I think quality TRULY matters. This time, I went with a Starbucks variety. Plus, I added some dark chocolate chips and cocoa powder to further enhance the flavor. I can’t recall if chocolate was a part of the equation before. This time it was a MAJOR win!

Coffee is an acquired taste, but has anyone ever thought that about chocolate?!? I can’t even fathom! I’m always a little wary of someone who doesn’t like chocolate. HOW?!?!?!? Have you ever tried it???? Do you dislike puppies and kittens too???!???

They say you shouldn’t emotionally eat, but chocolate can always turn this frown upside down!

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Mocha Baked Oatmeal Muffins

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INGREDIENTS IN MOCHA BAKED OATMEAL CUPS

  • Butter or Coconut Oil
  • Applesauce
  • Brown Sugar
  • Maple Syrup
  • Vanilla
  • Instant Coffee
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Eggs
  • Baking Powder
  • Flour: I typically use oat flour.
  • Milk: Dairy free works well- I often use almond milk.
  • Old-Fashioned or Rolled Oats
  • Mini Chocolate Chips
  • Optional: Protein Powder (I used chocolate)

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Espresso Powder v. Instant Coffee

Espresso powder is more concentrated and often used for baking. It has a stronger flavor and is darker & smoother than instant coffee. It’s also more difficult to find- so I opted for using instant coffee (I chose a Starbucks variety) to make my own coffee extract. In general, instant coffee is mixed with hot water in order to make coffee.

A Healthy Breakfast with Baked Oatmeal

  • Baked Oatmeal Cups
  • Coffee
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Greek Yogurt or Eggs

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Stack of Mocha Baked Oatmeal Cups

Mocha Baked Oatmeal Cups

With rich chocolate and a hint of coffee, these mocha baked oatmeal cups make a great start to your day!

Prep:
10
min
cook:
30
min
total:
45
min
Author:

Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 c. applesauce
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 packet instant coffee + 1 Tbsp. warm water, mixed together
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 c. flour (I used oat)
  • 1/4 c. chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 c. milk (can use dairy free)
  • 2 c. old-fashioned or rolled oats
  • Optional: protein powder
Instructions
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the butter/oil, applesauce, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, eggs, coffee syrup, cocoa powder, baking powder, and flour. In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips, stirring after 20-second increments. Stir in the melted chocolate and carefully whisk in the milk. Then, stir in the oats. Next, pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish or 12 lined-muffin cups.
  • Bake for 28-30 minutes. If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate chips.
  • Store in the fridge.

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