Peppermint Brownie Baked Oatmeal

This recipe is SO happy to meet you. I wanted to make it LAST December, but I dropped the ball. I wanted to make it all year, but I knew everyone would appreciate it the most if I delivered it during the holidays.

Peppermint Brownie Baked Oatmeal by Oatmeal Artist

Mint + chocolate is my favorite flavor combination. Most people would guess chocolate + peanut butter, but I’m a little pickier about that. It depends on the type of chocolate, the type of peanut butter, etc. However, mint + chocolate? Yes. Always. Every time.

Peppermint Brownie Baked Oatmeal by The Oatmeal Artist

What’s your favorite flavor combination with chocolate? Chocolate + caramel? Chocolate + hazelnut? Chocolate + mint? Chocolate + peanut butter? Chocolate + toffee? Chocolate + orange? Or something else?

Peppermint Brownie Baked Oatmeal

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: serves 1

What you'll need:

  • 1/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1 mashed banana*
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 4 tsp. cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup regular rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of salt

How to make it:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a single-serving ramekin with non-stick spray.
  2. Mix together first four ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Add in dry ingredients: oats, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Stir well, and then transfer to the ramekin. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!

Just an FYI:

*You can replace the banana with 1/3 cup pumpkin or sweet potato puree + 2 tsp maple syrup.

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Peppermint Brownie Baked Oatmeal - The Oatmeal Artist

About Lauren Smith

Lauren is a herbivore, Slytherin, and connoisseur of oats. You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.

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