Decadent Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cups (Print version)

Fudgy dark chocolate oatmeal cups with nuts and sea salt for a nutritious portable treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup almond flour or all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil melted or unsalted butter melted
07 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
08 - 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate at least 70% cocoa
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, cocoa powder, sea salt, and baking powder. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry bowl. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist chocolate streaks.
08 - Let the cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These feel indulgent but pack actual nutrition into every bite
  • The texture is somewhere between fudgy brownie and wholesome oatmeal cookie
  • They travel perfectly in lunchboxes or gym bags
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking. The centers continue cooking as they cool.
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the coconut oil from solidifying when mixed.
  • These freeze beautifully. Wrap individually and thaw overnight for breakfast.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfectly portioned batter and less mess
  • Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even rising

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