Certainly! Here's a recipe for a cocoa and cherry oat bake:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted cherries, halved
- Optional toppings: sliced almonds, shredded coconut, or chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, honey or maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the halved cherries, reserving a few for topping.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.