Vegan Baked Oats

Step 1

Blend the oats in a high-speed blender to create oat flour

Step 2

Add the milk, banana, maple syrup, baking powder and salt into the blender and blend for 10-20 seconds until well combined. It should be a thick runny cake batter-like consistency

Step 3

Grease a small ramekin by brushing melted coconut oil or cooking spray, making sure to coat the bottom and all the sides

Step 4

Pour the batter into the ramekin and gently tap it on the kitchen benchtop to flatten the top

Step 5

Break the dark chocolate square into 4 pieces and place them into the centre of the ramekin. With your fingers, press them down slightly into the mixture so they are submerged

Step 6

Sprinkle the cacao nibs on the top and place in the microwave to cook for 2 minutes. (You can also bake in the oven at 180C/360F for 20 mins)

Step 7

Remove and check if it's cooked all the way through by sticking a toothpick into the centre. It should come out mostly clean

Step 8

Let it cool for a few minutes then garnish by adding a drizzle of maple syrup, then dig in!