Chocolate Honey Baked Oatmeal with Chia

Ingredients

• 2 cups cups Old Fashioned Oats
• 3 tablespoons tablespoons Chia Seeds
• 3 tablespoons tablespoons Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1/3 cup cup Honey
• 3 tablespoons tablespoons Avocado Oil
• 2 cups cups Water
• 1 teaspoon teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon Salt
• 2 medium Ripe Bananas
• 1 teaspoon teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with avocado oil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

3. 3

   Stir in the water, honey, avocado oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, and stir until everything is evenly moistened.

5. 5

   Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes so the chia seeds thicken it.

6. 6

   Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

7. 7

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is set and the edges are lightly crisp.

8. 8

   Cool completely, cut into 4 squares, and refrigerate. Reheat individual squares in the microwave for 45-60 seconds before serving.