Peppermint Mocha Baked Oats
No better way to kick off Christmas morning than with a delightful and nutritious breakfast of these Peppermint Mocha Baked Oats. Enriched with oats, cacao powder, chia seeds, and chocolate protein, this high-fiber and protein-packed breakfast will keep you full for hours. Topped with velvety icing made from raw cashews and a hint of vanilla, these peppermint baked oats are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and adorned with crushed candy canes for a festive flair. Plus, it doesn’t require much effort to make. Mix, bake, and enjoy.
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Why You’ll Love This Peppermint Mocha Baked Oats Recipe
Simple Ingredients, Easy Preparation – With only a handful of simple and wholesome ingredients that you are most likely to have in your pantry, this oatmeal breakfast emerges from your oven in no time. Just mix all the ingredients and let your blender and oven do the heavy work, resulting in a stress-free dessert without compromising on nutrition or flavor.
Perfect For Christmas Morning – This peppermint baked oats recipe is a make-ahead masterpiece ready to dazzle your guests or family with a nutritious holiday breakfast. Just make these baked oats the night before and break free from the chaotic morning hustle—just a leisurely sprinkle of crushed candy canes and voilà!
Easy meal prep option – Not only is this dish easy to prepare, but also loaded with clean ingredients and is 100% vegan. It stores in the fridge for up to 5 days and tastes even better cold out of the fridge!
Guilt-free treat – Sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan, and an excellent source of fiber, these Peppermint Mocha Baked Oatmeal bars tick all the boxes for a healthy breakfast. Oats are always a hearty and healthy breakfast choice and baking them makes them even more filling. Being low in calories yet packed with protein, soy milk is an excellent source of several vitamins and minerals and aids in weight loss.
Dessert for Breakfast – Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast? Sneakily disguised as a sweet indulgence, these baked oats are, in fact, a wholesome breakfast that satisfies your sweet tooth cravings and nourishes your body. The creamy icing, infused with maple syrup sweetness and the velvety texture of raw cashews, crowns your baked oats. It’s a celebration on your plate, transforming your otherwise bland and boring oats into a dessert obsession.
How to make Peppermint Mocha Baked Oats
Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large baking dish (7×10 or 8×8) for the oats.
Mix the Oats and Bake
Add oats, cacao powder, chia seeds, baking powder, chocolate protein powder, vegan yogurt, soy milk, and peppermint extract in the prepared baking dish. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
Make the Icing
While the oats bake, prepare the icing. In a blender, combine raw cashews, maple syrup, soy milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt and blend until smooth.
Cool and Add Cashew Icing
Allow the baked oats to cool completely before applying the icing to prevent melting. Spread the luscious cashew icing generously over the baked oats.
Finishing Touch
Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the icing for a festive finish.
Slice and Enjoy Peppermint Mocha Baked Oats
Once the icing is in place and the candy canes are scattered, slice your Peppermint Mocha Baked Oats into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips for Peppermint Mocha Baked Oats
Protein-Packed Icing – For those looking to boost protein content, try a high-protein icing alternative. Mix vegan yogurt with your favorite vanilla protein powder until you achieve a thick, icing-like consistency. This adds a protein kick but also enhances the topping’s creaminess.
Make-Ahead Magic – Maximize convenience by preparing Peppermint Mocha Baked Oats the night before for a stress-free holiday breakfast. Follow the recipe and refrigerate the sliced peppermint oatmeal bars to serve in the morning.
Meal Prep and Storage Tips – These baked oats are delicious fresh out of the oven and also make excellent leftovers. Store any extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and enjoy them with your morning coffee or afternoon tea for up to 5 days. They’re surprisingly delicious when served cold, making them a versatile choice for meal prep.
Swap vegan yogurt for equal part of applesauce or 1 mashed banana.
Make it without protein powder – Simply omit the protein powder and reduce the soy milk by a quarter cup.
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Peppermint Mocha Baked Oats
Ingredients
For the oats
- 2 cups oats
- 4 tbsp cacao powder
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ⅓ cup vegan yogurt
- 2.5 cups soy milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
For the icing
- 1.5 cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup soy milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch salt
For topping
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- In a large baking dish add in all of the ingredients for your baked oats and mix well to combine.
- I used a 7×10 baking dish, but any similar size or an 8×8 dish will work as well!
- Bake at 400f for 35-40 minutes.
- In the meantime, make your icing in a blender. Add all ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Let your baked oats cool completely before adding the icing otherwise, it will melt.
- Spread your icing over the top of your baked oats, then top with crushed candy canes.
- Slice and enjoy!