Chocolate oatmeal tartlets

Chocolate oatmeal tartlets

It's really kind of ridiculous how something made of six simple ingredients can be so satisfying and delicious. Really, really delicious. But since I'm the type of person who has to have something sweet every single day, I've had to get creative with my dessert making. And I'm happy to announce that these tartlets are the perfect solution to a nagging sweet tooth, that won't sabotage your diet. And by diet I mean lifestyle, not one of those things where you starve yourself for two weeks then go back to eating junk food, again.

These tartlets are perfect on the go, paired with an oversized mug of coffee or as an afternoon snack. My version relies on the bananas as a sweetener (you could also use applesauce or dates), but if you'd prefer a sweeter version, use sweetened shredded coconut, or replace the almond milk with agave nectar. I've also made these with ground cinnamon and raisins, and they're equally as delicious. And great as a post workout snack!

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL TARTLETS

1 cup banana puree
1/2 cup flax meal
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup almond milk
2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly oil 6 4" tartlet pans; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the banana puree, flax meal, coconut and milk. Add the oats and chocolate chips, and continue mixing until combined. Add about 1/2 cup of the mixture to each prepared pan; press into the corners and smooth with the back of a spoon. Bake at 350˚F for 12 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack then refrigerate for up to one week.

Yield: 6 tartlets

20 comments:

  1. Okay, this DOES sound ridiculously easy and delicious. I have a feeling I know where I will be seeing this recipe in a week... ha!

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    1. Ha! Cara, HA HA HA. I've got my eyes on her.

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  2. I make a similar version to this for breakfast several times a week! They are so wonderful.

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  3. I love how so many of your recipes use so few ingredients. I happen to have some browning bananas so i'll use this as inspiration for a recipe!

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  4. These sound great - I like recipes that use only bananas for sweetness. And I like how these could just as easily be a breakfast, especially if you left out the chocolate chips!

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  5. Yum!! This looks so beautiful! baked oats are one of my favorite warm, comforting breakfasts :)

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  6. the simple recipes are the ones i like the best too! love these tartletts!.. and hope you liked the aloo gobi!

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  7. I'm thinking I like these and the raisin alternative.

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  8. How lovely & simple ! I guess savory doesn't always mean complicated ;)

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  9. Hey Ashlae! these look delicious! Do you think this recipe would work in a 9 inch round cake pan, or even as cookies, if we don't have tartlett pans?

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    1. Hi Anon :) The recipe could be baked in a larger tart pan then cut into slices. I don't know how they would work as cookies (the dough needs to be packed to stick together) but you could divide the mixture evenly between a 12 cup muffin pan and bake it that way. In fact, that's what I'm going to do next time I make these - they'll probably need to bake for 8-10 minutes, instead of 12.

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  10. yo Ashlae, I see a spoon back there with a bunch of chocolate chips on it.
    Hate to admit it, but that's tempting me more than the tartlettes.. though the tarts do look mighty bomb.

    oh and double yo Ashlae, SH! I'm playing hide and seek on the blog. Stop ratting me out, you grasser! :D

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  11. These look so tasty! And I love your little white tart plate.. so cute. These are on the to-do list :)

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  12. Love love love! I have such a sweet tooth and this looks like a wonderful "treat" that is still healthy! Sometimes the most simple recipes are the most delicious!

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  13. I love that so many of your recipes have so few ingredients, have you considered entering this contest? I couldn't come up with anything, this is obviously not a problem for you! I'm going to try these in the muffin pan like you suggested above.
    http://www.vegetariantimes.com/community/sweepstakes/83

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  14. Oh! This looks delish! Thanks for commenting on my post for it led me to your awesome site. Yaya! Going to add you to my blog roll now (which just totally doubles as my personal RSS feed!).

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  15. Ashlae! I had no idea you were oh Lady cakes...lazy food photographer I think not, when Cara shared your blog on FB I fell instantly in LOVE!

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  16. I think I may make these for dinner... and then have them for dessert too. They looks reeeeeal good!

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  17. Hey Ashlae, I made these today with the muffin tin idea that you posted above! They turned out really tasty, though from the images I expected them to be more crisp instead of tender. Were they supposed to turn out tender?

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    1. Hi Goldie! Yes, they are suppose to be tender, and very moist. You can bake them longer if you prefer something with a bit of a crunch.

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