Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats (or sub with more rolled oats)
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, for a dark chocolate flavor)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 1/2 cups non-dairy milk of choice
• 1/4 cup grade A maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)