Cocoa Cherry Oat Bake

• dried cherries75g g
• chia seeds↗1 tbsp tbsp
• hazelnut milk↗500ml ml
• large oat flakes↗200g g
• cocoa powder↗3 tbsp tbsp
• cocoa nibs↗1 tbsp tbsp
• baking powder↗1 tsp tsp
• vanilla extract↗1 tsp tsp
• peeled hazelnuts↗50g g
• fat-free yogurt↗

  and unsweetened cherry compote for serving (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C with convection/gas 6). Pour boiling water over the cherries and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the chia seeds with 3 tbsp warm water.

2. 2

   Drain the cherries and place them in a large bowl together with the soaked chia and the remaining ingredients, except the hazelnuts. Transfer to a 2‑liter oven‑proof dish, sprinkle the hazelnuts on top and bake for 25‑30 minutes, until the centre is hot. Serve with yogurt and cherry compote, if desired.