Eggless Mocha Oats Loaf | Whole Wheat Tea-Time Loaf | Chocolate & Oats Loaf Cake

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Delicious and healthy Oats and Chocolate Loaf recipe. Perfectly moist, mocha flavored, loaded with oats. A wholesome loaf, perfect for breakfast, tea-time or a guilt-free dessert.

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Most Requested Bake At Home
The Ultimate Teen-Approved Snack List for the Holidays
Why You Should Try This Eggless Oats & Chocolate Loaf
Ingredients to Make Hearty Oats & Chocolate Loaf
FAQ - Eggless Whole Wheat Oats & Chocolate Loaf
Step by Step Instructions to Make Mocha Loaf Cake.
Eggless Mocha Oats Loaf | Whole Wheat Tea-Time Loaf | Chocolate & Oats Loaf

Most Requested Bake At Home

never imagined an oats quick bread would become such a hit! I've baked this loaf four times just this week. The first time I made this Oats & Chocolate Breakfast Loaf, I gave it to friends. I didn't expect my boys to like it. But they tasted the two slices I had saved to enjoy with my evening coffee . That was enough to spark a full-blown protest.

My little fella immediately started teasing me, saying I never bake for them and only for my friends. He even pointed out how I baked a fresh Christmas cake exclusively for my friends. Hearing his complaints, the elder one also joined in. Apparently, during Diwali, the cereal bars and nut bars I baked, never quite made it to the boys either.

To make up for everything they missed, I went all out this week. I baked about two dozen mini loaves of the fluffiest oat bread. I even whipped up a batch of decadent apple pie bread rolls.

The best oats and chocolate eggless whole wheat loaf

The Ultimate Teen-Approved Snack List for the Holidays

It's December and both my boys are home. The elder one is on his semester break and the younger fella is enjoying his Christmas holidays. With two teens under one roof, there is always someone opening the fridge, checking the snack box or asking, "Amma, anything to eat?"

To keep the peace, I plan and prep a few snacks over the weekend. This way, they at least have something to nibble on during the week.

We celebrated my mom's 83rd birthday this week, the chocolate lamingtons and coffee cake I made helped me survive the initial 2 days.

You've heard of pizza for dinner, but we took it up a notch and did pizza for lunch. If you're not a fan of the traditional version, you should try my bun pizza or pizza sandwich.

My younger one is obsessed with Tutti Frutti buns, while I personally have a weakness for puff pastry bakes. These cream cheese cones and vegetable puffs are my easy, reliable crowd-pleasers.

So tell me, which one of these would you like to bake first?

Why You Should Try This Eggless Oats & Chocolate Loaf

Perfect for vegetarians and those looking for egg-free baking. Soft, moist and kid-approved!
This moist whole wheat bake, works as a breakfast loaf, an after-school snack, or even a light dessert.
Easy Recipe, No complicated steps, just mix, pour, bake. Beginner-friendly and quick to put together.
Versatile Recipe. Add nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, or use jaggery for sugar. Swap milk for plant-based milk for a vegan-friendly loaf.
Perfect for meal prep. Make it as a loaf or as individual muffins. Perfect ready to eat snack anytime.
They pack well for travel. Carry it along for short picnics and get together. With Christmas and holidays coming up, these hearty oat muffins makes a great edible gift.

Ingredients to Make Hearty Oats & Chocolate Loaf

Main Ingredients : Today's hearty loaf has whole wheat flour and oats. For personal reasons i bake only with whole wheat flour. You can use All purpose flour instead of whole wheat flour.
Leavener : These oats & chocolate mini loaves uses both baking powder and baking soda.
Egg replacement : I have used buttermilk as egg replacement.

Flavors : I have baked these mini mocha loaves with vanilla extract and strong espresso for flavors.
Sweetener : I have used white sugar to make this delicious mocha loaf loaded with walnuts and pumpkin seeds. You can also use powdered jaggery or brown sugar instead of white sugar.
Fat : I have tried this loaf with butter and sunflower oil. You can use any flavorless oil.
Add-ons : I have added broken walnuts and pumpkin seeds in the loaf. You can use your choice of nuts or use a combination of crunchy seeds like pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds.

Mocha oat loaf for breakfast with walnuts and pumpkin seeds

FAQ - Eggless Whole Wheat Oats & Chocolate Loaf

Can I make this loaf without refined sugar?

Absolutely. i have made this oats chocolate loaf with jaggery. I add ¼ cup extra compared to white sugar. You can also use coconut sugar if you prefer.

Can I use instant oats instead of rolled oats?

Yes. Instant or quick-cooking oats work well. The loaf may be slightly softer, but the flavor and structure remain the same.

Why is my loaf dense or not rising well?

This oats and chocolate loaf is a quick bread, so it will be soft but will not rise big. If your bread flat or sunken in the middle, it might be beause of Over-mixing. Another reason could be expired baking powder/soda.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes you can. Substitute buttermilk with 1 cup soy milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Once curdled use it in the recipe.

How do I store this loaf?

I usually leave it on the counter for a day and refrigerate in an air-tight box for 3-4 days. If serving from the refrigerator, reheat the required portion in the microwave and serve warm.

Can I bake this in an air fryer?

I personally have not tried baking in my Air-fryer. But yes you can. I don't want give temperature and timing as i have not tried it personally. Will make the same recipe soon and update it here.

Breakfast quick bread made with oats and chocolate

Step by Step Instructions to Make Mocha Loaf Cake.

Please check recipe card below for exact measurements of each ingredient used and also for the detailed instructions

Measure all the ingredients and keep it ready on the counter. Mix in instant coffee and water, keep aside.
In a wide bowl mix in all the dry ingredients. Flour, oats, and cocoa. Add in the chopped walnuts and pumpkin seeds too. (Please read notes in recipe card)
If not adding the nuts and seeds now, sprinkle little flour mix into the nuts and seeds and keep aside to add finally.
In another wide bowl, take buttermilk and sugar mix it together. add the baking soda and baking powder to this. Let it sit for 5 minutes to turn fluffy.
Add ½ cup water to the buttermilk bowl, add that water too. Mix well to combine. Add in the instant coffee mix. If adding vanilla extract add now. Mix well. Finally add oil and mix well.

Now slowly mix in the flour mix in 3 batches into wet ingredients. Using a whisk and later a spatula to get a uniform mix. Finally add the nuts and seeds and give it a mix
If you find the batter too thick, add ¼ cup warm water to it and mix.
Be careful while folding the dry and mix, do not beat vigorously. Be light and gentle. I prefer to use my spatula, cut and fold method.
You can bake the cake into a single loaf or make them as single serve small muffins or mini loaves. Whichever pan you are using, grease them with oil and line it with a parchment.

Baking oats mocha loaf in different baking pans

I made 3 batches one as a big loaf, one as 12 large muffins and 16 mini loaves.
Preheat the oven to 160C. If baking as single large loaf, bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. If baking as muffins it will be ready in 25-30 minutes. Keep an eye on them after 25 minutes.
Once done, take them out of the oven, let it sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes. Remove them onto the wire rack.
Let it cool, Enjoy them. My boys were super happy to enjoy them something so chocolatey and hearty.

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