Chocolate oatmeal?! Is there really such a thing?
Oh my goodness, yes! In just 5 minutes, you can make this decadent-yet-good-for-you chocolate oatmeal for one.
It’s like dessert for breakfast!
I don’t let chance dictate whether my day gets off to a good start. I’d rather make sure it’ll be a good day… by consuming chocolate first thing.
Sometimes, it’s in the form of my Chocolate Banana Bread.
Or this ultra creamy Vegan Chocolate Mousse.
But often, it simply means mixing a spoonful of chocolate peanut butter into my morning oatmeal, or cutting a big hunk off a 100% chocolate bar to eat on the side of whatever breakfast I might be having.
It’s not possible to eat chocolate and frown at the same time.
Really, it’s not. Try it!
Am I wrong? Can you do it?
Well, then at least I got you to eat some chocolate!
What’s your favorite way to eat oatmeal?
Is there a specific way you always prepare it?
Or maybe you don’t like oatmeal at all?
For inspiration, here are some of my favorites:
Over 50 Healthy Oatmeal Recipes
Chocolate Oatmeal Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 overripe banana (here's a banana-free version)
- 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- sweetener of choice, as desired
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. When it starts to bubble, stir occasionally. Sweeten as desired. You can also make this up the night before if you wish.View Nutrition Facts
Notes
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Can I substitute soy milk instead of dairy milk???
lol of course. I never use dairy milk :).
One question madam :D.
I do understand what “tsp” stands for, but, God knows, i just can’t figure the “T” out :). Sorry for such a question. So, what does it stand for?
There are so mannnnny wonderful things on your page that i wanna try, yet i can’t, before i don’t figure out the mysterious T 😉
tablespoon 🙂
Sooooo, if T is tablespoon what does TSP then stand for?? I always thought that TSP is like tablespoon?!?!?
AAAAAAA GOT IT, GOT IT!!! Silly me. T tablespoon, tsp teaspoon 😛 !!!! Sorry for bothering!!! silly silly me
orry for the confusion!!
Does anyone know the nutrition info on this recipe? It looks fantastic, can’t wait to try it!!
I followed the recipe exactly, but used skim milk and stevia. 373 calories, 62 carbs, 5 fat, 16 protein, 8 fibre and 35 calcium.
I make chocolate oatmeal with chocolate almond milk instead of cocoa and vanilla. Then I just slice a banana on top… Delish!
MMMM, very good idea!! Love it
Mmm, this is so tasty! I did have to add the sugar for extra sweetness though. After cooking, I blended it mostly smooth in the magic bullet, and served with just a tiny splash of milk. It tastes just like eating choc-banana cake batter – and that’s plenty fine with me!
As I have a gastric band, the one serve of your recipe gives me 3 serves, and you can be sure I will be making this every few days for my breakfast. Tasty, healthy and filling – what more could I ask for?
On a side note – every time I google for a type of recipe (‘cold oat pudding’ bought me here this time) your blog ends up in the first few results. I love your site, and I’m slowly trying out your recipes 🙂
Aw lol!
This is definitely one of my favorite recipes! I love it! I usually make it at night while I’m studying as a snack and save the rest in the fridge for breakfast. To sweeten it I add 2 stevia packets and stir in a few chocolate chips until they melt. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Just had this for breakfast with some fresh strawberries on top. Mmmmm! Thanks Katie! BTW- My daughter’s name is Katie (short for Katerina). Is your name short for anything?
Kathryn… I’ve always LOVED the name Katerina, though. It sounds so beautiful, like a ballerina… or a superhero ;).
This oatmeal is sooooo yummy. I made it this weekend and in doing my calculations was a little surprised at the calorie count (I always forget how high of a calorie fruit bananas are). With that said I sat down after my workout with only eating 1/2 of it in mind. OHHHHHH NO! It was so good i devoured it in 5 minutes! Forget 5 minutes to make it 🙂
This is so good! Eating it right now. It feels too sinful to eat for breakfast..oh well!
Talk about making a huge bowl of oatmeal! I normally down a bowl of oatmeal in about 2 minutes but I’m sure struggling to finish this one! The chocolate taste is so rich =D