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
InstructionsÂ
- 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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Breakfast Oatmeal Cupcakes To Go
I had this for breakfast this morning… And boy was it super delicious! 😀 I added a hint of cinnamon to it and sliced up a banana in it too… I used water and had a glass of milk with it which was the absolutely perfect combination! 🙂 Sweet chocolaty warm oatmeal with a cool glass of creamy milk <3
Tomorrow – chocolate oatmeal.
But, this morning was hands down the best oatmeal EVER.
1/3 cup oats
milk to cover the oats
2T of fresh pumpkin puree
a small handful of fresh cranberries
1T (or so) real maple syrup
Stick it in the microwave for 1 min 30 sec and voila – oatmeal magic!!
I love rolledcoats with coconut butter, ghiradelli dark chic chips and almond milk! I seriously look forward to breakfast every morning:)
Dang. Auto correct haha …..choc. chips
I just now found this recipe…..man oh man why hasn’t this come into my life sooner!!!
Wow.. Breakfast has become my favorite meal!!! Thanx a bunch 4 all the yummy recipes:)
PS.. I made the 5 minute chocolate oatmeal this morning… by far my favorite thus far… Thank u thank u thank u!!!!
Soooo…just thought I’d officially tell you that this is my new favorite blog. Thanks!
In other news…I also thought I’d share with you the phenomenal oatmeal I just had for dinner…yes, oatmeal for dinner. (the joys of being a single gal lol)
I don’t have exact measurements since I just eyeball everything, but let’s say:
1/2 cup of canned pumpkin
1/2 cup of old fashioned oats
1/2 cup of dried cranberries
3/4 cup of CHOCOLATE almond milk
tsp of maple syrup
generous sprinkles of cinnamon and nutmeg
I’m literally trying to lick the bowl clean lmao! This is actually my second dose of oatmeal for the day since I tried out your flourless chocolate chip cookies this afternoon…YUM-OH!
Thanks for all of the fantastic recipes…they will be especially helpful in my mission to subtly convert my boyfriends and besties to my new vegan lifestyle!
correction: that should be boyfriend…singular! lmao
LOL!
Thanks for sharing your recipe. It sounds delicious!!
I like to make my oatmeal by eyeballing it and mixing a large spoonful of Earth Balance Margarine witha a large spoonful of All Fruit strawberry jam, microwaving it til it melts (doesnt take long) and then mixing in rolled oats until it is crumbly but still wet. Salty, sweet, warm, yummy. Mmm….You can also put it in the oven til its crispy and make granola.
But due to my chocolate addiction this may be my new oatmeal go-to. 😉
Just made this this morning…absolute heaven! I just wish I had more. Thanks for the easy, delicious recipe.
LOVE, Katie, LOVE! I don’t know how I missed this post the first time around but OMG Delish! I made it this morning for the munchkins and we can’t have oats so I subbed with quinoa flakes, added about 2 TB (for a double batch) of honey and threw some raisins after it cooked and, in the words of my 3 year old, it was DEEEEEEEE-WISHOUS! Absolutely perfect for a snowy morning!
i am completely addicted to chocolate oatmeal now. I must remind myself that ahahaha it’s healthyyy! amazing. thanks so much x)
Omigosh!! This oatmeal is sooooo good! It’s so filling though…….. Probably shouldn’t hav eaten the whole bowl 🙂 thanks so much!!!
By the way…. Can you add nutrition infor for this recipe?
I just ate this for lunch. It was a great pick-me-up since I am sick today :))
One word- AMAZING! I absolutely loved this oatmeal! I followed the recipe but skipped the banana (allergic). It turned out great and I’m so inspired now- so many oatmeal possibilities swirling in my mind!
So I have to say… I found this website and was intrigued… I’m a huge sugar addict, but its been having negative affects on my health..one bite and I can’t stop! plus I’m trying to tone down… I found your site and was super intrigued… I made this recipe this morning and was won over. I just want to thank you for making this wonderful site with all of its beautiful photos, wit humor and great recipes. I’m looking forward to a healthier year now with your blog’s support 🙂 Thank you Thank You xox
Aww thank YOU for such a sweet comment! 🙂