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
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Mariya says
Oh, I added some coconut before serving. It’s a nice touch.
Nalla says
I put all these ingredients in a blender, added some ice, and made it into a smoothie bowl. The only used 1/2 tbs cocoa powder since the oatmeal wasn’t going to expand and soak it up. It turned out delicious! Thank you for the recipe
Marwa says
Oh my godness! I’ve literally been missing out on life! I tried this recipe and I am HOOKED! Lovve itt! Thank you!❤️
kathie says
my favorite oatmeal recipe is so close to this they’re like cousins. I don’t have a microwave, so I steep my oatmeal. A cup of rolled oats in a ceramic bowl with a cup of boiling water and cover with a ceramic saucer for five minutes. Then I add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar , Some brown sugar, milk and butter and I’m happy happy. It taste like a caramel apple. But if I add cocoa while I am steeping my oatmeal I’ll bet it will taste like a chocolate covered Apple. I don’t have any cocoa powder on hand so I think I’ll try an envelope of Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix! Thank you for the wonderful recipes
Elyse says
How long will this keep for if I were to double the batch and make ahead for work breakfasts?
This is delicious!!!!!!
Skye says
I just made this and wow!!! I’ve never been able to make a bowl of oatmeal that I’ve truly enjoyed and this one is amazing!! I’m even a little thrown off that it’s healthy because it tastes so good! I topped mine off with some chocolate chips and it was delicious! Thank you for this awesome recipe!
Alexandra Litzsinger says
So delicious! It’s like having dessert for breakfast! I added an extra date for sweetness, as well as a scoop of peanut putter (drool). A new favorite for anytime I’m craving comfort or chocolate 🙂
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Thank you so much for making it!
Melissa S. says
You didn’t mention what to do with the banana (just mush it up while it’s cooking?) but since my daughter and I don’t like “chunks” of banana in our oatmeal, I blended all of the ingredients, except for the oats, in the blender first then put the blended liquid onto the stove to cook with the oats. For the milk, I used half canned coconut milk and half water. I added chopped walnuts on top of mine. Delish!
Kayla says
I do this completely different and its SO much easier! I use cocoa pebbles, they’re basically oats and already chocolaty. I put some cocoa pebbles in a bowl with VERY LITTLE milk, like a bit less than a normal bowl of cereal. I microwave it for 2:30 mins and mix it. Then I add in more cocoa pebbles so that it isn’t all soggy and has texture. Put enough to make another small bowl of cereal. Then stir it up till it thickens. It’s basically cereal but with a whole new look and texture! (Beware of how hard it is to scrub off a bowl once it dries!)
Kiki says
Super tasty, easy and healthy. I like to skip the sweetener and add some peanut butter and/or berries on top. However, one serving in gigantic and I struggled to finish it, so I’ve halved the recipe.
Sy says
I was more looking into this to see what I needed to make my instant oatmeal chocolatey, so I’m going to try to make it with a little less milk, no banana, and microwaved because I have less time than necessary. I will reply to this message with the outcome, but for now, take 5 stars just for the info and fun reading and nice pictures. Have a nice day/night!!
Michael says
I mix chocolate protein shake powder with 1 teaspoon of sugar and one packet artificial sweetener in water, add to quick oatmeal, microwave for 2 minutes and sprinkle on some cinnamon. Then add low fat soy milk. Yummy and nutritious in just a few minutes. Drink at least 8 oz. water to help aid digestion.
Rebekah says
Do you cut up the banana? Or mash it up?
Marylou says
I love rolled oats, with either almond milk, or lactose free white or chocolate low fat milk. I stir in some semi-sweet chocolate chips and I top it with some low sugar, low-fat lemon yogurt…… I know it sounds like a strange combination but it is so Yummy!!
If I use chocolate milk I don’t add chocolate chips.