Best Ever Chocolate Oatmeal
A delicious and wholesome breakfast combining rich cocoa and hearty oats, perfect for starting your day.
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- 90 g quick-cooking oats Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free option.
- 90 g rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Use unsweetened cocoa powder for best results.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 475 ml non-dairy milk Almond, soy, or oat milk work well.
- 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup Can be replaced with mashed bananas for sweetness.
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds Can substitute with flaxseeds.
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons chopped chocolate
- 1 serving Fresh fruit Such as bananas, berries, or apples.
- 1 tablespoon Nut butter Almond butter or peanut butter are great options.
Instructions
Preparation
- Measure out your quick-cooking oats, rolled oats, cocoa powder, and salt into a medium saucepan.
Cooking
- Place the saucepan on medium heat and stir the dry ingredients until evenly combined.
- Pour in the non-dairy milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chia seeds. Mix well.
- Increase the heat slightly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check the consistency and add more non-dairy milk if too thick.
- Divide the oatmeal into serving bowls.
- Top with chopped chocolate, fresh fruits, and a dollop of nut butter.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Best Ever Chocolate Oatmeal can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving.