Make a healthy chocolate breakfast in just 7 minutes! This Chocolate Oatmeal will satisfy your cravings, and keep you full for hours. Sweetened with banana it's easy to make vegan & gluten-free.
Why this will be your new favorite breakfast
- A healthy way to have chocolate for breakfast - do you really need more reason than that?
- It's quick so you can make it even on busy mornings
- It's easy - just mix, simmer and serve
- Acidic blueberries lighten up the heavier chocolate oatmeal
- Multiple textures keeps the it interesting
- You can top it with what you have - most fruits and berries work great, especially if they're a bit tart!
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Oatmeal - choose certified gluten-free oats if you need this to be gluten-free
- Vanilla sugar can be swapped for vanilla powder or vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder can be switched for sweetened cocoa powder, if you don't mind the added sugar
- Peanut butter - go for smooth or crunchy, but make sure it's without salt (and sugar, for a healthy option)
- Milk - low fat, full fat and dairy-free versions work, and it can also be switched fully or in part for water
- Raw cacao nibs can be skipped or switched for regular chocolate chips for a more indulgent version
- Blueberries can be swapped for other fruits and berries that are little bit tart - raspberries, strawberries, kiwi and plums are all great options
How to make it
- Peel the banana and mash it in a saucepan
- Add oatmeal
- Add cocoa powder, vanilla sugar and salt
- Add peanut butter
- Mix well to create a paste. Try not to mash it too much, just mix.
- Add milk and raw cacao nibs
- Mix, then place over medium-high heat
- Once it starts to simmer, lower the heat to medium-low and mix constantly to avoid burning
- Cook for about 3 minutes, until thickened
- To serve, place in a bowl
- Top with blueberries
- Follw with raw cacao nibs. You can also add more peanut butter and milk at this stage.
Tips & tricks
- Make it vegan by using a non-dairy milk alternative (or water)
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free oats
- Don't mash the oats when mixing, or the end product will be a bit pasty
- To avoid burning stir constantly once the oatmeal starts to simmer
Recipe FAQ
Is oatmeal gluten-free?
Yes and no. Oats are naturally gluten-free but they often get contaminated by gluten-containing grains like barley and wheat. If you need this to be gluten-free, make sure to choose certified gluten-free oats.
Can I skip the banana?
Yes, but then you might need to add something else to sweeten - for example some honey or maple syrup.
Can I make this for kids?
Yes, kids love this chocolate oatmeal since it's sweet and chocolatey.
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Recipe
Chocolate Oatmeal with Peanut Butter & Blueberries
Print RateServings: 1 serving
Calories: 604kcal
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Active cooking time 7 minutes
Total time: 7 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla sugar or vanilla powder/vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon raw cacao nibs optional
To serve
- ⅔ cup blueberries or other fruit or berries
- raw cacao nibs optional
- peanut butter optional
- milk optional
Instructions
- Peel the banana and place in the bottom of a saucepan. Mash it well with a fork.1 banana
- Add oats, cacao powder, vanilla sugar, salt and peanut butter and mix well, to a paste.½ cup oatmeal, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon vanilla sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoon peanut butter
- Mix in milk and raw cacao nibs.1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon raw cacao nibs
- Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Once it starts simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, until thickened. Then take off the heat and serve immediately.
- To serve, place in a bowl and top with blueberries, peanut butter, cacao nibs and milk.⅔ cup blueberries, raw cacao nibs, peanut butter, milk
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Oatmeal - choose certified gluten-free oats if you need this to be gluten-free
- Unsweetened cocoa powder can be switched for sweetened cocoa powder, if you don't mind the added sugar
- Peanut butter - go for smooth or crunchy, but make sure it's without salt (and sugar, for a healthy option)
- Milk - low fat, full fat and dairy-free versions work, and it can also be switched fully or in part for water
- Raw cacao nibs can be skipped or switched for regular chocolate chips for a more indulgent version
- Blueberries can be swapped for other fruits and berries that are little bit tart - raspberries, strawberries, kiwi and plums are all great options
Tips & tricks
- Make it vegan by using a non-dairy milk alternative (or water)
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free oats
- Don't mash the oats when mixing, or the end product will be a bit pasty
- To avoid burning stir constantly once the oatmeal starts to simmer
Nutrition
Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 1156mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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Mahy
I am so ready to start a day with this oatmeal. One of those dishes that set the right mood for the day. Yum, too!
Chris Collins
Now this is my kind of breakfast! Definitely giving this a try tomorrow as I have all the ingredients on hand 🙂
Emily Liao
This chocolate oatmeal was amazing! Loved the combination with blueberries as well 🙂
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
Such a delicious breakfast option and perfect for the kids on school mornings! Definitely going to be making this.
Anita
This is a nice change to may plain oatmeal porridge for breakfast, so delicious, and even healthier with the addition of fruits and peanut butter. Yummy!