Description
A warm, chocolatey oatmeal that feels like dessert for breakfast, high in fiber and perfect for quick meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ounce finely chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, toast the oats over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until they smell nutty.
- Add milk, cocoa powder, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Off the heat, stir in the dark chocolate and vanilla until melted and glossy.
- Adjust the consistency with hot milk if needed and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
For a microwave version, mix all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 90–120 seconds, then stir and finish with chocolate and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg