Best Ever Chocolate Oatmeal
This rich and creamy chocolate oatmeal tastes like dessert but is a wholesome, plant-based breakfast made in one pot and ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1–2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup (90 g) quick-cooking or rolled oats (or a 50–50 mix)
2 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups (475 ml) non-dairy milk
1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (or preferred sweetener)*
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flax (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
Optional Toppings:
Fresh fruit (raspberries, banana, strawberries)
Nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
Extra chocolate shavings
Instructions
Add Dry Ingredients: In a sauté pan or saucepan over medium heat, combine oats, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir well to incorporate cocoa evenly.
Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in non-dairy milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and optional chia or flax. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy. (Oatmeal will thicken more as it cools.)
Serve: Spoon into bowls, top with chopped chocolate and any toppings you like.
Storage: Enjoy fresh or store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water to loosen it up.
Notes
Texture Tip: Quick oats = creamy, rolled oats = hearty. Mix both for the best combo!
Sweetener Options: Maple syrup can be swapped for agave, date syrup, coconut sugar, or brown sugar.
Creaminess Level: Use all milk for richness, or swap half with water for a lighter version.
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