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Home » Breakfast » Overnight oats and oatmeal

Chocolate Oatmeal

March 26, 2018 by Helena Leave a Comment

Start your day right with this simple and delicious Chocolate Oatmeal. A healthy breakfast that is super fast to make in the microwave, ready in just 5 minutes. It’s like dessert for breakfast AND it is good for you.

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Oatmeal is so versatile and a great breakfast that is both healthy and fast to make. Just like this Carrot cake oatmeal.

Microwave oatmeal is perfect for busy mornings when you still want something warming and filling. Another one of my favourite microwave oatmeal recipes is this Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal.

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Ingredients

This easy chocolate oatmeal recipe is healthy and fast to make with just a few basic ingredients listed below.

For the ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • Quick cooking oats, the perfect choice for this speedy oatmeal recipe, the oats are cooked in the microwave in just a few minutes!
  • Banana – Use half a mashed banana to sweeten and give this chocolate banana oatmeal a great flavor. Save the other half of the banana and slice it for topping.
  • Water, this oatmeal has half water and the other half milk.
  • Milk, use a milk of choice. For a dairy free and vegan oatmeal recipe, use a plant based milk like almond or oat milk.
  • Peanut butter, use smooth or crunchy and preferably all natural. For an allergy friendly oatmeal, use sun butter or leave it out.
  • Cocoa powder, unsweetened and good quality for a rich chocolate flavor
  • Cinnamon and a little salt gives these oats a great flavor.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions


In a large microwave safe bowl, add all the ingredients and stir very well. It will look lumpy but don’t worry, it will all come together after it is cooked. 


Cook on hight heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes. (Microwave times will vary depending on wattage.)When the oatmeal is cooked, take it out from the microwave carful not to burn your fingers. Stir the oatmeal well and let it sit for a minute and then stir again. If you like a creamier oatmeal, add a little more milk to your preferred consistency.

Ad some toppings of your choice, the some vanilla yoghurt, fresh fruit or berries, chopped nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup.


Toppings

Top with the other half of the banana and or your favorite berries. I love raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and cherries when they are in season. The great thing is that almost everything goes well with chocolate, because well, it is chocolate!

Substitutions and variations

  • Nuts – Add some chopped nuts like walnuts, almonds or pecans to this healthy chocolate oatmeal.  
  • Protein – For some added protein, stir in 1 tablespoon of chocolate protein powder. Add a little more milk or water if the consistency is too thick. 
  • Gluten-free – Although oats are naturally gluten-free, they can contain traces of gluten. To ensure a gluten-free oatmeal, use a brand that is certified gluten-free.
  • Sweetness – This chocolate oatmeal recipe is not overly sweet, only sweetened by banana. For a sweeter oatmeal, stir in a little maple syrup or brown sugar, or top with extra maple syrup.
  • Vegan – To make this a vegan oatmeal, use a plant based milk like almond or oat milk.
  • Nut butter, the peanut butter adds flavor and protein to this oatmeal. Other nut butters can also be used, or sun butter for an allergy friendly oatmeal.

If you are looking for more quick oatmeal recipes, try this Matcha Latte Oatmeal and this Açai Blueberry Oatmeal or this Strawberry Banana Oatmeal.

Storage

This chocolate peanut butter oatmeal recipe makes one portion and that comes together really quick and easy. It tastes best when eaten straight away. But if you have leftovers, you can store them in and airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

The longer the cooked oatmeal sits, the firmer consistency it will get. Stir in some extra milk or water for a creamier consistency. 

To re-heat leftover oatmeal, heat in a microwave safe bowl, heat in 30 sec intervals until piping hot. Stir in a little milk or water as needed. 

I don’t recommend freezing this oatmeal recipe.

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Chocolate Oatmeal
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

Start your day right with this simple and delicious Chocolate Oatmeal. A healthy breakfast that is super fast to make in the microwave, ready in just 5 minutes. It’s like dessert for breakfast AND it is good for you.

Servings: 1 serving
Author: Helena
Ingredients
  • ½ cup quick oats (porridge oats)
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup milk of your choice
  • ½ ripe banana, mashed (save the other half for topping)
  • 1-2 teaspoon cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon peanut butter
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • fruit or berries for topping (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a large microwave safe bowl, add all the ingredients and stir very well. It will look lumpy but don't worry, it will all come together after it is cooked. 

  2. Cook on hight heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes. (Microwave times will vary depending on wattage.)When the oatmeal is cooked, take it out from the microwave carful not to burn your fingers. Stir the oatmeal well and let it sit for a minute and then stir again. If you like a creamier oatmeal, add a little more milk to your preferred consistency.

  3. Ad some toppings of your choice, the some vanilla yoghurt, fresh fruit or berries, chopped nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup.

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