Chocolate Oatmeal Recipe
Chocolate oatmeal is a rich and creamy stovetop oatmeal made with cocoa powder. Top this cocoa oatmeal with melty chocolate chips, a drizzle of cream and fresh berries for a quick, easy and healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Equipment
- 1 sauce pan or small pot
- 1 fine mesh strainer, optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 2 - 4 tablespoons (30 - 60 ml) maple syrup or honey, to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (10 g) Dutch processed powder
- 1½ cups (135 g) old fashioned or rolled oats
Instructions
- Pour the milk and into a large pan or small pot, along with the cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract. Sift the cocoa powder into the pan on top of the other ingredients. Stir everything together to incorporate. Once the other ingredients are fully combined, stir in the oats.1 cup (240 ml) water, 1 cup (240 ml) milk, 2 - 4 tablespoons (30 - 60 ml) maple syrup or honey, to taste, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional , ¼ teaspoon salt , 2 tablespoons (10 g) Dutch processed powder, 1½ cups (135 g) old fashioned or rolled oats
- Cook over medium heat for about 10 - 15 minutes,stirring frequently, until the oatmeal has thickened.
- Evenly divide the chocolate oatmeal into two bowls. Top the oatmeal with your preferred toppings. I love adding a drizzle of cream or half and half, along with a some chocolate chips and fresh raspberries.
Notes
Store: Place the chocolate oatmeal in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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