Fitness Breakfast: Power Oatmeal
For mornings that require a little indulgence (I’m looking at you, Monday), this healthy chocolate oatmeal is here to make life sweeter! I’ll take any excuse I can to eat dessert for breakfast, but luckily you don’t need one thanks to this recipe. A warm cozy bowl of chocolate oats is just what I need to make a Monday feel like less of a Monday. Plus, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, with low-sugar options as well! So it’s basically a health food, right?Chocolate oatmeal is a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast recipe! This thick and creamy oatmeal is made with basic ingredients like rolled oats, cocoa powder, and plant-based milk. Made in 10 minutes, it tastes like a rich and chocolatey dessert, but it’s healthy enough for breakfast!Baked oats have become super trendy lately, where you blend up oats and bake them in the oven. Don’t get me wrong, baked oats are totally delicious, (and you can even make chocolate baked oats that taste like a chocolate brownie) but sometimes there’s nothing better than a classic nourishing bowl of oatmeal.Besides being DELICIOUS, this popular dish provides an ample amount of energizing complex carbohydrates, fiber, healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals so it will keep you full all morning long. This chocolate oatmeal recipe is my go-to whenever I’m craving dessert but want to stick to a healthy diet. They’re comforting, satisfying, filling,and delicious. The recipe tastes like an indulgent treat but it’s made with wholesome, guilt-free ingredients. That’s right – you can now enjoy dessert for breakfast with these 10-minute chocolate oats. What better way to guarantee a great day ahead than to start it with a chocolate-filled breakfast?You know those times when the cravings hit and you feel like you could pretty much eat an entire chocolate cake? Yeah, me too. But I am proud to say that I have a solution for the both of us: rich, creamy, chocolatey oatmeal!Oatmeal has been one of my go-to breakfasts recently. I always make it sweetened with only a mashed, ripe banana or some chopped up dates and nut milk, to keep it super creamy. One of my favorite things about oatmeal is how filling it is, and how nutritious it is! Oats are full of antioxidants, nutrients, fiber, can help with blood sugar control because they are so filling.Why you will love this Chocolate Porridge:Ready in less than 10 minutesEasy to customizeCan be made into overnight oats (so you can take em’ on the go in the morning!)10 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein per servingPacked with chocolatey flavourOne comment on the recipe: “Literally tastes like chocolate cake for breakfast it’s fabulous!”
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (note below about type of oats)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 2 dates, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. When it starts to bubble, stir occasionally. You can also make this up the night before if you wish.Serve: Scoop into a serving bowl, then top with your favourite toppings.This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Notes:Quick-cooking or instant oats will make the final texture more creamy, while rolled oats make it more hearty. I like to use both for the ultimate texture combination!While I love the flavor of this chocolate oatmeal unadorned, it’s excessively fantastic with toppings. Here are a few of my favorite ideas:Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notesFresh fruitDollop of peanut or almond butter Scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powderChopped nutsSprinkle of chocolate chips Shredded coconut
Notes
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Go here for the simple recipe: Whipped Coconut Cream
