vegan / gluten free / oil free / refined sugar free / low fat
About this hot chocolate oatmeal
Hot chocolate oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts on Fall and Winter mornings. Sometimes I even enjoy it for dinner. It’s so cozy and comforting! Nevermind it’s super rich, creamy and decadent. It tastes just like sipping on a cup of hot cocoa.
Cooking essentials
- A small/medium sauce pan
- A whisk
Substitutions
- Gluten free old fashioned rolled oats: I have not tried any other type of oats so I do not recommend any other substitutions. Gluten free optional.
Fun + Nutritious topping ideas
Toppings are a great way to make this creamy oatmeal even more nutritious and satisfying.
- Fresh banana and strawberry slices
- Creamy peanut butter
- Cacao nibs
- Vanilla yogurt
- Flax, chia or hemp seeds
- Nuts and seeds. Macadamia nuts and hazelnuts are my favorite.
Oatmeal is one of my favorite things to make! If you like this hot chocolate oatmeal, I think you will love some of my other oat-based recipes
Hot Chocolate Oatmeal – Healthy Plant-Based Breakfast
Course: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy1
servings0
minutes20
minutes20
minutesIngredients
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp cacao powder
3/4 cup unsweetened oat milk (or nondairy milk of choice)
2 tbsp coconut sugar or pure maple syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup GF old-fashioned rolled oats
Directions
- Make the “hot chocolate.” Begin by adding just the water and cacao powder to your sauce pan. Whisk until the cacao powder is completely dissolved. Then add in the milk, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk again and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the oats. Once simmering, add in the oats and reduce heat to medium low. Allow oats to simmer until your desired thickness is reached, about 5-10 minutes. You’ll want to stir occasionally to prevent a film from forming on the top. Note that the oatmeal thickens when it sits. I like to remove mine from the heat while it is still fairly liquidy. By the time it cools enough to eat, it is the perfect consistency.
- Serve. Transfer oatmeal to your serving bowl and garnish with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- The original recipe is a single-serving.
- Oatmeal can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
Calories402
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
6.3g
10%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0g
- Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
- Sodium 501.2mg 21%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
77.9g
26%
- Dietary Fiber 9.7g 39%
- Sugars 24.3g
- Protein 11.1g 23%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
