Double Chocolate Oatmeal
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This double chocolate oatmeal is a quick and healthy breakfast recipe. Chocolate flavored oats are sweetened with maple syrup, topped with strawberries and chocolate chips!
Could you say no to a bowl of double chocolate oatmeal? I couldn’t and wouldn’t.
Using rolled oats means that the cooking time is pretty quick and you are done and ready to serve this double chocolate oatmeal in about 10 minutes.
If you feel that 10 minutes is still way too long to include into your morning schedule, what about making Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats or Mango Overnight Oats instead?
How to make double chocolate oatmeal
The prep takes about a minute or two and the cooking somewhere between 5 and 7 minutes depending on how you like your oatmeal.
In a pot, combine water, milk, salt and oats. Bring it to a boil, add cocoa powder and reduce the heat to low. Stir constantly for 5-7 minutes or until you are happy with its consistency.
Turn off the heat and stir in maple syrup. I usually add 4 tablespoons but you can add less or more. This is entirely up to you as everyone likes something else. At last stir in the chocolate chips.
Divide into 2 bowls and top with strawberries. Again, how much strawberries you add is up to you.
What else can I use to top this double chocolate oatmeal?
Choice of toppings is entirely up to you but berries go really well with this double chocolate oatmeal. My most favorites are strawberries. Banana is also a great choice and makes your breakfast oatmeal more filling.
Chopped nuts such pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts will make you feel full longer. Chia seeds or sunflower seeds are also an option.
You can also add your favorite dried fruits.
Useful tips for making double chocolate oatmeal
- Cocoa powder – you can use either Dutch processed or natural cocoa powder in this recipe.
- Make sure to use a wide-bottomed pot for faster cooking.
- The cooking time may vary. This will depend on how thick you like your oatmeal. I like to turn off the heat after 7 minutes, cover the pot with a lid and let it sit for 1 or 2 minutes before serving.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey.
If you like using oats in baking, I highly recommend making this Apple Oatmeal Bake for your next brunch or warm weekend breakfast.
Double Chocolate Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled Oats (100g)
- 1 cup Milk (250ml)
- 1 cup Water (250ml)
- A pinch of Salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp Maple Syrup
- ¼ cup Chocolate Chips (40g)
- 12 Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- In a pot, combine rolled oats, milk, water and salt. Cover it with a lid and bring to a boil. Remove the lid, reduce the heat to low and add cocoa powder. Stir constantly for 5 to 7minutes or until the oats are cooked and you are happy with their consistency.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the maple syrup and chocolate chips. Divide into 2 bowls, top with strawberries and extra chocolate chips.
Notes
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey.
- The cooking time may vary. This will depend on how thick you like your oatmeal.
- Use any toppings you like – raspberries, blueberries, bananas, nuts, seeds, ….
- Chocolate chips can be omitted or substituted with chocolate shavings.
Really glad I found this, it’s so quick to make and so nice! I wanted a quick snack before bed so I halved it, I didn’t add the chocolate chips or berries and it was still really tasty. This will defo be my go to snack from now on, thanks :)
I could never say no to a bowl of chocolate oatmeal. But now your talking DOUBLE chocolate oatmeal and I just don’t know if I can stand it! I will have to have TWO bowls :)
:) Oatmeal is good for you so 2 bowls are perfectly fine by me :)
Double chocolate? I am so in and I know my family would love this too!
You will love it, Ellen :)
I wouldn’t even dream of saying no to double chocolate oatmeal. Our breakfasts have been missing on inspiration — this dish would be absolutely perfect to kick our breakfasts up several notches.
Definitely! :)
Oh God, now this is my favorite breakfast! I want to eat it every day! I’m sure this is very tasty. An interesting mix of ingredients. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Omg – I’ve never even thought of making chocolate oatmeal before. Wow! All of a sudden I’m really excited for breakfast this morning. Ha!
:) That’s good to hear, Lisa!