This Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl recipe is the perfect start to the day! A healthy, filling breakfast that will kick start your morning, and at the same time, a chocolate treat that will boost your mood for the day š Itās the kind of recipe you can play around with endlessly to make it feel more like a dessert if you feel like it..or boost it up to make a perfectly perfect breakfast bowl. I have to say, itās hard to pick which way is best..maybe a bit of both!
Happy Fatherās Day to all the wonderful Dads out there! Every year we make a big fuss about Motherās Day and tend to low key Fatherās Day, this year ( so far) we have plans for Fatherās Day! Girls made all sorts of crafts and cards for hubby and weāre planning a fun trip. But whatās the perfect fatherās day without the perfect breakfast?
My sweet Dad on the other hand is so far away from me this year, so all I can do is post this chocolate oatmeal bowl for him, because I know for sure, this would make my dadās morning perfect. My Dad is a die hard chocoholic. A serious one. And heās very much a health conscious guy, so a decadent chocolate mousse tart wouldn’t lure him as much as this chocolate oatmeal bowl. And for that Iām making this recipe today, Love you sweetest and kindest DAD!
Alright so how would you serve up this chocolate oatmeal breakfast bowl? Thereās plenty of factors to consider hereāfirst off, do you like your oatmeal warm or cold? Do you like your oatmeal to be more of a pudding consistency or a watery consistency? Do you like it to be sugar free, and if not how would you sweeten it? And finally, which type of milk is your favorite? This recipe can be mae vegan with coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk or your favorite..and can be made with regular milk ( any fat concentration works)..and it could be made with water, but I really wouldnāt..Milk is my absolute choice.
So because Iām thinking of my dad today, I know he likes his oatmeal on the cold side, and I know he LOVES caramel (in moderation) so Iām drizzling it with my favorite homemade caramel sauce, and Iām making it a bit on the pudding consistency because thatās his favorite too! Then I topped it with more chocolate shavings, fresh raspberries and itās all ready! If I were serving this to my mom, oh boy, I would drizzle plenty more caramel sauce, some chocolate sauce, plenty of nuts, whipped cream on top and then some berries (sorry mom, but thatās the truth š ). My hubby on the other hand falls perfectly in between, but because heās watching his weight, he would do just the chocolate chips and nuts.
Now itās your turnāhow would you serve this? Some of my favorite toppings are nuts, they add an amazing crunch to the smooth oatmeal. Berries, melted chocolate, honey, maple syrup, bananas, and chopped Mejdool dates. If youāre a spice person, add in some cinnamon and chai spice ( you can find it in these Orange Chai Spice Date Muffins) or a touch of cayenne ( hello Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies).
A few tricks to get this recipe to your taste on the first time, use 1/4 cup less of milk if youāre serving this warm. And use 1/4 cup more if you like a loose consistency. If you prefer a super smooth pudding like texture, blend the chocolate oatmeal when itās cooked and serve it smooth. Or you may want to check this crowd pleasing instant chia chocolate pudding, or this good old chocolate pudding recipesāboth are seriously easy, one of them instant quick, and both ultra satisfying. However, for the record, a blender-ized chocolate oatmeal pudding has a different deeper oati-er taste, so depends on what youāre looking for š
For this chocolate oatmeal breakfast bowl, I use the microwave (feel free to use the stove if youāre not microwave friendly). Simply add the oats ( I used quick cooking oatsāfor the obvious reason of āquickā), a tablespoon and a half of coco, a tablespoon of brown sugar (substitute maple syrup, honey or your favorite sweetener) and chia seeds ( I love using chia seeds or 2 reasons, they add plenty of fibre goodness and they thicken up the oatmeal uniformly) andĀ then I add the milk. Then microwave until it bubbles. Cover and chill. Thatās all you need. I added 1/4 cup of coffee replacing the same amount of milk for an extra deep chocolate flavorāthatās optional but seriously good!
Now itās your turn, imagine your favorite way to start the day, and adjust this recipe to your taste..enjoy š This quantity makes 2 seriously extra large bowls–feel free to make 4 out of the recipe rather than 2 š
Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
This Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl recipe is the perfect start to the day! A healthy, filling breakfast that will kick start your morning, and at the same time, a chocolate treat that will boost your mood for the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats ( I used quick cooking)
- 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder Dutch Processed is best
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar (use maple syrup, honey or any sweetener or skip all together)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cup Milk ( any type) **see notes
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee or espresso ( optional or replace it with more milk)
- Toppings:
- Homemade Caramel Sauce
- Melted chocolate
- Chopped nuts
- Fresh Berries
- Honey
- Maple Syrup
- Granola
- Chocolate pieces
- Spices
Instructions
- Use 2 large bowls, place 1/2 cup of oats in each bowl, 1 1/2 Tablespoons of cocoa Powder, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 1 1/2 cups of milk and coffee total ( or all milk) in each bowl. Microwave the bowl for 2 minutes, mix the oatmeal with a spoon and microwave for another minute until it has bubbles.
- *use 4 bowls and divide the above into 2 for a smaller size bowl.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or over night. Chill if you prefer a cold oatmeal.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
- ** This liquid produces a thick oatmeal closer to a pudding consistency, served cold. If you prefer a warm oatmeal, remove 1/4 cup of liquid per bowl. If you prefer a runny oatmeal texture, add an extra 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of liquid per bowl.
I love having chocolate in my breakfast, so this oatmeal s making me drool! I love that it’s customizable too! I would add a drizzle of AB and some sliced strawbs to my bowl!
Thanks Bethany–it’s really very versatile–you’ll enjoy it! š