Chocolate Spice Oatmeal
Indulge in a comforting and decadent breakfast with this Chocolate Spice Oatmeal, a perfect blend of rich chocolatey goodness and warming spices. Made with wholesome rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe transforms your morning routine into a luxurious treat. Sweetened with brown sugar and finished with melted dark chocolate chips, this creamy oatmeal strikes the perfect balance between hearty and indulgent. Customize it with your choice of milk—dairy or plant-based—and top it off with crunchy nuts or fresh fruit like bananas or berries for added texture and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this two-serving breakfast is the ultimate way to start your day with a touch of warmth and sweetness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds or pecans)
- fresh fruit (optional, e.g., sliced bananas or berries)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Pour in the milk and water, then stir to combine the ingredients evenly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let the oatmeal simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
When the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency, remove it from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of dark chocolate chips. Allow the chips to melt slightly before stirring them in for a richer chocolate flavor.
Top with chopped nuts and fresh fruit if desired, then serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.1 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 763 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.5 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 581 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1373 mg | 29% | |
*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.
