Dairy-Free Creamy Chocolate Oats
Indulge in a bowl of rich, creamy goodness with this Dairy-Free Creamy Chocolate Oats recipe—your ultimate plant-based breakfast solution! Made with hearty rolled oats and unsweetened almond milk, these luscious oats are infused with cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a hint of vanilla to create the perfect balance of decadent chocolate flavor and natural sweetness. Enhanced with chia seeds for extra nutrition and topped with sliced banana, dairy-free dark chocolate chips, and crunchy toasted almonds, this breakfast bowl is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick, easy, and nourishing way to start your day, whether you follow a dairy-free or vegan lifestyle. Perfect for cozy mornings, this recipe is your go-to for a healthy yet indulgent breakfast experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats and almond milk over medium heat.
Stir in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Add the chia seeds and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the oats are creamy and thickened to your liking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the oats sit for a minute or two to further thicken if needed.
Divide the oats into two bowls and top each with sliced banana, a tablespoon of dark chocolate chips, and a tablespoon of toasted almonds.
Serve warm and enjoy your nourishing dairy-free creamy chocolate oats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 892 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1008 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1323 mg | 28% | |
*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.
