Natural Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Start your day off right with Natural Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal, a wholesome and indulgent breakfast packed with rich, chocolatey flavor and creamy peanut butter goodness. This easy-to-make recipe combines hearty rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, and natural peanut butter, offering a balanced blend of protein, fiber, and nutrients to fuel your morning. Sweetened naturally with a touch of maple syrup or honey and finished with a splash of vanilla, this oatmeal is as comforting as it is nutritious. Customize your bowl with optional toppings like dark chocolate chips, banana slices, crunchy granola, or chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this plant-based and customizable recipe is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or just looking for a satisfying start to your day, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal is sure to become a breakfast staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1.5 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts or granola (optional, for topping)
- 0.5 banana banana slices (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, milk, water, and a pinch of salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir to mix all ingredients well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring consistently to prevent sticking or clumping.
Continue to cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oatmeal has thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in natural peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls.
Top each serving with optional toppings, such as dark chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, granola, or banana slices, for added flavor and texture.
Serve warm and enjoy your Natural Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 451 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.1 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1556 mg | 33% | |
*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.
