Description
Indulge in this comforting Healthy Brownie Batter Oatmeal that combines cocoa, banana, and oats for a nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate chips or nuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine rolled oats, almond milk, cocoa powder, mashed banana, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir to dissolve the cocoa and mix the banana evenly.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5–7 minutes, stirring more frequently as it thickens, until the oats are cooked and the mixture reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute (it will thicken further).
- Serve warm, topped with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter if desired.
Notes
For extra creaminess, mash the banana very well or briefly blend it with the milk before cooking. If the oatmeal becomes too thick, thin with a splash of almond milk until you reach the texture you like.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 7.8g
- Protein: 9.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg