Chocolate Oatmeal
Chocolate oatmeal is a warm, creamy breakfast that brings together hearty oats and rich chocolate flavor in a way that feels simple but a little more fun.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 4 cups milk
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the oats, milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring often.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the oatmeal has thickened.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Serve warm with your favorite toppings if desired.
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Notes
- Whisk the cocoa in well: Stir well at the beginning so the cocoa powder mixes in smoothly and does not leave dry pockets in the oatmeal.
- Stir often as it cooks: This helps keep the oatmeal creamy and prevents it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Adjust the thickness: If the oatmeal gets too thick, stir in a splash of milk before serving.
- Add the chocolate chips at the end: Stirring them in after the oats are cooked helps them melt smoothly into the oatmeal.
- Serve right away: Chocolate oatmeal is best warm, while it is still creamy and the chocolate is fully melted.
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