Why save the weekends for indulgence? Our chocolate oatmeal is sure to satisfy even the most picky of chocolate lovers. Our recipe includes a rich and fresh twist with cream cheese and fruit to make sure you are leaving the breakfast table satisfied.

The True Trifecta: Our Chocolate Oatmeal Recipe With Cream Cheese & Fruit

Oatmeal has long since ceased to be a boring breakfast. The creamy mash made from rolled oats is not only healthy and filling, but also incredibly versatile. With a few simple ingredients, you can turn your everyday oatmeal into a true adventure in taste. While chocolate and breakfast may seem like too much for a weekday, we assure you that this oatmeal is the right choice!

Oatmeal is one of those easy breakfast fixes, and it’s impossible to ignore the health benefits that come with it: Rolled oats are an excellent source of fiber and contain many important nutrients such as iron, magnesium, and zinc. When combined with chocolate, what may have otherwise been a balanced, yet boring, meal is transformed into a sweet delight that you can rest assured is wholesome nonetheless.

We could really wax poetic about this recipe, and indeed we will, briefly, at least! As noted, the chocolate in our recipe provides a pleasant sweetness. But, that’s not all that’s happening flavor-wise. The cream cheese and yogurt that the oatmeal is spooned over rounds off the hearty dish perfectly with its creamy, yet slightly tart note. Plus, the fruit you serve on top will not only add a pop of flavor, but a pop of color as well! What’s not to love? Best of all, our chocolate oatmeal is quick and easy to prepare in just under 30 inutes. So, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet treat in between.

Chocolate oatmeal offers all the goodness, nutrient an flavorwise, that we should demand of our first meal of the day. So grab your ingredients and let’s get started!

If you’re looking for other ways to brighten your morning breakfast, we would reccomend you check out our buzzy coffee overnight oats, cozy cinnamon apple overnight oats, and our sunshiney lemon curd overnight oats.

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL

Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
2 cups milk or plant-based milk
2 teaspoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons finely chopped chocolate
1 ⅓ cups cottage cheese
Fresh fruit of choice, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the rolled oats, milk, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly.
Next add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder. Let the chocolate oatmeal simmer for about 5-10 minutes until it reaches a creamy consistency. Finally, stir in the chopped chocolate.
In a separate bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and yogurt until well combined. Spoon the warm chocolate oatmeal over the mixture.
Finally, top the oatmeal with your choice of fruit. Your delicious, chocolatey breakfast is ready.