Description
Sweet mornings welcome homemade chocolate banana oatmeal, a delightful breakfast blending rich cocoa and ripe bananas into creamy comfort. Nutritious ingredients merge seamlessly, promising delicious energy that satisfies and nourishes you through the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 ripe banana
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Finishing Touches:
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced banana
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts
Instructions
- Bring water to a vigorous boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- Pour oats into the boiling water, immediately reducing heat to low simmer.
- Incorporate mashed banana, rich cocoa powder, natural sweetener, and delicate salt into the simmering oatmeal.
- Gently stir the mixture every couple of minutes, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and develop a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Continue cooking for approximately 5-7 minutes until oats reach a tender, creamy consistency with a glossy appearance.
- Transfer the aromatic chocolate banana oatmeal to serving bowls, preparing to garnish with optional complementary toppings like sliced almonds, fresh banana coins, or a drizzle of additional honey.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting honey or maple syrup amounts to suit personal taste preferences.
- Experiment with different cocoa powder types like Dutch-processed or raw cacao for varied flavor intensity.
- Use ripe, spotty bananas for maximum natural sweetness and deeper banana flavor profile.
- For dairy-free and vegan options, replace honey with maple syrup and use plant-based milk instead of water for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg