Cocoa Brownie Oatmeal
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Ok so we’re not actually making brownies today. But we are making something that tastes like brownies but is also nutritious: Chocolate Brownie Oatmeal!
Don’t believe me? You will after you make this recipe
So how is it that I turned this:
Into something that tastes like this?
With a little bit of creativity, and one special ingredient.
It’s no secret that I love oatmeal, and I’m always looking for ways to spice it up to make my breakfasts more interesting and fun. I also like using oatmeal as a base to recreate some of my favorite sweet treats that you can find on my site.The possibilities really are endless.
So why not make oatmeal that tastes like you’re eating a delicious, decadent chocolate brownie?
Here is my recipe for Cocoa Brownie Oatmeal. I promise, you will love it. It has become a regular staple in my breakfast rotation.
The Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Quaker® Rolled Oats cooked with 1.5 cups of water
- 1 tsp raw, unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup 1% organic milk
- 1 Tbsp walnuts
- 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds
- Honey, Agave, Maple Syrup to taste (I use about 1 tsp of honey)
The raw cocoa powder is another one of the nutritious components of this dish. While normally, adding chocolate would add additional sugar and fat to the dish, adding raw unsweetened cocoa powder is completely different. It comes straight from the cacao bean, so it adds all the chocolate flavor without any of the extra ingredients found in chocolate chips.
The Directions
Step 1: Cook the oats with 1.5 cups of water until the oats are fluffy and all the water has disappeared (I do this by cooking it for 2 minutes in the microwave, stirring, and cooking it for 2 more minutes.)
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Step 2: Add the cocoa powder and cinnamon to the cooked oats while they are still hot.
Step 3: Stir until everything is fully combined, and your oats have a deep chocolatey color.
Step 4: Add the walnuts, and the milk (you can add as much milk as you like – I use about 1/2 a cup to give the oats a nice creamy consistency)
Step 5: Add honey/maple syrup if using, and stir to combine until the oats have the consistency you like.
Step 6: Enjoy the chocolatey brownie goodness of the oatmeal.
This recipe only has about 270 calories, 6g fiber, 7.5g sugar (0g added sugar), and 11g protein. Not bad for a breakfast that tastes as good as dessert!
Cocoa Brownie Oatmeal
Why not make oatmeal that tastes like you’re eating a delicious, decadent chocolate brownie? This gives you all your favorite flavors but retaining the health benefits of oatmeal.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Quaker® Rolled Oats cooked with 1.5 cups of water
- 1 tsp raw unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup 1% organic milk
- 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 Tbsp ground flax seed
- Honey, Agave, Maple Syrup to taste Optional – not included in nutritional info
Instructions
- Cook the oats with 1.5 cups of water until the oats are fluffy and all the water has disappeared (I do this by cooking it for 2 minutes in the microwave, stirring, and cooking it for 2 more minutes.)
- Add the cocoa powder and cinnamon to the cooked oats while they are still hot.
- Stir until everything is fully combined, and your oats have a deep chocolatey color.
- Add the walnuts, and the milk (you can add as much milk as you like – I use about 1/2 a cup to give the oats a nice creamy consistency)
- Add the honey/agave/maple syrup if using, and stir to combine until the oats have the consistency you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.9g | Protein: 11.5g | Fat: 10.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 53.8mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 7.5g
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My daughter will probably really like this recipe.
Yay! I can’t wait to hear what she thinks!
I love this recipe. My favorite go-to recipe has been Chocolate Strawberry Overnight, which includes strawberries, cocoa, oats, and a little brown sugar or pur maple syrup!
That sounds delicious Anna!
I like to eat Quaker Oats in cookies!
That sounds like a great treat!
Ooo! This sounds yummy! I normally just cook the oatmeal in water until fairly thick, add butter, a pinch of fresh ground pink Himalayan sea salt, toasted chopped pecans, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup and just a bit of chunky applesauce. So yummmm!
That sounds delicious Angela!! If you can, try sticking to less than 1 tsp maple syrup in your oatmeal to cut down on the sugar content, otherwise the rest of it sounds great! 🙂
This sounds really good. My favorite way to eat oatmeal is with brown sugar, evap milk and raisins! The evap milk gives it such a good flavor!
Thanks Nicole! I can’t wait to hear what you think of this version!
This sounds delicious,will have to make it!
I’m sure you’ll love this recipe Olga!!
I love oatmeal.. it’s my favorite breakfast cereal. Lately, I ‘ve been adding cocoa, stevia sweetner, an egg and some cinammon to an instant pack of oatmeal and zapping it in the wave.. Wow.. a great little cake for a snack or breakfast..
What a cool idea! To make it even healthier, try it with rolled oats instead of quick oats (rolled oats are lower on the glycemic index so they won’t spike your blood sugar the way quick oats will!)
ooooo this is just delicious looking! Thanks for the recipe!
Absolutely! I’m sure you will love this Debbie!
Gonna try this Cocoa Brownie oatmeal. I’m such a chocolate lover!
Yesss! This is perfect for your chocolate fix in the morning!
my favorite way to eat Quaker Oats, is oatmeal dark choc chip cookies, or homemade peaches n cream hot cereal
Hi Jennifer! Those both sound delicious, but are more of a treat than a healthy breakfast because of the sugar content! If you do try this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think!
I love to eat it for breakfast with a banana cut up, skim milk, and it is delicious!
That sounds great Connie! 🙂
I love the Brownie Oatmeal. Who knew there was so much you can do with oats!
That’s so true! Oats are so versatile – you can mix them with just about anything and they will taste great!
Interesting … 😉
Enjoy!
I have actually made this before but not with Flax Seeds. WOW, I will so be doing this. My daughter LOVES Flax. Thank you!
Awesome!! I’m sure she will love it!
Can not wait to try it.
I’m sure you will love this Denise!
This looks awesome and I might finally be able to get my daughter to eat oatmeal! I love making soft, chewy oatmeal cookies!
You’ll have to let me know how your daughter likes this!!
Love your blog!!
Thank so much Cathy!
I like Quaker Oats with butter and brown sugar.
That sounds quite decadent and delicious Nancy! For a healthier option, try this recipe – I’m sure you will love it!
I make this oatmeal for my children with granola and fruit.
That sounds great Myia!
I have Quaker oatmeal for breakfast every morning. I love the maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal. Unfortunately, I’m always in a hurry.
That’s great Tonya! The flavored instant oatmeals are more of a treat than a healthy breakfast because of the high sugar content, but what you can do is make this recipe the night before and just heat it up in the morning – it’ll take just as much time as instant oats so it’ll be a great quick breakfast for you!