This 2-Min Easy Chocolate Oatmeal is actually my favorite way to make a quick, satisfying and filling breakfast to start the day. With only 4 ingredients, it’s vegan and delicious!
I made this oatmeal bowl during my leisure trip to Spain! My mom and I rented an AirBnB and you know what caught my attention when looking for an apartment? THE KITCHEN!! It was sooo beautiful, spacious and bright.
We cooked most of our meals and of course, I couldn’t miss making the best meal of the day… A good breakfast with minimal ingredients. So I guess this could be a travel-proof meal hehe.
Why I love oatmeal so much…
I started eating oatmeal since my junior year of University and still haven’t stopped. It’s seriously so addicting. There are many ways to make it, from overnight oats, baked oats, stove-top oats… Here’s why:
- Love the feeling of satisfaction after a good oatmeal bowl
- Not hungry for hours
- High in fiber (and you know… fiber makes you go to the 🚽 aka poop)
- Healthy and packed with nutrients
What you’ll need
The list:
- Oats – I used quick oats, it was honestly the only type of oats available at the grocery store. But, feel free to use any kind like, rolled oats!
- Unsweetened cacao powder – Why unsweetened? Because you will be adding sugar later on. Plus, it’s perfect for baking.
- Liquid sweetener – I used agave syrup. Replace with honey, maple or date syrup.
- Milk – I used unsweetened almond milk but you can use any other kind of plant-based or dairy milk.
That’s it! So minimal, simple and delicious!
How to make a 2-Min Easy Chocolate Oatmeal
You’ll be amazed at how easy and quick a satisfying breakfast can be made. Ready in 2 minutes!
The Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: Grab a bowl, add rolled oats, unsweetened cacao powder and give it a good mix.
- Add wet ingredients: Combine with milk and liquid sweetener of choice.
- Cook: Microwave for 1 minute. Give it a nice stir. Heat for another minute. KEEP AN EYE! The oatmeal could start overflowing in the second time. Pause when you notice it and continue once is flat again.
- Toppings: Add any toppings of choice. I added blueberries, figs and caramel pudding. Enjoy!
Toppings ideas for your oatmeal bowl
Honestly my favorite part and one of the reasons I love oatmeal it’s because of the versatility. You can add MANY toppings as you want. Here, you are the master and artist. Create many combinations as you want! A pattern I always follow is adding different textures and nutritional values, so I can get everything in one bowl, for example:
- Seasonal fruits (vitamins and fiber)
- Nut butter (good fats)
- Something crunchy (cacao nibs or dry nuts)
- Extra protein (yogurt or pudding)
FAQ
Can I make this oatmeal recipe on the stove-top?
Add all ingredients for the oatmeal base to a saucepan and cook for 5 minutes or until desired consistency. Serve in a bowl and add toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Can I add more protein?
Could this breakfast be gluten-free?
Honestly the best breakfast ever! So, no excuses to make this amazing oatmeal bowl. TBH, It’s too easy and quick to make.
Ingredients substitutes and notes
- Feel free to use quick oats, rolled oats or any type of oats.
- For more protein source, add 2 tablespoons of protein powder.
- Use liquid sweeteners of choice, like: honey, agave, maple or date syrup.
- Any milk of choice works: plant-based or dairy.
2-Min Easy Chocolate Oatmeal
Equipment
- microwave
Ingredients
Oatmeal base:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 tbsp liquid sweetener
- 1/2 cup milk
Toppings:
- Blueberries
- Figs
- Caramel pudding
Instructions
- Grab a bowl, add rolled oats, unsweetened cacao powder and give it a good mix.
- Combine with milk and liquid sweetener of choice.
- Microwave for 1 minute. Give it a nice stir. Heat for another minute. KEEP AN EYE! The oatmeal could start overflowing in the second time. Pause when you notice it and continue once is flat again.
- Add any toppings of choice. I added blueberries, figs and caramel pudding. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to use quick oats, rolled oats or any type of oats.
- For more protein source, add 2 tablespoons of protein powder.
- Use liquid sweeteners of choice, like: honey, agave, maple or date syrup.
- Any milk of choice works: plant-based or dairy.
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