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    Home Β» Breakfast

    Chocolate peanut butter oatmeal

    Posted: Aug 17, 2019 Β· Updated: Mar 6, 2020 by Tonje

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    Let's get ready for autumn with this creamy, delicious chocolate peanut butter oatmeal. As if a satisfying porridge wasn't enough, try adding a little bit of dark chocolate and some peanut butter to it. What's not to love? 

    Chocolate peanut butter oatmeal porridge

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    • Ingredients
    • Is dark chocolate good for you?
    • How to make chocolate peanut butter oatmeal porridge
    • Which peanut butter is good in oatmeal
    • Tips and substitutions
    • More breakfast recipes
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    Ingredients

    • Porridge oats - Easy cook oats are perfect.
    • Milk - I used almond milk but you can also use oat milk, soy milk or cow's milk
    • Peanut butter - I prefer the brands that are 100% peanuts.
    • Chocolate - dark or dairy chocolate to suit your preference.

    That's it! Super easy, and if you're anything like me, chances are you already have all the ingredients sitting in your cupboard waiting for you.

    Is dark chocolate good for you?

    Yes! Chocolate in general might not be particularly healthy in large amounts, mostly because it often contains a large amount of sugar and saturated fats. Dark chocolate however is closer to pure cacao, which is absolutely healthy in small amounts. Dark chocolate is very rich in magnesium, and the amounts required for this recipe absolutely fits well with a balanced diet. This recipe is also incredibly filling and will keep you feeling full for hours, so don't worry about a high calorie count.

    How to make chocolate peanut butter oatmeal porridge

    Porridge is incredibly easy to make on the stove top! You combine milk and porridge oats, cook for a few minutes until it thickens, and then add the extras - in this case peanut butter and chocolate. 

    First, add milk and oats to a sauce pan on medium heat.

    Cook for 3-4 minutes until it thickens to a porridge consistency. Stir to prevent burning.

    Stir in the chocolate and peanut butter. You can either leave it with stripes of melted peanut butter and chocolate, or stir until it's completely incorporated.

    Which peanut butter is good in oatmeal

    Any peanut butter works in oatmeal, but I always recommend trying to find one that consists of 100% peanuts. Many peanut butter are full of added oil, sugar and other unnecessary ingredients. Plain peanut butter is really healthy and filling, with a lot of good fats. Adding some peanut butter to your porridge is a great way to make sure it keeps you full for a long time. However, if you use a brand that adds sugar and salt to the peanut butter, you should be mindful of your intake. For those living in the UK, Morrison carries my favorite peanut butter.

    Tips and substitutions

    Making it vegan - This recipe is vegan if you make sure to use a vegan milk alternative, like almond milk or soy milk, and vegan dark chocolate.

    Substitute peanut butter - You can leave the peanut butter out, or substitute with almond butter, sunflower seed butter or cashew butter for an allergy friendly version.

    Toppings - I love adding toppings to my oatmeal, and with this recipe I think extra peanut butter and chocolate chips work really well. Additionally, you can add some sliced banana, blueberries, peaches, or any other fruit. Chopped almonds or nuts are also great options!

    Storing and reheating - Oatmeal is definitely best when served immediately, but can also be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can eat oatmeal cold, or you can reheat it in the microwave. If you want to reheat this recipe, I suggest stirring in a splash of milk as it can become quite dense.

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    Recipe

    A bowl of chocolate peanut butter oatmeal.

    Chocolate peanut butter oatmeal

    This filling and satisfying recipe for oatmeal with chocolate and peanut butter is both quick to make in the morning, and tastes absolutely delicious!
    5 from 4 votes
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine New Norwegian
    Servings 1
    Calories 401 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 50 g porridge oats
    • 200 ml almond milk, or your milk of choice
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate

    Instructions
     

    • Add 100 ml porridge oats and 250 ml milk to a pot and cook on medium heat. Stir occasionally.
    • After a few minutes the oats will absorb the liquid, and the porridge starts to thicken. Stir in the peanut butter and dark chocolate, and place the porridge in a bowl.
    • Add your favorite toppings and eat.

    Notes

    This recipe makes one large portion of oatmeal.Β 

    Make it vegan

    This dish is vegan if you make sure that your milk is plant based and the dark chocolate is dairy free.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 339mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gCalcium: 277mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword chocolate, oatmeal, oats, peanut butter
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    Comments

    1. Jacqueline Debono

      August 31, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      This chocolate peanut butter oatmeal looks like such a tasty way to start the day! Pinning for later!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 31, 2019 at 1:52 pm

        Thank you! It sure is delicious!

        Reply
    2. Traci

      August 31, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always up for oats and chocolate and this does not disappoint. What a healthy start...I'd eat it for dessert too! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 31, 2019 at 6:13 pm

        Yep, me too! It's that good!

        Reply
    3. Kate

      August 31, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      This looks so yummy! Making this for breakfast tomorrow!!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 31, 2019 at 6:13 pm

        I hope you like it πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Demeter

      August 31, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for ways to change up my breakfast routine and this looks perfect! Great way to start the day.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 31, 2019 at 6:13 pm

        Absolutely! One of my favorites πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Chichi

      August 31, 2019 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      O my yum. Three of my favorite things in one place. No way! How can that be possible. I am definitely making this tomorrow morning. Yum!!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 31, 2019 at 6:18 pm

        I hope you enjoy it! It's definitely really tasty πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Kavita Favelle

      August 31, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      Love how simple this looks with just four ingredients, yet full of flavour.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 31, 2019 at 6:18 pm

        Me too! I like to keep it simple, especially in the morning.

        Reply

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