Chocolate peanut butter oatmeal will help you get out of a rut with your morning oatmeal routine. This healthy version of oatmeal is a must-try for breakfast! It's vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and has no added sugar.
This recipe uses steel cut oats. You can use rolled oats, but the steel cut oats provide a beautiful nuttiness and hearty texture.
The sweetness of the banana and dates balances the nuttiness in the peanut butter and bitterness in the *carob (or cacao).
The chia seeds adds more texture as well as ALA omega 3 fatty acids—an essential fat we get must get from our diet.
Finishing this oatmeal off with a nice drizzle of unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk) makes it the perfect bite. The store-bought almond milk is fine, but homemade almond milk takes it up another notch.
*Note: If doing the Daniel Fast, use carob powder since cacao contains caffeine.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal has 7 key ingredients:
- Steel cut (or Irish) oats
- Carob or cacao powder
- Dates
- Banana
- Chia seeds
- Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- Unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
How to prepare
- Bring water and steel-cut oats to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes uncovered until oats are cooked.
- Stir in carob powder until well incorporated.
- Before serving, warm peanut butter in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to soften.
- Transfer oats to two individual bowls and top with dates, banana, chia seeds, peanut butter and unsweetened almond milk. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! It's delicious and nutritious. Peanut butter is not only yummy, its an excellent source of niacin, a nutrient that helps your body turn food into energy. As a healthy plant fat, peanut butter is also a good source of vitamin B6, magnesium and cooper. So adding peanut butter to your oatmeal is a good thing! However, if you're trying to lose weight, check out the next question.
Not really. If you're trying to lose weight, either omit or go very easy on the peanut butter because it is a high-calorie-dense food. One tablespoon of peanut has about 100 calories. Since this recipe makes two servings, you add 50 calories to each bowl. If you want the peanut butter essence but not the extra calories, consider reducing this to 1 teaspoon.
If you have some leftover or you're meal prepping this breakfast, store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Carob powder is from the pod of the carob tree, while cacao comes from the theobroma cacao tree. Cacao powder is associated with a rich, chocolatey taste and contains compounds like theobromine, while carob powder has a naturally sweet taste, slightly caramel-like flavor, and lacks caffeine and theobromine, making it a suitable option for those looking for a chocolate alternative without stimulants or for individuals sensitive to caffeine.
If you're wild about peanut butter like we are, check out these recipes:
- Muriwo Unedovi (Peanut Butter Greens)
- Peanut Buddha Bowl Sauce
- Peanut Butter Greens Buddha Bowl
- Asian Salad in a Jar with Peanut Sauce
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
If you've been in a rut with your morning oats and want something different but not go over the top and get off track with your healthy eating groove, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal is a must-try for breakfast! It's vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and has no added sugar.
Ingredients
- ½ cup steel cut (or Irish) oats, use gluten-free if gluten-sensitive
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp carob powder
- 2 dates, pitted and diced
- 1 banana, sliced or chopped
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter (with no added sweetener or oil)
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
Bring water and steel-cut oats to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes uncovered until oats are cooked.
Stir in carob powder until well incorporated.
Before serving, warm peanut butter in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to soften.
Transfer oats to two individual bowls and top with dates, diced or sliced banana, chia seeds, peanut butter, and unsweetened almond milk. Enjoy!
Notes
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Medium pot
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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