Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal tastes like a peanut butter cup, but it’s sweetened with just a ripe banana! You’ll love to wake up to this gluten-free, refined sugar-free + vegan breakfast.
It’s clear to everyone who knows me I’m addicted to chocolate and peanut butter together. They’re perfect for each other, and anyone who has ever eaten a peanut butter cup can attest to that. It’s one of my favorite breakfast flavor combos because it feels so decadent! Another breakfast favorite over here is this drool-worthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl.
I tend to put the two together extremely often and have a ton of chocolate peanut butter recipes on my site. I’ve made tons of recipes combining these ingredients because it’s one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations. Can’t beat that peanut butter cup flavor :D
Oatmeal has been one of my go-to breakfasts recently. I always make it sweetened with only a mashed, ripe banana and made with dairy-free milk, to keep it vegan but also super creamy. One of my favorite things about oatmeal is how filling it is, and how nutritious it is! Oats are full of antioxidants, nutrients, fiber, can help with blood sugar control, and because they’re so filling, they’re great for assisting weight loss.
I have so many good vegan oatmeal recipes (almond joy flavored! chocolate strawberry!) on my site, but this one takes the cake as a major favorite.
Let’s make Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal!
This chocolate peanut butter oatmeal came to be when, one day, while grabbing the almond butter I usually swirl on top, I spotted the cocoa powder. Perfect. My other hand reached for the peanut butter, and I knew we were going to good places.
I start by mashing the banana and mixing it with the oats, milk of choice, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan. A scoop of cocoa into the oats turned them perfectly chocolatey for less than 10 calories! The cocoa powder also adds a ton of antioxidants and nutrients to the oatmeal, which we’ll never say no to!
Bring the oats to a simmer and cook, stirring every so often to avoid burning, until the oats have absorbed all the liquid. They should be creamy smooth and taste rich and delicious.
Once your oats are ready, serving them up and add your toppings! I added a swirl of peanut butter on top for good measure. For kicks and giggles, I threw on a small handful of unsalted raw peanuts for some crunch. Then, I finished it off with a sprinkling of refined sugar-free chocolate chips. And tada…there we have it: Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal!
This chocolate peanut butter oatmeal recipe comes together as easily as that, in just one pan in about 10 minutes! You can’t beat it.
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal is…
- Absolutely delicious
- Creamy & sweet
- Done in 10 minutes
- Sweetened with just a banana
- Super filling and nutritious
This is absolutely my new favorite breakfast! Since I first made it, I’ve made it at least four times a week for breakfast. It’s that good! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. If you do, be sure to let me know what you think by leaving a comment down below.
Want more chocolate peanut butter goodness for breakfast?! All GF + vegan!
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
- Fluffy Chocolate Peanut Butter Sweet Rolls
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine oats, banana, almond milk and cocoa powder. Simmer until milk has absorbed into the oats, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Place into a small bowl, swirl in peanut butter, and top with chocolate chips and peanuts. Enjoy!
Notes
- To keep the recipe refined sugar-free + vegan, make your own chocolate chunks.
Love photos and such a pretty blog! Thanks for stopping by mine and introducing me to your blog :-)
it’s hard to go wrong with this combination
You have all my favourite ingredients in one bowl… love it :D
I’m making this. You are a genius.
Haha! Let me know how you like it :) I’m sure you’ll love it if you’re as much of a chocolate-PB-aholic as I am!
mmm pb and chocolate :)
Where do you get your sugar-free choc. chips?
I found mine at Ralph’s but most major grocery stores should carry them! When I don’t have them though, I just use a few less of regular. And if you use dark, it’s antioxidants! Practically healthy ;)
can this be made without the bananas?
You definitely could, you’d just have to add a different sweetener. I’ve done it with white sugar, brown sugar, and Truvia, all added in with the cocoa powder. Still tastes delicious, just without the nutrition of the banana. I typically do about a tablespoon, but adjust to your tastes!
This is my standard go-to for oatmeal! One of the best (and kind of healthy/indulgent) breakfasts!
I work nights in a hospital and usually go for yogurt or oatmeal around 3 AM. This sounds great, but I only have a microwave. How can I make it work.
Thanks.
Hi Cherie! First, I would use quick oats if you’re just popping them in the microwave. Put the almond milk, mashed banana, and quick oats in the microwave for the specified time on the oatmeal package, and then stir in the cocoa powder when the oats are done and proceed with the recipe. Enjoy! :)
This is about 4 years late, but I make a triple batch at night and refrigerate it. Then I reheat my portion in the microwave for one minute. I do put the peanut butter in when I make it, but add another swirl after reheating and sprinkle with chocolate shavings. Love this recipe!
Ps: When you write your cookbook, please include this one!
So thrilled you’re enjoying it, Carol! Thanks for sharing your method – makes it so easy to just heat and eat in the morning :)
Oh my goodness… YUM! This is definitely a recipe I would make over and over and OVER, too. :) I don’t see how you could go wrong with a giant bowl of PB cup for breakfast!
You definitely can’t ;) thanks Jess!
Gah peanut butter and chocolate oatmeal??? Yes to the yes! Sounds amazing!
I love this combination of oats! I plan to cook this with sugar free chocolate chips, since I am watching my sugar intake.
I’m thinking this recipe is going to get a LOT more attention with photos like this, Rachel! I don’t know what the old ones looked like, but I just want to dive into this bowl! I seriously need this for breakfast this week — oats never looked better!
So I have to be in the mood for oatmeal and can’t eat it all the time, but I know I could devour this just about every day. I love the chocolate and peanut butter combo, Rachel! Swooning over that gorgeousness!
Peanut butter and chocolate oatmeal?? OMG, I don’t think breakfast can get any better Rachel! The prettiest bowl of oatmeal I think I’ve ever seen!
Thanks so much, Mary Ann!
Oh.My.Gosh. Could you SERIOUSLY make oatmeal look any prettier?? I mean, this is seriously just a bowlful of oatmeal perfection! I’m totally down with having chocolate and pb for breakfast in healthy form!! ;)
It’s the best! Thanks, Sarah :D
These new photos are GORGEOUS. Like very much award-winning quality. So I think your mission has been accomplished. And the recipe is pretty awesome, too!
Aw, thanks so much Mir!
I just wanna dive right into this deliciousness!! Chocolate and peanut butter such a classic and tasty combo. I can understand why you make this so often! Pinning and making soon :)
THIS is why breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. This oatmeal looks like heaven! I would devour it in seconds :P
I would not mind a huge bowl of this oatmeal for breakfast every day of the week.
LOVE this!! Any excuse to eat chocolate or sweets for breakfast, I’m IN! Pinned and sharing!
Thanks so much, Blair!
Now this is my kind of oatmeal! No blandness, just ooey gooey deliciousness. Can’t wait to try this!
Wow! I am dreaming of this gorgeous bowl! And I don’t even like oats…..I am pretty sure this will change after trying your recipe :)
chocolate and peanut butter is the best combo ever! And having it in oatmeal so I can eat it for breakfast?! gimme!
I used to eat oatmeal with a banana to sweetened it and some peanut butter all the time. Now I feel like I need to bring it back and make your version because this looks AMAZING! I love all of that chocolate in there too ;)
The cocoa makes all the difference! ;) Thanks, Danielle!
Holy peanutbutter Batman! That looks so sinful but it’s totally guilt-free which is a win on every level. Love your photos too!
THIS is my kind of breakfast. Absolutely and in every way!
Hi, this looks amazing, but how do you get your peanut butter to ‘swirl’ do you hear it up beforehand?
Hi Vicky, for these photos I did heat it up before hand to get it to swirl like that :) I usually make little dollops right on the hot oatmeal and wait a sec for it to melt and then swirl – not as pretty, but just as delicious!
Merci!! I appreciate it.
Chocolate + peanut butter is the bomb. com (people still say that, right?). I tend to add more peanut butter than called for too.
This was a decent breakfast. I made a few substitutions based on what I had in my pantry (cashew milk, cacao powder, almond butter and walnuts) and it was really good. Maybe it’s just me, but when this cooled off quite a bit (I got distracted), it reminded me of those no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies, just a bit less sweet. Thanks for sharing!
Ooooh I can certainly see the comparison there! So tasty. So glad you enjoyed the oatmeal, Angelique!
For two people who hate oatmeal, this was great- thank you!
So happy to convert a couple oatmeal-haters!! So thrilled you enjoyed it, Noelle :)
Made this oatmeal twice now exactly as the recipe indicates and it is amazing. So filling and perfect!!
So thrilled you’re loving it Peighton! :)
What would you use in place of the banana, I’m allergic to bananas.
I would skip it and add a little bit of your favorite sweetener of choice – you may need a little extra liquid, too!
I’m definitely making this
Thank you this combo
Hope you love it!
This has been one of my favorite breakfasts I’ve ever made. It’s so filling, it tastes so yummy, and it’s literally the best way to start off my morning. MAKE THIS. It’s so quick and you won’t regret it
So glad you’re loving it Audrey!! Inspiring me to make it for breakfast right now :D