Chocolate Peanut Butter Steel Cut Oats
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Oats use quick steel cut oats for a speedy, yet filling breakfast.
Equipment
- Medium Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick steel cut oats I found mine at Aldi (if using non-quick oats, see traditional steel cut oats instructions)
- 1.5 cup non-dairy milk I used oat milk (3 cups needed for non-quick oats)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter I used PB2 (real nut butter would work as well)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp dairy-free dark chocolate chips
Topping Ideas
- drizzle of maple syrup
- chopped walnuts
- additional chocolate chips
- splash of dairy-free creamer
Instructions
Quick Steel Cut Oats
- Bring dairy-free milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add in oats and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir to incorporate and simmer for 5 minutes until oats begin to thicken or they are your desired consistency.
- Top with additional chocolate chips, walnuts, and maple syrup for sweeter oatmeal!
Traditional Steel Cut Oats
- Bring 3 cups of dairy-free milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add in oats and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir to incorporate and simmer for 5 minutes until oats begin to thicken or they are your desired consistency.
- Top with additional chocolate chips, walnuts, and maple syrup for sweeter oatmeal!
Notes
This recipe would also work with rolled oats, but check your brand for cooking times and liquid quantities.