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Chocolate oatmeal? Yum! Whether you consider it breakfast or dessert, you can sweeten up your day with this easy, delicious chocolate oatmeal recipe. This high-protein oatmeal recipe has a whole banana in it, so yes, it's actually good for you!

If you're someone who fights sugar cravings, two of the foods that may help reduce sugar cravings are oatmeal and dark chocolate. So this easy chocolate oatmeal recipe hits on both notes. Plus, this is a high-fiber and high-protein oatmeal recipe! Read about the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of fiber.

This easy chocolate oatmeal is made with healthy rolled oats (read about the health benefits of oats), milk, a banana (banana is full of health benefits), a little cocoa powder (learn about the surprising health benefits of cocoa powder) and vanilla. The ingredients are simmered in a saucepot until soft and creamy. You can sweeten the oatmeal up with honey, brown sugar or maple syrup, if you'd like. Top the chocolatey oatmeal with a little dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 to 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 banana, mashed
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• honey, brown sugar, maple syrup (optional) 

Here's how to make it:

1. Put the oats, milk, banana, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla into a small pot. 
2. Cook over medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often. Sweeten with honey, maple syrup or brown sugar, if desired.
3. Top with some dark chocolate chips when serving, if desired. Store the oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge.

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