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Double chocolate oatmeal with cocoa, vanilla, powdered sugar, and chocolate chips in a bowl

Double Chocolate Oatmeal with Cocoa and Vanilla Recipe

Double chocolate oatmeal is a creamy, comforting cocoa oatmeal recipe with a light, fluffy texture and rich chocolate flavor. It is a quick breakfast option for mornings when you want a simple bowl with a more indulgent feel.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 279
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cups rolled oats
  • 3-4 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxmeal
  • a dash of cinnamon
  • 2 egg whites
  • powdered sugar and chocolate chips for topping

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Add the rolled oats and salt to a saucepan over high heat. Pour in 3 cups water, bring the mixture to a boil, and cook for 3-5 minutes while stirring occasionally. Add ½ cup water as needed while the oatmeal thickens.
  2. Whisk 4 tablespoons water with the cocoa powder in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the cocoa mixture and vanilla extract into the saucepan until evenly combined.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. Add the egg whites and immediately whisk vigorously until fully blended. Continue stirring as the mixture becomes lighter in color and increases slightly in volume while the egg whites cook.
  4. Mix in the sugar, flaxmeal, and cinnamon until combined. Remove the oatmeal from the heat and serve with powdered sugar or chocolate chips as desired.

Notes

Other serving suggestions include cold milk, a small pat of melted butter, sliced bananas, or a spoonful of peanut butter. Nutrition information is per serving for 2 total servings and does not include toppings; each serving is about 3/4 cup of cooked oats.