Vegan Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
A creamy, chocolatey oatmeal naturally sweetened with ripe banana and cocoa powder — no added sugar needed. A quick vegan breakfast or snack ready in 5 minutes.
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- Saucepan
- Spoon
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 30 g instant oats
- ½ to 1 ripe banana
- 2 teaspoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 teaspoon water
- 200 ml soy milk unsweetened
- beet sugar to taste, optional
Instructions
- Slice the banana — Cut the banana into bite-sized pieces. Start with half and adjust to taste.½ to 1 ripe banana
- Make a cocoa paste — Add the cocoa powder and water to a saucepan. Mix with a spoon or spatula until smooth and paste-like.2 teaspoon cocoa powder, 2 teaspoon water
- Combine — Add the soy milk gradually, stirring to dissolve the cocoa paste. Add the oats and sliced banana and stir to combine.200 ml soy milk, 30 g instant oats
- Cook until thickened — Heat over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, until thick and creamy.
- Finish — Add a little beet sugar to taste if needed.beet sugar
Notes
Adjusting the flavor: Adjust sweetness with the amount of banana, chocolate intensity with the amount of cocoa powder, and consistency with soy milk.
Variations
- Add crushed nuts for extra crunch
- Dust with cinnamon powder for a warm, sweet aroma
- Chill in the fridge for a chocolate pudding-like dessert; for a smoother texture, grind the oats before cooking or blend the finished oatmeal until smooth before chilling