No Sugar Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
This healthy chocolate banana oatmeal is naturally sweetened with banana. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a quick and delicious chocolatey treat to start the day! (gluten-free)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 adult serving or 2 baby servings 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 medium very ripe banana
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- pinch salt *see notes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, mash the banana really well until it's no longer chunky.
- Whisk in the milk, cocoa powder, and salt, if using.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat to a boil, careful not to scorch the milk.
- Stir in the oats. Once simmering again, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until the oats are soft and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Let cool to an appropriate temperature before serving to babies or toddlers!
Notes
- Salt - a tiny pinch of salt enhances the chocolate flavor, but you can leave it out for babies under 12 months.
- Extra sweetness - if you need a little extra sweetness for adults or older kiddos, stir in a few chocolate chips or a drizzle of maple syrup to individual bowls of cooked oatmeal while still hot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of milk.
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