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    Home » Thermomix Breakfast or Brunch

    Chocolate Oatmeal Porridge Thermomix Recipe

    Published: Jun 2, 2019 · Modified: Dec 5, 2022 by Julie Carlyle · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Image of chocolate oatmeal in a bowl topped with banana wheat puffs and coconut, with a title for pinterest

    Chocolate oatmeal is a decadent breakfast idea, perfect for the serious chocoholic! This warming bowl of comforting porridge is topped with banana, puffed wheat, bliss balls, nuts and coconut flakes.

    Chocolate porridge in a bowl with decorative topping like cocnut, peanuts bliss balls and banana

    If you're missing your pretty Summer smoothie bowl, you can swap it for my winter warming, "Instaworthy," chocolate porridge bowl. You can add all your favourite smoothie bowl toppings but instead over a frozen treat, you have a nourishing bowl of oats which will keep you warm on the inside.

    Whilst chocolate for breakfast may not be everyone favourite way to start the day I am sure there will be many readers out there who would love to give this recipe a try. My picture makes this chocolate oatmeal look like a dieters nightmare but in reality, it isn't that bad.

    Oatmeal Health Facts

    Oats are whole grains and high in fibre. Fibre is important for a number of reasons, firstly it makes a slow passage through our body which keeps us full longer. Secondly, fibre is important for gut health, is a pre-biotic and helps to keep our bowels regular.

    Oatmeal is also a slow release carbohydrate so they stabilise blood sugar levels between meals which again help you feel more satisfied for longer after eating. They also contain protein and nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin E, minerals, healthy fats and antioxidants.

    All oatmeal is nutritious and has a similar nutrient profile... but there are some important differences between Steel Cut Oats, Rolled Oats and Quick Oats!

    The nutritional differences come from the amount of processing.

    What is the difference between rolled oats, quick oats and steel cut oats?

    All three products started life as the same grain, oats. The processing of the oat groat is where the differences lie. All three types of oats are considered whole grains but they do have varying nutrition levels. The GI (Glycemic Index) and fibre content will vary between the three varieties.

    Steel Cut Oat

    The oat is processed by chopping the whole oat grain into pieces. This is results in minimal processing. Steel cut oats require a longer cooking time than rolled oats or quick oats. These oats have a GI below 55 and 8gm fibre per 100g.

    Rolled Oats

    As the name suggests the oat grain undergoes a flattening process. This allows the oats to cook faster than Steel Cut Oats. These oats have a GI below 65 and 6gm fibre per 100g.

    Quick Oats

    These are the most processed oats. They have been flattened and pressed thinner than rolled oats. The extra processing reduces the fibre in the oats. This allows them to cook faster than the other two types of oats. They will absorb more liquid and not hold there shape as well as the other oats. The quick oats GI is 83 and 3.6gm fibre per 100g.

    Square image of chocolate oatmeal in a blue bowl topped with bliss balls, banana and nuts

    Chocolate Oatmeal Ingredients & Substitutes

    Milk

    Feel free to use your favourite milk. Nut milk, coconut milk, skim milk, soy milk all are suitable in this recipe.

    Sweetener

    You can use brown sugar, coconut blossom sugar, rapadura or muscovado sugar. I prefer to use less processed darker sugars as it adds more flavour to the oats and is a slower release sugar.

    Cacao Powder V's Cocoa Powder

    The best way to explain the difference between cocoa and cacao is that cacao is a raw product. Both powders are made from the same bean, the difference is in the processing.

    The cocoa bean is cold pressed so the nutrients, fibre and enzymes remain intact whilst the cacao butter is removed. Cocoa powder is the result of roasting the beans prior to the extraction of the cacao butter. Roasting the beans reduces the nutritional value of the cocoa powder. You can use either cocoa or cacao depending on your preference.

    Whilst I may have sold you on the benefits of including a hot bowl of oatmeal in your morning routine I realise some people may not be able to face a bowl of chocolate in the morning. I'm sorry to say, I am one of those people!! My family loved the Chocolate oatmeal but I will be continuing to have my Apple Pie Oatmeal for breakfast.

    A bowl of Apple Pie Oatmeal topped with yoghurt, nuts, coconut and apple

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    Which porridge would you make, chocolate or apple pie?

    Landscape image of chocolate porridge with toppings on the side

    Chocolate porridge in a bowl with decorative topping like cocnut, peanuts bliss balls and banana

    Chocolate Oatmeal Recipe

    Julie Carlyle
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American, Australian, English
    Servings 4 serves
    Calories 209 kcal

    Equipment

    • Thermomix

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup 90g Rolled Oats large flat oats, not quick oats
    • 2 cups 500g milk non-dairy milk is fine
    • 2 TBS unsweetened cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 3 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut blossom sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

    Oatmeal Toppings

    • 2 banana sliced
    • 2 teaspoon peanuts chopped
    • 2 teaspoon coconut flakes
    • 2 teaspoon puffed grains

    Instructions
     

    • Place the oatmeal in TM Bowl. Mill 3 sec/Speed 9.
    • Add the milk, cocoa powder, sugar and vanilla to the bowl. Cook 10min/90 degrees/Speed 3.
    • Divide the porridge into 4 bowls and top with garnishes.
    • Serve with extra milk and maple syrup if desired.

    Notes

    Conventional Cooking Method
    This chocolate porridge can also be made on the stovetop although it won't be as smooth as the Thermomix version.
    Simply add all the porridge ingredients to a saucepan and cook over a medium heat stirring constantly.
    Once the porridge becomes think it is ready to be served. If you feel it is too thick you can always add more milk.
    Garnish with the toppings and serve with milk and maple syrup if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 150gCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 535mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 5.1mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 1.5mg
    Keyword Chocolate, Chocolate porridge, porridge, Thermomix, Thermomix oatmeal, Thermomix porridge
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I decorated the chocolate oatmeal bowl with some bliss balls from my free eBook. If you would like a copy just follow the link and download it.

    Image showing free Thermomix cookbook on iPad

    Once again for stopping by and checking out my website. As always, if you make this recipe please let me know what you think in the comments section. Oh, and don’t forget to rate the recipe too, this lets others know what you thought of the recipe.

    Happy Cooking

    j

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    1. Brooke says

      March 06, 2023 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      Super simple and really yummy. An absolute winner!

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