So last week I showed you my version of Cookie Dough Baked Oatmeal. I tried Oatmeal again, but this time I tried a chocolate version. I was a little more impatient this time, I didn’t want to wait for it to bake, so I followed the directions on the back of the container for a quicker stove top version. Seriously, if you like oatmeal, and peanut butter and chocolate together, you will love this. Being that I am not a fan of oatmeal in general, I need to keep trying. It was good, and I ate the whole thing, just not something I would go back to each day. But you have to remember, before last week I had never made my way through an entire bowl of oatmeal before! So I am making progress 
What do you guys eat for breakfast? I am picky, so eating a well balanced healthy breakfast is tough. I don’t like eggs, so omlets and egg bakes are out. Any other good ideas? I usually resort to an English Muffin with peanut butter or Nutella. Sometimes I switch it up with Cheerios or just peanut butter toast, but I need some new ideas!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
1/2 cup Oats
1 cup Liquid (I used half water, half skim milk)
Pinch of Salt
1 Tbls Cocoa Powder
1 1/2 Tbls Peanut Butter
2 Tbls Splenda
Chocolate Chips, optional
Heat liquid in a sauce pan over medium heat. Once simmering, add oats and salt, cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining ingredients until well combined. Top with a few chocolate chips and enjoy.
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I love how you worked chocolate into breakfast, Erin
My kind of cook! I stink at breakfast, too…I usually eat a few slices of my favorite bread….way short on protein.
I am all over this. An excuse to eat dessert for breakfast sounds seriously awesome to me!
YUM!!! (That is all)….
I’ve definitely done this one on more than one occasion! I love working chocolate into my breakfast if at all possible…and peanut butter is a must, too.
You post last week inspired me to experiment with oatmeal too … I ended up making a peanut butter and jelly version — pretty much the best oatmeal I’ve ever had. That is … until I try this … chocolate, breakfast – - those two words should always go together
*Your post … no you post ( clearly, I’m still sleeping
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I played with a pb and jelly version too!!
Now this would be a way to kick off my morning…looks delicious. I do love the chocolate and pb combo in all its lovely forms.
I go the boring route for breakfast with cereal and fruit. I’m usually too groggy to have any creativity at that time of day lol.
It breakfast time..got to go!!!!:))))
No this is amazing idea and beautiful photo as always Erin!! Pin ya!
That looks like the best oatmeal ever! And I don’t even like oatmeal, but this I have got to try!
That looks amazing! Chocolate and peanut butter oatmeal would be AHMAZING
This looks more like a great dessert, very nice!
I did this exact same combo just a few days ago! And I totally agree with you, it’s a little much for an everyday breakfast. I am also in the “I only eat oatmeal because it’s good for me not because I love it” camp so I completely get trying to find ways to like it. Sigh, if only we could cut out the whole oatmeal part of this recipe and it would still be as good for you!
Absolutely love this oatmeal. Normally I have a smoothie, cereal, yogurt with granola, eggs, an english muffin with pb or frozen leftover waffles/pancakes.
i’m addicting to peanut butter and chocolate. this oatmeal has my name written all over it! i honestly can’t think of a better way to start my day
Breakfast and dessert all in one, love it!
Yum! You make me want some oatmeal. Maybe I’ll make some for lunch? Your photo’s look great!!
That looks amazing! I am on an oatmeal kick right now so I must make this!
Yum! Who doesn’t love PB & chocolate, it’s like dessert for breakfast! I could totally get into this. Loving your oatmeal kick.
During the week my breakfast is usually pretty boring at work, fruit, oatmeal w/ fruit, cereal w/ fruit. On the weekends I live it up with french toast, pancakes & whatever else I can get my hands on.
I finally found someone other than me who doesn’t like oatmeal! If I ever were to give oatmeal another shot, it would be with this recipe for sure!!!!! I normally eat cereal, and toasted bread products with some sort of nut butter for breakfast.
Looks fabulous! Breakfast is my hardest meal of the day because I don’t like sweet breakfast foods. I will eat leftovers from dinner sometimes. LOL!
I tried hard to get into this packaged version of a chocolate oatmeal, but there was something wrong with it. I keep meaning to try from scratch but it hasn’t happened yet!
Mmmm, that looks so rich and creamy
Love the chips on top, too!
Another delicious looking oatmeal recipe Erin! You don’t like eggs at all? I love breakfast… delicious breakfast (remember, minus oatmeal? haha) makes me wake up right away… if chocolate oatmeal, I might conquer my dislike of warm gooey oatmeal!
Thanks for the encouraging recipe!!
We are oatmeal lovers, but I get bored with the brown sugar maple routine. This is a great little healthy indulgence!
I am fairly confident that the oatmeal I had at my hotel this morning was no where near what this one tastes like. I should start carrying chocolate chips with me on my travels.
Oh dude, my kids would go gaga over this!
–Now, Girl,
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That’s my kind of oatmeal
I love oatmeal for breakfast…especially when it looks like dessert
I like to make extra pancakes and eat them with peanut butter during the week. It’s my guilty breakfast pleasure.
Call me scatter brained but I was wondering why you hadn’t popped up in my google reader and I realized tonight that I needed to subscribe to your new reader. All is right in the world again. Sigh! Anywho, I’m not a fan of oatmeal either. It’s the texture that gets me but I’m getting used to it. Especially if it’s covered with fruit and some granola. I’ll bet I could get this down as well
My mouth pretty much dropped open when I scrolled down from your header and saw that picture. I am a lover of chocolate and peanut butter (my latest recipe actually was something chocolate and PB haha…go figure). I have to try this!
Now this would be a perfect way to get my kids to eat oatmeal!
I am an advocate of healthy and delicious and easy to prepare breakfast options. After all, it is the most important meal of the day, isn’t it? Thanks for sharing. This is something i wont miss out on.
oatmeal is probably the most often breakfast in our house. Most of the time is plain simple, just a couple of times I throw in some raisins or other dried fruits, maybe some cinnamon, I’ve tried adding some Peanut-butter as well, never chocolate.
Over the weekend we eat scones at breakfast, with a piece of fruit and/or butter and jam
Yes, yes. This is exactly how I’d like to start my day.
Another great oatmeal recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Such a delicious way of starting off the day. Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to give it a try very soon.
Erin, you make the greatest stuff! To answer your breakfast question….I eat fruit smoothies. Love them. Mix your favorite frozen fruit (I do strawberries and blueberries), flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, water or juice (I have a cranberry juice/water mixture I drink and use) and protien powder (I like chocolate but vanilla will do too). Derek ads a bit of vanilla yogurt to his. Then just blend it all together until smooth. Better than it sounds honestly.
I need to try smoothies. They have never been high on my list, but if you can fill it with great stuff, it should be worth a try! Too bad I don’t have a blender
Thanks for the comment, Nicole!!
You had me with chocolate and peanut butter!! Mmmmm! This sounds scrumptious!
Unlike my husband and daughter, I am not a big fan of oatmeal, but I think this recipe would totally make me happy! It would convince even ME to eat oatmeal… Looks super delicious, Erin!
My favorite breakfast food is granola with yoghurt! Mmmmm…
I have to try making this for the fam! Brilliant!
I could have sworn I commented on this but Im not seeing one – This looks killer! I am falling in love with oatmeal in the morning and I love the sound of the flavors in this one.
Sometimes I add 1/2 a ripe banana after it’s cooked – no sweetener needed! Also, a scoop of peanut butter is a lovely addition!