Description
A comforting and easy breakfast that combines chocolate and banana for a creamy, sweet start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk (or soy, oat, or coconut milk)
- 1 small banana, mashed (about â…“ cup)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt (if using). Blend until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl or sealable container, mix the rolled oats and chia seeds.
- Pour the chocolate banana mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats and add toppings such as banana slices, dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or peanut butter.
Notes
For more texture, add crunchy toppings like nuts or seeds. This recipe is customizable with different milks and sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg