Name: Chocolate Banana Steel Cut Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups water; 1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk; 1 cup dry steel cut oats; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 bananas; banana chunks, chocolate chunks, nuts, almond milk, fresh fruit

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Chocolate Banana Steel Cut Oats

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Chocolate Banana Steel Cut Oats

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Stovetop

Combine almond milk, water, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, add oats, and then reduce heat to low.

Let simmer over low heat covered, stirring occasionally, for approximately 20 minutes (cook for another 5 minutes for a more tender texture). Remove from heat and let stand for 4-5 minutes.

Add maple syrup, cocoa powder, and bananas to the oatmeal and stir until well mixed.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days! Portion into individual containers if you want.

Instant Pot

Combine water, almond milk, oats, cinnamon and salt in the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly and make sure all oatmeal is submerged.

Place the IP lid on, and make sure the steam release valve is sealed. Set the IP to Manual or Pressure Cook for 4 minutes. When it’s done pressure cooking, let the steam naturally release for 10 minutes. The oatmeal will continue to cook during this time.

Hit the quick release to release all remaining pressure. After the float valve has gone down, remove the lid and very carefully stir to fully combine liquid and oatmeal. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Feel free to add more liquid if it’s too thick for you.

Add maple syrup, cocoa powder, and bananas to the oatmeal and stir until well mixed.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days! Portion into individual containers if you want.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Steel Cut Oats First 🔥
Dry-toast the steel cut oats in a pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to deepen their nutty flavor and enhance the chocolate-banana combination.
Bloom Cocoa Powder in Hot Liquid ☕
Whisk cocoa powder with a small amount of hot almond milk before adding to the oats to eliminate lumps and ensure smooth, rich chocolate distribution throughout.
Layer Banana for Optimal Texture 🍌
Reserve half the banana chunks to stir in during the last 2 minutes of cooking so they remain tender and distinct rather than dissolving into the oats.
Master the Water-to-Oat Ratio ⚖️
Use a 3:1 liquid-to-oat ratio (3 cups liquid per 1 cup oats) for creamy results without sogginess; adjust based on your desired consistency after cooking.
Add Sweetener at the End 🍯
Stir maple syrup in after cooking rather than at the beginning to preserve its delicate caramel notes and prevent crystallization during the long cooking process.