Some days I just need chocolate for breakfast.
Sweet, creamy, satisfying chocolate.
I could resort to taking a big bite out of the dark chocolate Lindt bars that I keep stashed away for “emergencies” but apparently society doesn’t approve of eating candy bars for breakfast.
Last week, I was having one of those chocolate-needing days. I wanted something healthy but I also wanted chocolate.
Enter, my Banana Bread Oatmeal!
Creamy oats, soft, flavorful bananas and – most importantly – sweet, sweet chocolate chips. This breakfast is healthy, will keep you full for hours and satisfies even the most intense chocolate cravings.
Banana Bread Oatmeal
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 TBSP chocolate chips
Directions
Cook oatmeal with almond milk per package instructions. Add in brown sugar and banana slices. Split between two bowls and top with chocolate chips. Enjoy!
This breakfast comes in under 200 calories per serving – perfect for those days when you NEED chocolate but want to stay healthy :)
If you’re craving some real banana bread, check out my recipe! It is one of my all-time favorite breakfast foods!
Do you ever eat chocolate for breakfast? What is your most creative way to satisfy a chocolate craving?
facebook 
twitter 
pinterest 
How have I never thought to combine all these amazing ingredients into one meal!? Genius. This looks amazing, thanks girl! Sometimes you just need chocolate.
I feel like I always just need chocolate :)
yay for chocolate!! Looks very easy and delicious!
It is super easy, great for crazy mornings!
Chocolate for breakfast? I’m in.
AND it is actually somewhat healthy!
I could totally go for a big ole bowl of this. Awesomeness.
I know! I’ll be honest, I ate the entire recipe (2 servings) the first time I made it :)
YUM! I always crave something slightly sweet for breakfast. Great to know I’m not the only one who has a chocolate stash :P
I have multiple stashes ;) Sometimes I even find chocolate that I forgot I had which always makes for an awesome day!
I love those fiber one bars – the oats and chocolate . . . Fiber and chocolate for breakfast – yes please! I also really like the white chocolate macadamia nut LUNA bars too.
Oh I like the fiber one bars too! They don’t keep me full all morning though :/ I’ll have to check out the Luna bars!
Melty chocolate chips in my oatmeal, why haven’t I done this before? Looks delicious!
It is such a perfect way to enjoy chocolate at breakfast! I absolutely love this on cold, winter mornings :)
I have never been much of an oatmeal fan, but I feel like adding chocolate might help to convert me! ;)
I’m not always a fan but if you add chocolate to it, it is amazing!
No chocolate for me – I’m allergic – but a sweet treat for breakfast is sometimes just a must. It’s even better if it’s healthy!
You must have some good and healthy substitutes for chocolate!
I love adding chocolate chips and or cocoa powder to my morning oatmeal! It’s such a sweet treat every now and then.
Ooooh cocoa powder! I’m sure that’s amazing. I’ll have to try it next time :)
This looks so yum. I have to confess that I don’t think I’ve ever craved chocolate in the morning. I think it’s because I don’t like coffee, and chocolate kinda reminds me of coffee. BUT after 11ish, I’m all about the chocolate.
I must have been super confused/blown away about the fact that you don’t crave chocolate for breakfast because Kyle asked me what I was reading, haha! I totally understand how it reminds you of coffee though :)
I actually have chocolate almost every morning – I eat Cascadian Farm’s Dark Chocolate Almond Granola with almond milk, mmm!
But your oatmeal combo looks amazing – will be trying it tomorrow morning!
Oh that granola sounds super addicting!
I think I need a bowl of banana bread oatmeal tomorrow morning! yum
Adding banana to oatmeal is so good………….chocolate=yum!
btw, have you tried Chobati’s carmel with pinapple bits? The flavor is awesome and tiny container is perfect……….
I haven’t tried it yet! I tried the raspberry one last week and it was a little too sweet for me. I’ll have to give the pinapple one a try.
i just had a banana oatmeal chocolate chip muffin for breakfast this morning :-)
That sounds amazing!
Mmm…this look delish. Thought you should know, today was National Drink wine day! :)
I saw that! I had enough wine this past weekend to make up for not having any last night ;)
Yum! I add chocolate chips to my oats when I’m in need of some chocolate in the morning, too!
It is perfect for a chocolate craving!
Go ahead, have a chocolate bar for breakfast, I wont judge! I made something similar to this with cream of wheat this morning (apparently I didnt want to take the extra 30 seconds to make oatmeal) without the chocolate chips– should’ve added chocolate chips! This sounds fantastic.
Thanks for the no judgment zone ;)
I am a huge fan of putting peanut butter in my oatmeal…I never thought to add chocolate chips! I am definitely trying this tomorrow morning!
You’ll have to let me know if you like it!
So simple yet delicious! I always have oatmeal with banana in the morn :)
It is such a great combination!
Who cares what society says about eating chocolate for breakfast ;-) It goes great in everything from breakfast muffins to pancakes, so why not oatmeal. I like pain au chocolate for breakfast. It’s perfect with a café crême or cappuccino. I’m looking forward to trying this banana bread oatmeal recipe, though I’m not sure where I’ll find almond milk – I live in Europe and grocery stores have limited selection, but I’ll ask around. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Gayla! You could totally sub any type of milk you like in this recipe, it would be great with anything :)
this looks amazing!! I prefer my oatmeal on the thicker/creamier side. beautiful photos!
Thanks Dana!! It is a delicious recipe :)