This vegan chocolate strawberry oatmeal bowl is full of hearty, satisfying, oats, flavored with chocolate and strawberry! It’ll definitely power you through your day – made with just a few healthy ingredients, gluten free, and naturally sweet.
Happy Thursday, beautiful people! I’m going to jump right in today because I freaking LOVE oats, and I want you guys to have this recipe in your belly as soon as possible. It kills me a little inside every time somebody tells me they don’t like oats, because I genuinely believe it’s an issue with cooking methods rather than disliking the taste of oats themselves!
I’m obsessed with oats for how satisfying and comforting they are, especially in the winter. They’re also extremely versatile, and I try to eat oats every day. The health benefits are definitely even more motivation to incorporate them regularly into my meals. Basically, if you don’t already eat them, you need to get some oats in your life, as soon as possible! If you’re on the fence, may I suggest trying a vegan chocolate strawberry oatmeal bowl? Cause chocolate + strawberry is a combo that’s pretty damn easy to love, so you really can’t go wrong!
This vegan chocolate strawberry oatmeal bowl is a fun flavor spin on my original oatmeal breakfast bowl, which I eat in some form almost every day. I simply added some cocoa powder for chocolate flavor, stevia to balance out the bitterness of the cocoa, and strawbs on top for that sweet, tart, lovely addition berries give anything they touch.
Ingredients for a vegan chocolate strawberry oatmeal bowl
- Rolled oats: I always use old-fashioned, whole grain rolled oats because they have the best texture and chew.
- Ground flaxseed: ground flax provides a lot of nutrition, including omega-3s. It helps to give the oats a nice thick texture.
- Stevia: stevia adds a bit of natural sweetness.
- Cocoa powder: cocoa gives the oats rich chocolate flavor.
- Hot water: you’ll soak the oats in hot water, which makes for super easy prep and no cooking necessary.
- Strawberries: strawberries add texture, sweetness, and are the perfect combo with the chocolatey oats.
Tips for making a vegan chocolate strawberry oatmeal bowl
- Add a splash of water before serving to get a texture you like. I typically don’t add more liquid at this stage because I like my oats VERY thick, but feel free to add a bit more water to get the texture you prefer.
I seriously always underestimate how amazing the chocolate and strawberry combination is. The oats are so amazingly thick, then there’s the rich, dark chocolate flavor with the tart, sweet berries. Perfection in a bowl. How can you have a bad day when it starts like this? I seriously hope you guys try this! I know it looks like a simple bowl of oats, but I promise you’ll love it.
Xo,
Sara
Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Oatmeal Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1-2 tbsp stevia
- Sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Mix the oats and flaxseed in a bowl – make sure it's big enough to hold the oats and additional 1 cup of water.
- In a microwave safe glass, heat the water until it starts bubbling – mine usually takes about two minutes.
- Carefully remove the water from the microwave and pour over the oats, then place a large plate over the bowl and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the plate and mix in the cocoa and stevia, adding a splash of water as needed to get a texture you like.
- Top with sliced strawberries and anything else you'd like and enjoy.
