Fresh St Patricks Day Oatmeal Bowl Easy Recipe with Banana and Dark Chocolate
A quick and easy oatmeal bowl combining creamy rolled oats, ripe banana, and bittersweet dark chocolate, perfect for a festive and comforting St Patrick’s Day breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- 1 ¾ cups (420ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, or oat milk)
- 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
- ¼ cup (45g) dark chocolate chunks or chips (70% cocoa preferred)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Measure and combine the oats and milk in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat.
- Cook the oats, stirring occasionally for about 8-10 minutes until thickened but creamy. Add more milk if too thick.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- While oats cook, slice the banana and chop the dark chocolate if needed.
- Once oats reach preferred consistency, remove from heat. Stir in chia seeds if using, and drizzle honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Pour oats into serving bowl. Arrange banana slices on top, then sprinkle dark chocolate chunks to gently melt into the warm oats.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and creaminess. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and achieve creamy texture. For vegan version, use plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey. Chocolate chunks melt better if chopped into slightly larger pieces. Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or coconut cream for extra creaminess before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 7
Keywords: oatmeal bowl, St Patrick's Day, banana, dark chocolate, easy breakfast, healthy, quick oats