Most mornings I like to have some version of oats with fruit. If I’m not having my granola or oat bake than it’s usually oatmeal on the menu. Oats are the perfect vessel for other flavours so when I started playing around with different variations I wondered how to make black forest oatmeal. Below is the delicious result! It's high in fibre and packed with protein - a great way to start your day! And after you've tried this one feel free to check out my Pumpkin-Pie Oatmeal as well!
For the amount of food this is, it’s pretty low in calories. That said, if it’s too much feel free to cut out one of the fruits - but not the cherries! I usually have something like this following a big workout and it fills me up and keeps me going well into the lunch hour without needing to reach for a snack - which is what I look for in a breakfast.
I like to add a little drizzle of maple syrup to bring out the chocolatey sweetness, but if you don’t mind it a bit bitter you can easily omit it from yours. Here I’ve used dried cranberries and walnuts, but you can mix and match any dried fruits and nuts you desire - or leave them out completely. I also love to top with some cocoa nibs and hemp seeds. If you want to make this extra decadent consider a tablespoon of dairy-free chocolate chips - but add them while it’s warm and stir it around for the maximum result.
Below I’ve given you both instant pot and stove-top instructions for how to make black forest oatmeal. However you want to make it just SMASH IT INTO YOUR FACE!
Looking to jazz up your morning breakfast? I’ll show you how to make black forest oatmeal and you’ll feel like you had dessert for breakfast!
I like to make my oatmeal in an instant pot. If you’ve got one mix together the first five ingredients - from oats to flax. Give it a stir and cook on the porridge setting (manual is fine too) for 3 minutes. Allow it to naturally release if you’ve got time. It’ll help thicken it a bit more. It’s still super quick. Otherwise add the same ingredients to a small pot and cook on the stove. Bring to a boil and then simmer till it reaches your desired thickness.
While your oats are cooking prepare the rest of your ingredients, if you haven’t already.
When your oats are ready, drizzle in the maple syrup and stir it around. Next add your apples, the residual heat from the oatmeal will help to soften them a little. Next add in your banana and cherries and stir until it’s all coated in the chocolatey goodness.
Either mix in your cranberries and walnuts or sprinkle them on top once you’ve transferred to another bowl. I like to drop mine with some cocoa nibs for an added crunch and some hemp seeds for the health of it. Smash it into your face!
Servings 1
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
