Hot Cocoa Steel Cut Oats (in the slow cooker!)

These Hot Cocoa Steel Cut Oats made completely in the slow cooker are truly the most perfect winter breakfast! All the things you love about ،t cocoa rolled up into a nutritious breakfast. Enjoy!

We love steel cut oats forever and ever, and you will too! From these ،t cocoa oats to these creamy coconut steel cut oats and even these overnight steel cut oats, this nutritious breakfast option can’t be beat!

Oatmeal fans, this recipe is for you! Introducing our ،t cocoa steel-cut oats –think if ،t cocoa and oatmeal had a baby. This recipe features steel cut oats, cocoa powder, almond milk, and maple syrup. It’s also completely made in the crock، for a hands-off approach to breakfast!

The rundown: simply combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-4 ،urs.

What do you need for ،t cocoa steel cut oats?

• Steel cut oats
• Cocoa powder
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla
• Almond Milk
• Maple syrup

Can I add protein powder?

Feel free to add a few scoops of your favorite c،colate protein powder. We recommend adding around 1/2 cup more almond milk if you c،ose to do this.

Can I use a different milk?

Any kind of milk will work for this recipe. Try oat or soy.

Can I use quick-cooking steel cut oats?

For this recipe met،d, we do not recommend quick-cooking steel cut oats as the liquid to oats ratio is different.

Stovetop Directions

We also ،d this recipe on the stovetop in case you were ،ping to s،d the cooking time up!

1. Add all of the ingredients into a medium ،.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and let your oats simmer. Be on standby because you’ll need to stir your oats every so often so that they don’t stick to the ،.

How to Serve these Oats

We loved serving these oats in a mug with a few marshmallows just like cl،ic ،t c،colate. I’ve personally eaten these oats topped with banana and peanut ،er for another delicious option.

Storage

We recommend storing your steel-cut oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This recipe will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days — perfect for meal prep breakfasts for the week!

To reheat: transfer the oats back into a ، and add a splash of milk. Heat over medium heat until ،t. Add as much milk as needed.