Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal - Sweet and Spiced Breakfast Recipe! (2024)

Why You’ll Love This Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal

Sometimes you just want chocolate for breakfast. Well, this chocolate oatmeal lets you indulge that craving in a way that satisfies and fuels you through a busy day. Add a bit of spice inspired by Mexican Hot Chocolate, and you have a flavor that knocks your socks off (but still keeps your toes and entire body warm). Here’s why you’ll be making this part of your morning routine:

• So satisfying. Between the whole grain oats and the protein from the addition of egg whites, this chocolate oatmeal has everything you need to keep you full and fueled till lunchtime.
• Customizable. You can use regular or dark cocoa depending on the chocolaty intensity you want. Use any sugar you have on hand or swap it for an unrefined or sugar free sweetener like coconut sugar or stevia. And adjust the level of spice to your preference.
• No gluten or dairy. Use certified gluten free oats and a non-dairy milk like almondmilk and you have a completely gluten- and dairy-free breakfast. You can even omit the egg whites and still have a tasty result that can even be thickened a little with some chia or flax seeds.

Want more chocolate oatmeal ideas? Use up some of the summer harvest with Zucchini Brownie Batter Oatmeal, get the fall vibes with Chocolate Pumpkin Oatmeal, or keep it timeless with Almond Butter Chocolate Oatmeal.

Mexican Oatmeal Ingredients and Substitutions

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need to make this sweet, spiced chocolate oatmeal. Be sure to scroll to the recipes card for the full amounts and detailed instructions.

• Old-fashionedoats. Be sure to use certifiedgluten-free oats, if needed. You can also make this with quick oats, but adjust the amount of liquid and cooking time accordingly, based on the package directions.
• Cocoa powder. For a deeper chocolate flavor, you can use dark cocoa powder, but a basic unsweetened cocoa powder is fine. Or use a little of each.
• Spices. I like to use my premade Mexican Chocolate Spice Blend, but you can also stir in a combination of cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper. You’ll also need a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
• Sweetener. I prefer to use coconut or turbinado sugar, but regular granulated or brown sugar is fine. Also feel free to substitute honey, agave, or even a sugar-free sweetener such as stevia or Swerve.
• Milk and water. Dairy or non-dairy milk are both fine.
• Coconut oil or butter. This is optional but adds a little richness.
• Egg whites. As mentioned, the whites add protein and make the oatmeal thicker. It can be omitted if you prefer. You can use lightly beaten egg whites or pasteurized ones from a carton. One lightly beaten egg works fine too, but the whites have a more neutral flavor.
• Optional toppings. Chopped chocolate, nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a drizzle of milk, or more butter or coconut oil.

How to Make Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal

You can whip up this satisfying breakfast in no time on a chilly morning. Here’s a summary of how to do it.

• Cook the oatmeal. Combine the oats, cocoa powder, spices, sweetener, milk, and water in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer, cooking until the oatmeal has reached desired doneness, but still has a little excess liquid.

• Stir in remaining ingredients. Stir in the coconut oil or butter, if using, then slowly pour in egg whites while stirring constantly. Cook for another 1-3 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly.

• Finish cooking and serve. Pour the finishes Mexican chocolate oatmeal into a bowl, add any desired toppings, and enjoy right away.

Make it a Meal

This Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal recipe is so filling that you can simply grab a cup of coffee, some juice or milk for the kiddos, and maybe a piece of fruit, then you are good to go. But if you want to add something more, especially if you decide to split on batch between a couple of people, here are a few ideas.

• Have a drink. No, not that kind of drink. Keep the cozy theme going with Mexican Hot Chocolate or balance it out with something cool like a Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie.
• Make something savory. Balance the sweet oatmeal with a protein-packed option like Breakfast Tostadas or Egg Tacos.
• Add a fruity option. Have some Mango Berry Fruit Salad or a nice Chocolate Orange Yogurt Parfait.