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    Chocolate Coconut Porridge (Vegan, GF)

    Last Updated January 11, 2023. Published May 25, 2020 By Charla 14 Comments

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    Are you sick and tired of plain oatmeal? Why not turn things up a notch by transforming your porridge into some chocolate coconut goodness made with gluten free oats, cacao powder, almond butter and coconut milk. Ready in under 10 minutes.

    porridge with garnish on top

    almond butter chocolate oatmeal

    This one is for my TRUE chocolate fans, if you're a choccie fan like moi then you're in the right place, at the right time, don't by pass this one.

    This recipe is gluten free, vegan friendly and is ready to eat in less than 15 minutes.

    Lately I've been thinking about chocolate and that's really unlike me, I don't know why but I can't stop thinking about it. I probably sound like a creepy weirdo, being transfixed with chocolate?

    Anyway, since I wouldn't shake off this thought of something rich, sweet and decadent I went ahead with making this chocolate coconut porridge.

    Initially this might sound horrid or not your thing and I totally appreciate that BUT.....I promise you will love this recipe and love it even more if you wash it down with some White Hot Chocolate.

    This recipe literally gives you the licence to mix your oatmeal porridge with chocolate. How cool is that?

    Who would have thought the two could combine so greatly together? I was just as skeptical as you were!!

    What's this cacao stuff?

    Good question! It's the dairy free/vegan answer to cocoa powder. It's a completely unadulterated extraction and tastes rather bitter in comparison to cocoa powder.

    I use cacao in so many recipes on my blog, you may have seen it crop up in this Chocolate Smoothie or in this Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse

    Might I add, it requires a meticulous hand in order to reap the true benefits without resulting in a overpowering element of sheer bitterness.

    I can attest to this first hand, it's no joke when you inadvertently add an excessive amount of cacao to your recipe, it can be disastrous to the point of being irreversible, plus this good stuff isn't cheap, rather the contrary.

    Ingredients you will need

    ingredients for chocolate coconut porridge

    How to make chocolate coconut porridge

    steps 1-4 making the porridge

    • First combine the coconut milk, water cacao, and vanilla in a medium sized saucepan and bring to the boil.
    • Once boiled stir in the cacao powder and vanilla extract.
    • Reduce the heat to medium then pour in the oats in intervals while stirring to avoid any lumps from forming.
    • Allow the porridge to cook for roughly 5-7 minutes, stirring throughout the given time to prevent it from sticking, add a splash of water if the porridge thicken too much.
    • Once the porridge is done drizzle in the sweetener of choice and to taste.
    • Serve accordingly and drizzle with almond butter and garnish with banana, shredded coconut and cacao nibs.

    What is the best oats to use for this porridge?

    The type of oats you use is a matter of preference.

    I personally use quick oats because they take less than 5 minutes to cook. They are silky smooth and almost melt as they cook.

    If you don't care for super silky porridge then your best bet is to use steel cut which make at least 20 minutes to cook or rolled oats which take about 15 minutes.

    Notes and tips

    • If you are sensitive to trace contamination, make sure to use oats that are certified as "gluten free".
    • Feel free to sweeten the porridge with some Vegan Condensed Milk in place of syrup
    • This is recipe made with a high ratio of coconut milk which yields a creamy porridge. If don't want a creamy porridge then use more water than milk.
    • Use Almond milk if you don't like the taste of coconut milk or Cashew Milk works too.
    • If the porridge thickens up once cool or left for the next day simply add a splash of water/milk and stir it up.

    Half a bowl of porridge

    Other must try breakfast recipes

    • Creamy Millet Porridge
    • Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    • Vegan Spinach Pancakes
    • Oil Free Tofu Scramble
    • Roasted Almond Porridge
    • Overnight Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
    • Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl

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    A bowl of porridge with garnish

    Chocolate Coconut Porridge

    Transform plain old boring oatmeal into this chocolate goodness!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 381kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup of gluten free oats
    • 2 cups of coconut milk can use almond or other plant based milk
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 ½ tablespoon of cacao powder
    • ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
    • sweeten to taste maple syrup, coconut nectar, coconut condensed milk

    topping

    • Bananas
    • Melted almond butter
    • cacao nibs
    • shredded coconut

    Instructions

    • First combine the coconut milk, water cacao, and vanilla in a medium sized saucepan and bring to the boil.
    • Once boiled stir in the cacao powder and vanilla extract.
    • Reduce the heat to medium then pour in the oats in intervals while stirring to avoid any lumps from forming.
    • Allow the porridge to cook for roughly 5-7 minutes, stirring throughout the given time to prevent it from sticking, add a splash of water if the porridge thickens too much, If you are using rolled or steel cut oats then cook for much longer (see post)
    • Once the porridge is done, drizzle in the sweetener of choice and to taste.
    • Serve accordingly and drizzle with almond butter and garnish with a banana, shredded coconut and cacao nibs.

    Notes

    • If you are sensitive to trace contamination, make sure to use oats that are certified as "gluten free".
    • Feel free to sweeten the porridge with some Vegan Condensed Milk in place of syrup
    • This recipe made with a high ratio of coconut milk which yields a creamy porridge. If don't want a creamy porridge then use more water than milk.
    • Use Almond milk if you don't like the taste of coconut milk or Cashew Milk works too.
    • If the porridge thickens up once cool or left for the next day simply add a splash of water/milk and stir it up.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 6mg
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    Comments

    1. Jolie

      July 20, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Yes!!! You must have been receiving some of the chocolate cravings I have been channeling lately, because this recipe has arrived with impeccable timing lol! I'm totally doing this for breakfast tomorrow, it looks amazing. Can't wait!

      Reply
      • Charla

        July 20, 2015 at 7:14 pm

        Hey Jolie, thanks for commenting, I love hearing from you. The chocolate craving is still here. I had some of the oatmeal this morning, I do hope it meets your approval.

        Reply
    2. Insanely Roy

      July 19, 2015 at 7:59 am

      Hey!
      I have taken the liberty of nominating you for the Dragon's Loyalty Award.
      Do take a while to visit my post on it.
      http://wp.me/p6c369-3c
      I hope you have a good day 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        July 19, 2015 at 10:14 am

        Thank you SO much I really appreciate it ;).

        Reply
    3. Katherine

      July 18, 2015 at 5:28 am

      5 stars
      I accept your dare! Although when you start the day with chocolate and coconut milk, it means things can only go downhill from there. I mean, how could it get any better??

      Reply
      • Charla

        July 18, 2015 at 8:13 am

        Thanks for commenting Katherine.

        Reply
    4. Kathryn Doherty

      July 17, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      This looks delicious! I am all about some chocolate for breakfast! But I'm with you on using real and wholesome ingredients - starts the day off right 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        July 17, 2015 at 9:10 pm

        Thank you SO much, you gotta try it Kathryn.

        Reply
    5. Insanely Roy

      July 17, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      And you are back with another lovely recipe!
      great for daily meal options..eating healthy must get easier now.:)

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      • Charla

        July 17, 2015 at 9:15 pm

        Your comment certainly made me smile. Yes I try my best to share with others my favourite healthy meals including this one.

        Reply
    6. Whitney

      July 17, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      Oh gosh. I need to go eat something. After looking at these pictures my tummy is rumbling.

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      • Charla

        July 17, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        LOL funny, give it a try Whitney.

        Reply
    7. Sarah

      July 17, 2015 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      I certainly wouldn't mind starting my day with a big ol' bowl of this beauty! Chocolate + almond butter = get in my belly!

      Reply
      • Charla

        July 17, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        Thanks Sarah, this is my go to recipe right now, it's so filling.

        Reply

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