Dark Chocolate Orange Protein Oats

This is a bowl of sunshine. Dark chocolate, orange protein oats are filled with superfoods and oranges to brighten up your morning.

There is something special about chocolate-dipped fruit, so I decided to try it with oatmeal. This vegan, orange, chocolate oatmeal is like a warm bowl of chocolate with a burst of orange. This breakfast may look indulgent but it is filled with superfoods, protein, and even hidden veggies. 

If you struggle with sugar cravings, try starting your day off with this dark chocolate, orange protein oats to satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way. Starting the day with a healthy breakfast like this that contains fat, fiber, and protein will balance your blood sugar. Plus, adding fun foods like chocolate during weekday meals will make you less likely to binge on sweets all weekend.

• Filled with superfoods, oranges, protein, and hidden veggies
• Helps keep away unwanted sugar cravings
• Soak the oats the night before to reduce morning-time meal prep
• Yummy, indulgent breakfast that will keep you feeling bright
• Vegan and gluten-free

• Orange segments: boost immunity and a good source of fiber and vitamin C
• Riced Cauliflower: excellent source of vitamin C, reduces inflammation, and aids in digestion
• Chia Seed: aids in digestion, supports blood sugar regulation, and is an excellent source of fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus
• Cacao nibs or chocolate chips: add a little sweetness on top—if you are looking to make this dairy-free, look for chocolate labeled vegan or dairy-free
• Nut butter: drizzle your favorite nut or seed butter on top for healthy fats
• Plant-based milk: you can use almond, cashew, coconut, or macadamia milk

• Don’t have coconut milk? You can easily make these oats with any milk or water you have on hand.
• I always stock up on frozen riced cauliflower from Costco and Trader Joes.
• I like to prepare my oatmeal ingredients in a pot the night before so they are ready to cook in the morning. Letting the oats soak in the liquid and chia seeds makes them extra thick, so you may need to add more liquid in the morning.
• Need a good protein powder? Here is a list of my current favorite protein powders.
• Feel free to sprinkle on coconut flakes, hemp seeds, or add a drizzle of nut butter on top of these delicious protein oats.

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Dark Chocolate Orange Protein Oats

This is a bowl of sunshine. Dark chocolate, orange protein oats are filled with superfoods and oranges to brighten up your morning.

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Course Breakfast

Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup oats
• 3/4 cup riced cauliflower frozen
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1/4 cup coconut milk canned
• 1/2 cup water or as needed to thin oats
• mandarin orange slices
• cacao nibs or chocolate chips for topping
• sea salt for topping

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients, except for cacao nibs and mandarin slices, to a small pot.
• Cook on stove, stirring oats occasionally, until they reach your desired consistency.
• Peel oranges (mandarins and sumo mandarins make this super easy).
• Add oats to a bowl and top with cacao nibs (or chocolate chips) and a sprinkle of sea salt.
• Enjoy!

Notes

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Keyword cacao powder, chia seeds, chocolate, coconut milk, dark chocolate, healthy breakfast, oats, orange, protein, riced cauliflower

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