All through nursing school, I worked as a nanny for a family with two girls. I loved being a nanny, and one of my favorite things to do with the girls was cook and bake, (naturally!) One of the ‘treats’ that we made was peanut butter-chocolate ‘no bake’ oatmeal cookies! If you have never made them, they are sort of like a Reese’s version of an oatmeal cookie…and in my opinion they are simply divine! One day when I was making oatmeal, I remembered these delicious cookies and was inspired to ‘re-create’ the cookies into a warm bowl of nutritious oatmeal! Since then, I have been in love with this oatmeal, and if you’re a fan of peanut butter and chocolate, then I can assure you that you will be too!
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Reese’s Cookie Batter Oatmeal
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Method
The estimated total time to make this recipe is 5-15 minutes.
1
Stovetop Cooking: Combine the oats, milk (or water), cocoa powder, and salt in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and cover for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the sweetener of choice. Spoon peanut butter on top, and mix throughout.
2
Microwave Cooking: Put oats into a microwavable-safe bowl an add in 2/3 cup of milk (or water). Microwave for 2- 2 1/2 minutes, and stir in cocoa powder, sweetener, salt, and vanilla until everything is well combined. Spoon peanut butter on top, and mix throughout.
Ingredients
| 1/2 cup | Old Fashioned Oats (use gluten free if sensitive) |
| 2/3 cup | Milk of choice OR water |
| 1 tbs | Cocoa powder |
| 2-5 pkts | sweetener of choice (or to taste) |
| Pinch | Salt |
| 1 tbs | Peanut butter (or nut butter of choice) |
| Optional | Additions: 1/2 mashed banana, chopped nuts, 1tsp light hershey’s syrup, shredded coconut, 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder |
Katie's Tip!
This oatmeal can be prepared on the stovetop or in the microwave. The microwave quicker, but I provided instructions for both methods of cooking. Nutrition Breakdown
| 1 | Serving |
| 330 | Calories when prepared with milk (or 260 Calories with water) |
| 6 | WWP+* |
*Weight Watchers Points per serving
24 Comments
Naomi (onefitfoodie) said:
YUMM!!! i think your sister just posted a comment on my blog and I cant wait to check hers out!!
Katie @ Health for the Whole Self said:
I almost always add peanut butter to my oatmeal, but I’ve never tried making chocolate oats with cocoa powder. Can’t wait to try it!
Ali @ Redhead Reports said:
Wow, that oatmeal looks AMAZING!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin said:
The name alone on this one makes me want some!! I just got cocoa powder recently and am looking forward to finding new ways to use it — this will definitely be one!
Erica said:
mmm these look great! I would love to try these! I will keep you posted! Have a good weekend!
Kris | iheartwellness.com said:
WOW! So simple, yet so tasty! I love your wonderful recipes!
I could eat a bowl of this right now…..i love chocolate and what a healthy way to add it into your day!
Love your blog doll!!
XXOO
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat said:
Oh my goodness Katie, I made this the other day after posting about it and it was delicious!!! Awesome recipe, and happy blog birthday! :)
Ana Maria said:
this sounds delicious! I love oatmeal and i love reese’s and so this is a great alternative to resse’s puffs!
Cheryl said:
Way to add a spin on boring oatmeal…
Julie said:
Made this morning! YUMMY!!!!
Ayla said:
Is there a way to bring a pinterest button on the site so we can tag repin it on the website?
Jo said:
How much vanilla?
Karen said:
Can you tell us how many grams of protein are in a serving?
Ash said:
This is one of my favorite oatmeal dishes! I usually use chocolate protein powder instead of cocoa powder though! Such a great breakfast and I even make it for dessert sometime! Yum!
Elli said:
How much vanilla should be used for the microwave version? It’s listed in the instructions but not the ingredients list.
Dashing Dish said:
same amount of vanilla for both versions
Amy said:
I’ve made this the past two mornings using unsweetened cocoa (it’s clean) and some drops of stevia extract and without salt…..OBSESSED. SO DELICIOUS! And clean :)
Katie Farrell said:
I have a pintrest so you can just repin from there Ayla! :) Thank you for your support! :) xo
Katie Farrell said:
hey jo i think that was an error… probably 1/2 tsp would work…but i took it out of the method for the future…its not really needed! :)