Light Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal
This chocolate-banana oatmeal combines rich cocoa and naturally sweet mashed banana with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of salt. Rolled oats make it a warm, satisfying breakfast that comes together with hot and cold water, well suited to a quick, lighter morning meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Light Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 89
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour cocoa powder into a microwave-safe bowl and stir in cinnamon, sweetener, and salt. Add hot water and stir thoroughly until the cocoa powder has dissolved. Stir in cold water until well combined. Stir in oats and banana until well mixed.
- 2
Microwave for 2 minutes. Remove, stir, and allow the oatmeal to cool and thicken.
- Calories 265.15 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 8.0 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 50.11 g 18%
- Total Fat 4.33 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 9.06 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 14.16 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 20.0 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 325.73 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 3.31 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.57 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Light Chocolate Banana Oatmeal is an American breakfast recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 10 mins, serves 1, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Banana, Cinnamon Puffs, Ground Cinnamon, and Rolled Oats. Each serving provides about 265.15 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Light Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal?
- It is an American recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for breakfast.
- What is Light Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal made of?
- The main ingredients are Banana, Cinnamon Puffs, Ground Cinnamon, Rolled Oats, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Light Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 265.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Light Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Light Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal healthy?
- Light Chocolate-Banana Oatmeal has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 265.15 calories and 8.0 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. It contains Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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