Mocha Hazelnut Oatmeal

I can’t help but coma back to this recipe when I want something soul nourishing! So good to have this on Sunday mornings ♡♡♡ Thank you for creating this recipe!

PUL Team - April 14, 2024, 8:18 a.m.

Yayy so glad that you enjoyed the oatmeal, Misaki - thank you! 😊

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Every time I skeptically try a recipe I’m blown away by how good it turns out. I left out the plain yogurt as it’s really not my cup of tea, but this porridge is HEAVEN. It feels like hot chocolate, it’s so lush and decadent! Wow. I don’t know how you guys do it but your recipes are amazing and this is not the exception.

PUL Team - April 10, 2024, 12:18 a.m.

Yayy it means so much, Francesca! So glad that the oatmeal was enjoyed 🥰

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This is so so so sooo good!! Amazing! I don’t know how you all always come up with the best recipes! ♡🍫

Delicious!

A great recipe for those whole love a rich chocolate flavour. For me it was a bit much, but enjoyed it nevertheless. 🌟

This has become one of our favorites!!! We don't always have all of the toppings, but it is delicious either way!! We have made this 5-6 times already since discovering it recently. So happy to be eating something in the morning besides a slice of bread (dutchie here)

So delicious and indulgent. This breakfast is so good it feels almost illegal. I first used peanut butter since I didn't have hazelnut butter on hand. The modified version is already really tasty, but hazelnut butter takes it to another level.

One of my favorite oatmeals from PUL! I prep the dry ingredients the evening before and add the wet ingredients in the morning.
Instead of using instant coffee, I swap the milk for fresh brewed coffee. Since I put everything together right before I leave for the office it has the perfect temperature and consistency when I start eating it 🤭

PUL Team - Jan. 15, 2024, 12:44 a.m.

Oh we're so excited to hear, Betzy, thank you for sharing your experience with the oatmeal! 😊

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this tastes almost too good to be healthy! 😄 to all the ladies: this is just the perfect comfort food for when you’re about to start your period, a warm hug from the inside 🌸

PUL Team - Jan. 14, 2024, 11:34 p.m.

Thank you, Lara! Sending an extra virtual warm hug your way 🤗

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Very chocolatey

Reduced chocolate, cocoa and maple syrup, and didn’t have yogurt but 👌

Hi, i would like to ask if the nutrition info refer to the recipe including the toppings or not.
Thanks in advance,
Evi

PUL Team - Nov. 7, 2023, 3:26 p.m.

Hey Evangelia, great question. The nutritional information provided reflects all the ingredients listed with specific quantities in the recipe. This includes any toppings for which measurements are specified, like "1 banana, sliced" or "1/2 cup of yogurt." If a topping is merely a suggested option without a designated amount, such as "serves well with croutons," it isn't included in the nutritional calculation. For this particular recipe, since the amounts for the toppings are clearly stated, they are indeed accounted for in the nutrition facts. I hope this helps :)

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The chocolate oatmeal was delicious! I used strawberries and almond butter since it’s what I had in hand. Thank you for making this easy to use app and delicious recipes!

PUL Team - Oct. 26, 2023, 12:06 a.m.

Oh we're so happy to hear, Breanne, thank you! Robin worked hard to make the app easy to use. We hope you continue to love the App and the recipes within it 💛

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I make oatmeal a lot and this was an awesome flavor shakeup. Very decadent and filling! I didn’t have bananas on hand and used blueberries instead and it was delicious.

PUL Team - Sept. 11, 2023, 9:08 p.m.

We're so happy that the oatmeal was enjoyed with blueberries, Amanda, thank you 😃

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Delicious! Very chocolatey so I think there’s lots of flexibility if you don’t have the quantity of cocoa powder or chocolate on hand. Less could be added and the flavor would be fine. I topped it with peanut butter and banana.

Thanks to this recipe, I was able to switch from sugary breakfast cereal that left me hungry 2h after, to this delicious wholesome breakfast! I make a big batch on the weekend (almost every week) and then I can enjoy it all week.

PUL Team - Aug. 25, 2023, 7:37 a.m.

Oh, Ariane, it means so much that the mocha hazelnut oatmeal is being enjoyed and leaves you feeling satisfied 😃

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Delicious! I substituted tahini for the hazelnut butter (I didn’t have any on hand). It’s super tasty and indulgent.

Oh yum. It's pouring rain on a Sunday morning here in Montreal Canada. Hazelnut butter was not in my pantry so I used almond butter instead. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I only put in one teaspoon of coffee granules. Chopped almonds gives it a nice crunch. Everyone else is sleeping so I won't have to share.

PUL Team - July 18, 2023, 12:06 a.m.

Hehe love the feeling of a cozy bowl of oatmeal, especially when the rest of the house is asleep! Thank you, Nancy, and sending lots of love to Canada 💛

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The best oatmeal I’ve ever had! Loved the taste of it on its own (which is generally not the case). Of course then topped it with a bunch of banana and strawberries. Tomorrow cherries :) An idea; for a runnier/softer texture, try adding more plant milk or water. A bonus being that it increases the amount of oatmeal there is to enjoy!

PUL Team - July 10, 2023, 10:54 p.m.

Thank you for the glowing feedback, Tatum, it means so much! A lovely idea to add more plant milk or water :D

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Very tasty

My dad went gluten-free and dairy-free, and he didn't know what to make for breakfast. Although he is not a big fan of oatmeal, ( he thought it was too pasty and textureless but the truth was he hadn't been looking for the right recipe!! )
and now he does it every day since the day he first tried

PUL Team - June 22, 2023, 8:34 p.m.

A huge compliment, Agathe, thanks so much for taking the time to share! 💛

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Came out great! I had an overripe banana so i mashed that in as well. I plated it up like Sadia does and it was beautiful!

Very good! Often I like to have at breakfast something with dark chocolate and this combination is one of the best ones! And it is filling too, which is great, because I have sometimes good appetite… 😇

PUL Team - May 17, 2023, 1:26 a.m.

So glad it's being enjoyed, Emilia 😃

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Hi! how can I convert this recipe into overnight oats?

PUL Team - April 10, 2023, 6:55 p.m.

Hey Mehek, a lovely idea that we haven't tested out yet! You could mix the oatmeal ingredients (rolled oats, plant milk, sweeteners) together and rather than cooking it, store it in an airtight container in the fridge overnight. In the morning, you can add more liquid if it needs it and the desired toppings (such as banana, coconut yogurt, and hazelnut butter). Do let us know how it goes if you experiment with it 🤗

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Hey there!
Thanks for this amazing dessert 🍰 breakfast 🥣 recipe. I have tried it in more wholesome ways, results were amazing.
You can swap up almond milk with peanut 🥜 milk 🥛. It taste like peanut 🥜 Choco brownie comes from heaven.
Adding ground flaxseeds or chia seeds is also good instead of chopped hazelnuts.
although the concept of your recipe is also heaven it reminds me of ferrero rocher after I become vegan.
BTW can you post nut milks recipes like peanut milk on your blog?

PUL Team - April 8, 2023, 5:04 p.m.

Hey Mayank! Thanks for sharing your experience with the recipe - the substitutions sound delicious. We've noted down the idea for nut milk recipes 😃

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This recipe is so damn good - I make it multiple times a week! I actually omitted the yogurt at first, but once I did add it, I noticed it really rounds out the other flavors.

PUL Team - March 11, 2023, 9:34 p.m.

Aw thank you, Marike 🤗

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It was so quick to make and felt like a cheat meal but wasn’t really so I want to add this to my regulars 😍 love coffee and Chocolate combo with oats

Delicious 😋 I left out the coffee because I’m not a big coffee fan however it was still amazing. I am stuffed! I won’t need to eat again for hours.
I recently discovered your site & although I’m not vegan I just adore eating a plant based diet as I feel it is so nourishing & tasty.
You are definitely bringing out best that nature can offer with your excellent recipes!
I love that you focus on all aspects of health & not just how we can feed ourselves with yummy plants. Your YouTube videos are so informative - educating people about good nutrition should be taught in schools. Sadly it is not, but thankfully we have people like you guys at Puck Up Limes sharing your wisdom with the rest of us. Thank you!

PUL Team - Feb. 12, 2023, 9:59 p.m.

Awe thank you for taking the time to share the very kind words, Suz, it means so much 🥰 beyond happy to hear the PUL content is being enjoyed!

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My son loves this. Minus the coffee, tastes like Nutella. So pleased I found you on YouTube

PUL Team - Feb. 9, 2023, 11:12 p.m.

So happy to have you in the PUL community, Seonaid ☺️

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This is my new favourite oatmeal recipe! I didnt have hazelnuts and it was still delicious as is (obviously, it's chocolate). I chopped up frozen mango to mix in and it helped to make it sweeter. I'm excited to mix and match fruits and nuts with this one, and I would also add just a bit less cocoa powder for personal preference😊

PUL Team - Jan. 9, 2023, 9:37 a.m.

Thanks so much for sharing, Hannah, and yummm - sounds like it'd be delicious with mango!

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I have NEVER used coffee granules in ANY dish ever and never got to try it because i remember that in my childhood i hated it but THIS recipe changed my whole outlook on it ! What a amazballs recipe !

PUL Team - Nov. 15, 2022, 2:44 p.m.

It means so much, Alex, so happy to hear 🤗

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Such a nice, comforting and intense recipe. It's going to be definitely a weekend treat! I didn't use any sweeteners and the banana (very ripe one I must say) did the job 🍌 maybe next time, I will put less cocoa powder though

PUL Team - Sept. 23, 2022, 4:56 p.m.

Aw we're so glad it was enjoyed, Orlanne, thank you!

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Hi Sadia … I’m am in love with ur recipes .. I had the Mocha Hazel Nut Oats …. today … was so goood .. definitely my go to brekkie once a week .. love all ur recipes .. tried the Miso Savoury Oats was divine .. I had it with cherry tomatoes and avacado as I did not have radish .. loved it . Congratulations…🥳👏🌹Hope hubby spoils u heaps.. love ur smile and bloops… so cute … Thanks for the book referral… Really good ones … Wish u could send u a pic of my oats ..
All the best .. Thanks for the delicious recipes … and info on proteins etc.. God Bless… u for ur hard work …

PUL Team - Sept. 21, 2022, 11:18 p.m.

Hey there, Glamor Girl, aw thank you so very much for the very kind words and support. We'd love to see pictures on Instagram with the hashtag #pickuplimes or tag @pickuplimes. You can email us a copy at [email protected] as well 💛

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Very good

This dish tastes absolutely phenomenal and is extremely satisfying. It keeps me full for a while and it's now in my rotation of breakfast options.

PUL Team - June 4, 2022, 2:55 a.m.

Oh we appreciate it so much, Tiffany, thank you:)

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This is soooo delicious, chocolatey and comforting!

In fact, it reminds me very much of my grandmother's stovetop chocolate pudding. (Homemade, not boxed. I suspect it was a recipe from the Great Depression.) So thank you for the blast from the last as well as a filling and warm breakfast for these cooler Canberra mornings. ☺️

PUL Team - April 15, 2022, 5:23 a.m.

Hey Barbara, we're so glad the oatmeal was enjoyed! What a special connection to the recipe too 🥰

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I love the fact that you have the option to change the number of portions, works perfectly when preparing things for one.
Keep up the great work, you make such delicious recipes.

PUL Team - April 12, 2022, 1:15 a.m.

We're so thrilled the new website features are being enjoyed, Chris, it means so much!

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It is awesome 👌

This is the second PUL oatmeal recipe I have tried…with success! I have never been an oatmeal fan; however, this recipe is super-delicious and versatile. I suffer from SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) and am allergic to chicken eggs. That being said, I have skipped breakfast for many years. Now that I am well into my 40s and the body changes that go with that, breakfast has become non-negotiable and FIBER is a must. Thank you VERY much for this recipe! It is filling and the cocoa powder makes it feel like a hearty dessert. I like that it isn’t too sweet and that I can add-in different fresh/dried fruits to adjust the sweetness. Another bonus to this recipe is how long I feel satiated after eating. Part of the issue with SIBO is impaired gut motility, so my doctor has me waiting 4 hours between meals (no snacking). This allows my sluggish system enough time to move a meal through properly. Usually I am really hungry 2 hours after breakfast, but with these oatmeal recipes I feel satisfied the whole 4 hours. I appreciate the inspiration and education that PUL provides. Your videos and blog posts really make plant based eating feel exciting and achievable. Thank you!

PUL Team - March 29, 2022, 9:04 p.m.

Hey there, Annuzza, thanks a bunch for opening up and sharing your experience with the recipe with us! We're beyond grateful that the PUL content is being enjoyed. Wishing you an abundance of health and wellness 💚

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This is the greatest oatmeal I've ever made. It's the impedimy of dessert for breakfast and so quick and easy! As a chocolate lover it's my favourite go to breakfast! Thank you guys so much for this recipe <3

PUL Team - March 28, 2022, 11:39 p.m.

Such a huge compliment, Brennae, thank YOU!

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Hello! THANK YOU for adding allergen filters - finding plant based recipes online can be tricky with a tree nut allergy, so it helps a lot!
Just wanted to let you know that when we filtered out for tree nuts on your recipe page, this recipe still showed up! Don't know how your filtering/labelling works, just a heads up :)

PUL Team - March 26, 2022, 11 p.m.

Hey Tori! Thanks a bunch for the feedback and heads up. Our recipe filter opts to include recipes with the potential to swap out the allergen of interest to maximize results. For example in this one, non-nut-based milk (such as soy milk) can be used instead of almond milk while seed butter (such as sunflower seed butter) and seeds (such as roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds) can be used in place of the hazelnuts and hazelnut butter. Clicking on the green swap button within our recipes will show sample substitute ideas in case you're interested and haven't already seen yet. We hope this helps for now, Tori, and do let us know if there's any other feedback 😃

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If im using instant oats how much milk do i need to add?

PUL Team - March 21, 2022, 12:12 a.m.

Hey Lily, you could use slightly less liquid to start and add more to desired consistency. The cooking time will be reduced so it may be worth keeping a closer eye on it as well 😊

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I make this oatmeal every morning lately. I finally found a breakfast that keeps me full almost the entire morning (in comparison with my former breakfast, which was a small portion of muesli with some soy milk). Although I have to say, I had to reduce the amount of cacao powder because the first try was so strong in cacao it almost made me nauseous, and because I'm lazy I never put the roasted hazelnut and hazelnut butter (which I don't have), nor the banana... Well, I actually make a mocha oatmeal hahaha But it's delicious! And the coconut yoghurt takes this to a whole new level, I really love it. Thanks for the recipe, I will try to make it accurately (with the hazelnuts and everything) someday lol

PUL Team - Feb. 24, 2022, 4:15 p.m.

Hey, Smallcow, thanks for sharing your experience with the oatmeal! It's a filling one 😃 The banana helps to add some sweetness and balance out the cocoa powder. We chat more about the difference between cocoa and cacao powder here as well in case you're interested and haven't seen it already: https://youtu.be/FZq-w1t9lyw?…

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Just tried this recipe and it tasted just like it looks- decadent and dessert like. I made it for my partner who's usually not a fan of sweet oatmeal and he loved it too.
Will definitely be making this for ease, taste & richness. I felt that the dark chocolate topping made it a bit too bitter for my liking but with yogurt & bananas, it balanced out nicely.

PUL Team - Feb. 22, 2022, 4:55 a.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience with it, Shruti! Just in case you're interested and haven't already seen, using dairy-free dark chocolate with less cacao, such as a 70% bar rather than 90% is less bitter as well 😃

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I love this recipe so much! I highly recommend adding a sliced banana at the beginning (maybe instead of maple syrup) and letting it cook until it caramelizes. Thank you so much for your inspirational recipes!

PUL Team - Feb. 14, 2022, 6:41 a.m.

Mmm a lovely idea, Laura, thank YOU for supporting PUL 🥰

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Nutella-esque but without the insane amount of sugar. Love this. I used maybe half the sweetener and it was still delicious. I saw someone post about using cacao nibs, which I think I’ll try to help reduce the sugar even more (in place of the chopped chocolate - eating lots of sugar too often sends me on a downward spiral). This was super filling. Will make again. Thank you!

PUL Team - Feb. 14, 2022, 3:31 a.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience with it, Kelly, we're happy to hear it was enjoyed :)

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I will make this recipy again and again, really good.

Like eating a melted brownie for breakfast. So delicious. My chocolate obsessed 3 and 4 year olds loved it!

PUL Team - Feb. 5, 2022, 6:31 a.m.

Oh, Larissa, we're so happy the oatmeal is being enjoyed by your little ones!

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This is so good - there is just one problem - its too good!! I made a big batch and ate the whole lot myself in one go! ;)

PUL Team - Feb. 3, 2022, 4:55 a.m.

Aw so glad the recipe is being enjoyed, Kate, perhaps a bigger batch is needed 😜

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Thank you so much for your work! All recipes I tried turned out amazing, wholesome and delicious! Thank you also for mentioning not only cups but grams, it is really helpful!
Loved this porridge today for breakfast)) Coffee in a bowl isn't that a dream!?😍😍😍

PUL Team - Jan. 23, 2022, 8:07 p.m.

It means so much to hear, Taya! It's a dream indeed 😍🙌

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Sooo good! And usually not a fan of oatmeal, but this ticked all the boxes for me. Definitely happy that I kept the hazelnuts for the texture! Only thing is, this is very decadent so even after using the recipe for 1 serving I still had a lot left over.. so next time I'll use half of that (if the recipe still works then?)

PUL Team - Jan. 19, 2022, 5:18 p.m.

Hey Liz, we're happy to hear you enjoyed it! Our website currently doesn't support scaling the recipe down to half portion servings, but we've noted down the idea. It would be awesome to add it as a feature! Thanks for sharing! 😃

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Dessert for breakfast indeed! So yummy! Super kid friendly too.

Just made it, it's so delicious and this is by far the best oatmeal I've made! Can't wait to try out the rest of the oatmeals! Thank you so much 💝

PUL Team - Jan. 7, 2022, 9:34 p.m.

Awe we appreciate this so much, Hannah, thank you! We hope you enjoy the other oatmeals too 😃

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Just love it ! The topping added to oatmeal make it so tasty and decadent ! A great way to start the day and make my boydriend look at my breakfast with interested eyes (he is not found of oatmeal usually).

PUL Team - Jan. 7, 2022, 5:08 p.m.

So glad the oatmeal was enjoyed, Romane, it means so much ☺️

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Honestly the best oatmeal I have had in a loooong time. When I tried I I was like "it can't be real!" Thank you😍

PUL Team - Jan. 3, 2022, 7:04 p.m.

A massive compliment, Martina, thank you!

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Thank you so much for your marvellous holiday oatmeals!! This is heavenly for any chocolate lover 😍 Although it’s quite dense, I enjoyed this warm breakfast slowly whilst looking out on a cold, white winter morning (20-30 cm of snow)☃️
I used chopped dark chocolate with an orange flavour that worked very well with the coffee. Considering the amount of bitter ingredients, it’s necessary to add some maple syrup for a proper balance. I topped my first mocha oatmeal with banana, little bit of chopped pecans, and Greek yoghurt. I’ll exclude nuts next time, as the chocolate was sufficiently filling🤣

PUL Team - Dec. 30, 2021, 3:43 p.m.

Hi Louise! A sincere thanks to YOU for sharing your experience with the oatmeal! The dark chocolate with hints of orange and other toppings sounds lovely 😍

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Made this recipe the very first time on xmas morning for 7 people. Everyone loved the results! Tripled the recipe and reduced the cocoa (didn't have cacoa) powder, as this seemed plenty chocolatey. I used 2/3 cup cocoa instead of a full cup. Also reduced the instant coffee accordingly, using 5 instead of 6 tsp. I personally loved topping this with almond butter, plain full-fat Greek yogurt and a smattering of cacoa nibs - so good.

PUL Team - Dec. 30, 2021, 5:51 a.m.

We're so happy the oatmeal was enjoyed, Jane! Thanks for sharing the modifications 🙂

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I looved this!! Hazelnut, chocolate, coffee, coconut, oats; what was there not to like?? 😁 It gave me a good excuse to make some homemade hazelnut butter which I am a huge fan of and, as oats are my favourite thing to eat for breakfast, I always welcome different ways to prepare them. I will be making this breakfast again without a doubt!! ❤

PUL Team - Dec. 30, 2021, 6:08 a.m.

Woop woop! We're smiling from ear to ear, Charlotte - thanks for the very kind words 🌻

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Very rich and delicious! I love the strong chocolate flavour, thank you for all the yummy oatmeal recipes!

PUL Team - Dec. 30, 2021, 5:49 a.m.

Thanks a bunch for the lovely review, Ko!

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So delicious. Added grated apple as sweetener then topped with natural yoghurt and a teaspoon of nut butter

PUL Team - Dec. 28, 2021, 6:49 p.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Danielle, and we're so thrilled it was enjoyed!

Louise Magnusson🇸🇪 - Dec. 30, 2021, 8:45 a.m.

Thank you for your topping suggestion! I can imagine that apples are a wonderful combination with chocolate. I usually use canned pears (chopped up) for chocolate-containing oatmeals/overnight oats during the winter season

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This recipe calls for 1 tablespoons of maple syrup per serving, which is = 3.5 teaspoons of added sugar. How's that different from eating boxed sugared cereal or cocoa puffs?

PUL Team - Dec. 28, 2021, 2:18 a.m.

Hi Anna, thanks for sharing the question with us 🙂 The syrup helps add a delicious sweetness to the oatmeal, although you could totally omit it if desired. We personally enjoy the added fibre from the oats, healthy fats from the nuts, and nutrients from plant-based milk and yogurt to support our bone health. The higher fibre and protein also keep us feeling full and fueled for longer compared to traditional boxed cereals.

Boxed cereal might be more accessible to some, or serve to nourish the soul (pickuplimes.com/article/nouri…) on occasion, though, so we don't intend to label them as a "bad" choice by any means. If you're interested in learning more about our philosophy towards sugar and haven't already seen it yet, you might be also interested in our article here: pickuplimes.com/article/a-gui…. We hope this helps for now, Anna ☺️

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Thank you for the delicious-looking recipe, I will try it out first thing tomorrow morning! However, something seems very off with your nutrition info: almost triple the amount of iron compared to calcium? 200 grams(!) of magnesium? 3 grams(!) of zink? 🙃

PUL Team - Dec. 27, 2021, 11:48 p.m.

Hi there, Naja - thanks a bunch for pointing this out to us, and apologies for any confusion it caused! The insight is super appreciated to help us improve. We've gone into the back end and have updated a typo that was overestimating the iron per serving. The dark chocolate, cacao powder, and instant coffee tend to be richer sources of magnesium which is contributing to the higher value in this oatmeal. We hope this helps for now and you enjoy the recipe if you're able to give it a try! Do let us know if you have any further feedback as well ☺️

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To me, this is the best oatmeal breakfast bowl, I didn't even try it out but will definitely try it.

PUL Team - Dec. 27, 2021, 11:22 p.m.

We hope you enjoy it, Farzeen!

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This was delicious, thank you!

Incredible as always! You are such an inspiration

PUL Team - Dec. 25, 2021, 6:21 p.m.

Aw you're too kind, Adelaide, thank you ☺️

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Semplicemente fantastica! Ti adoro 🥰🥰🔝🔝