Decadent Valentine Cookies Oatmeal Bowl with Strawberries and Dark Chocolate
A warm, indulgent oatmeal bowl combining creamy oats, homemade cookie crumbles, fresh strawberries, and bittersweet dark chocolate for a perfect Valentine’s Day treat or cozy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
- 1 ¾ cups milk of choice (415ml) – whole milk, almond, or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light brown recommended)
- Pinch of salt
- About 4 homemade Valentine cookies, crumbled (sugar or shortbread cookies)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced (about 75g)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or chunks (70% cacao or higher, 30g)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats with 1 ¾ cups (415ml) milk of choice. Add a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, cooking for about 8-10 minutes until thick and creamy. Add more milk if too thick.
- If desired, stir in ½ teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon chia seeds halfway through cooking.
- While oatmeal cooks, crumble about 4 Valentine cookies into bite-sized pieces.
- Spoon the cooked oatmeal into serving bowls. Sprinkle cookie crumbles evenly over the top.
- Layer sliced fresh strawberries (½ cup or 75g) over the cookie crumbles.
- Scatter 2 tablespoons (30g) dark chocolate chips or chunks over the strawberries. The warmth will slightly melt the chocolate.
- Optional: Drizzle honey or maple syrup and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; avoid instant or steel-cut oats. Add cookie crumbles just before serving to keep crunch. Use dark chocolate with 70% cacao or higher for balanced sweetness. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and cookies or omit cookies. For vegan, use plant-based milk, maple syrup instead of brown sugar, and vegan cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about half t
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 8
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