Keto Double Chocolate Oatmeal

This Keto Double Chocolate Oatmeal is the ultimate morning treat for anyone who misses the convenience and comfort of traditional overnight oats without the heavy carb load. By swapping out high-carb grains for nutrient-dense hemp hearts and chia seeds, you get a thick, creamy texture that feels incredibly indulgent while keeping your macros perfectly in line. The combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and low-carb chocolate chips creates a deep, dark chocolate flavor that satisfies any sweet tooth, making it feel more like a decadent dessert than a simple breakfast. Because the hemp hearts provide a soft, slightly nutty bite, you will find the mouthfeel is remarkably similar to classic porridge, especially after the ingredients have had time to meld together in the refrigerator.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easily it can be adapted to fit your specific dietary needs or whatever you happen to have in your pantry. If you are looking for a dairy-free alternative, you can easily swap the heavy whipping cream for full-fat canned coconut milk or a creamy unsweetened macadamia nut milk, though you may want to add a little extra chia if you prefer a very thick consistency. While liquid stevia is a fantastic zero-carb sweetener for this dish, feel free to use your favorite powdered monk fruit or erythritol blend if you prefer a different sweetness profile. You can even experiment with adding a pinch of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate notes or some crushed walnuts for an extra layer of crunch.

This dish is a meal-prep dream because it actually improves as it sits, allowing the chia seeds to fully hydrate and the chocolate flavor to become more pronounced. You can store your prepared jars in the refrigerator for up to five days, making it a breeze to grab and go on busy weekday mornings. While this recipe is designed to be enjoyed chilled straight from the fridge, you can also serve it warm if you prefer a cozy, hot breakfast. Simply heat it in the microwave for about thirty to sixty seconds, stirring halfway through, and add a splash more cream or water if it thickens up too much during the process. While you can freeze this mixture in an airtight container for up to a month, the texture is truly at its best when enjoyed fresh or after a few days of refrigeration.

Yields 1 servings of Keto Double Chocolate Oatmeal

Table of Contents

The Preparation

3 tablespoons hemp hearts
1 tablespoon unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/2 tablespoon low-carb dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons chia seeds
2 drops liquid stevia
salt, to taste

The Execution

1. Mix all of the ingredients together.

2. Chill in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours.

This makes a total of 1 serving of Keto Double Chocolate Oatmeal. The serving comes out to be 448 calories, 41g fats, 5.7g net carbs, and 13.7g protein.

NUTRITION	CALORIES	FAT	CARBS	FIBER	NET CARBS	PROTEIN
3 tablespoon hemp hearts	166	14.7	2.6	1.2	1.4	9.6
1 tablespoon unsweetened dark cocoa powder	20	0.5	3	2	1	1
1/2 tablespoon low-carb dark chocolate chips	21	1.9	2.5	1.5	1.1	0.1
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream	202	21.5	1.6	0	1.6	1.7
2 teaspoon chia seeds	39	2.5	3.4	2.8	0.6	1.3
2 drop liquid stevia	0	0	0	0	0	0
— salt	0	0	0	0	0	0
Totals	448	41	13.1	7.4	5.7	13.7

This makes a total of 1 serving of Keto Double Chocolate Oatmeal. The serving comes out to be 448 calories, 41g fats, 5.7g net carbs, and 13.7g protein.