Peppermint Mocha Oatmeal
Peppermint Mocha Oatmeal makes for a warm and comforting breakfast recipe for the holidays. topped with yogurt and crushed candy canes.
New Years Eve. And all I want is Christmas food.
Plus, I have a bowl full of candy canes to use up. Who says you can't eat candy canes for breakfast?
Okay, my parents have definitely told me not to eat candy for breakfast. But it's a holiday, right? I can let the rules slide just this once.
So do any of you out there have New Years resolutions? I would like to say exercise and eating better, but that's a little too cliche, right?
On top of it being too cliche, it means that all the gyms will be packed with people all of January. And there is no way I am running in snowy Toronto. I can barely walk in it without tripping.
So I guess it will be just the eating healthier portion of my resolution until January. Let's see how long this will last.
Honestly, this Peppermint Mocha Oatmeal looks way more decadent than it is. I made it vegan using coconut milk and coconut yogurt, but you can adjust it to your taste or dietary preferences.
The only really unhealthy part about this oatmeal is the crushed candy canes. And there isn't even that much crushed candy canes. You can keep it or omit it completely if you want. I just like a pretty dish in the morning.
But if you were looking for a decadent oatmeal idea, I wouldn't say no to a Coconut Latte Ice Cream Sundae Oatmeal right about now.
But this Peppermint Mocha Oatmeal ticks off all of my New Years resolution boxes for a healthier breakfast: refined sugar free, vegan, gluten free, and a good source of fibre. And it also tastes amazing. That's probably the most important part.
I think I am going to stock up on candy canes while they are half off now so that I can have a little taste of Christmas all year round. Wanna join me?
If you try this Peppermint Mocha Oatmeal recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Peppermint Mocha Oatmeal
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- ⅔ cup strong brewed coffee
- ⅓ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3-4 drops peppermint extract
Toppings
- ¼ cup coconut yogurt
- ½ tablespoon crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Heat the coffee and milk in a small saucepan. Add in the oats and honey. Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the cocoa powder.
- Remove from heat and mix in the peppermint extract.
- Pour into bowls, and top with yogurt and crushed candy canes.
Oh my word, where has this Peppermint Mocha Oatmeal been all my life? This is one fabulous-looking breakfast. It makes me want to rush over to the kitchen and whip one up for myself right now! Thanks so much for sharing such awesome recipe inspiration.
Your welcome! I think you need to get it in your life this week 😉
I love mint everything. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make this on the weekend. It looks so delicious and easy to make.
I hope you do. It's one of my favourite breakfasts 🙂
This is a very beautiful drink! I love that it’s sweet and heartwarming too 🙂
It is both pretty and tasty. Exactly what I look for in a drink 🙂
WOW! That's a great combination of ingredients. I like that you use maple to sweeten it, so much healthier than regular sugar. Maybe that balances out the candy cane topping? 🙂
Haha, I hope so! I bought so much pure maple syrup that it fills up one shelf in my cupboard!
Wow, I'm speechless. We eat a lot of oatmeal here. Some recipes I have made up but a majority are someone else's. I have never heard of peppermint and not sure the kids will like the mocha part I'm just excited to taste this oatmeal. The smell too... oh it must smell amazing.
Haha, thanks! I usually get bored if I eat the same oatmeal every day, so I like switching it up. This one is great for the holidays!
This is probably the cutest breakfast idea I have ever seen, love the use of candy canes.
Thanks!! I will make the exception to eating candy for breakfast during the holidays 🙂
How creative is this. I love oatmeal and mocha/chocolate. Not sure about the peppermint though, but bet it tastes great. Will think of this when I next make oatmeal. Living adventurously ha ha.
Haha, I love experimenting with oatmeal, so I put everything and anything in 🙂
Wow- what a great new way for a special breakfast with a familiar stand by!! All the great holiday flavors.
There are some great flavours in here 😉
One of my goals this year is to eat a bit more healthy. This recipe will definitely put me on track with my healthy goal this year.
True. Healthier eating that tastes sinful. I love it!
I have to admit I can't imagine peppermint oatmeal but I really want to try it now. I bet it is such an interesting mix of flavours and textures.
It is!! I love experimenting with oatmeal recipes
I love peppermint! I want to make this for myself and my husband when the kids go to bed tonight!
You should! I am sure it makes a good dessert too 🙂
This oatmeal looks so appetizing! i never make it for i should start! it looks so good!
It is so good. I am addicted to oatmeal!!
Yum, this sounds like some amazing oatmeal. I've always loved peppermint stuff. This would be such a great breakfast.
It is so good. And so festive 🙂
Looks yummy! I wish I had this stuff at home but I don't even think I could find a place selling peppermint extract^^
No way!! Where do you live? You could probably get it on Amazon if all else fails.
I would never think of this combination but I already know that it will taste delicious and it looks really good too.
Thanks!! I am always eating oatmeal for breakfast.