Dubai Chocolate Steel Cut Oats is an easy and indulgent slow cooker overnight oatmeal recipe. Rich chocolate steel-cut oatmeal cooks overnight and is then topped with pistachio butter and crunchy toasted kataifi. If you love chocolate for breakfast, but want something filling and practical, this dish fits the bill!
Recipe at a glance (TL;DR)
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook time: 6-8 hours on low
- Main Ingredients: Steel-cut oats, Milk, Cocoa Powder, Vanilla
- Servings: 6
- Best for: Overnight cooking and meal prep
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Why you will love this recipe
I love chocolate, so I look for fun ways to incorporate it into my day as often as possible. I created this recipe to bring more chocolate into my mornings that isn't laden with sugar and fat.
The chocolate oatmeal in this dish is lightly sweetened with maple syrup, making it the perfect base for sweet pistachio butter. Top with crunchy kataifi, and you have pure breakfast indulgence that has enough fiber and nutrients to start the day.
Why make this dish in the slow cooker?
- Hands-free cooking. Once you put the lid on your slow cooker, just walk away and let it handle the rest. No need to check in or continuously stir.
- Consistent results. This recipe starts with my slow cooker steel cut oats base method, which creates perfectly creamy oats over time.
- Reliable texture. Slow cooking with a tight lid creates a humid environment, which is perfect for creating creamy oats. No fear of becoming dry or overcooked.
- Easy meal prep. Make a large batch and enjoy warm or cold all week long.
Ingredients you need to make it
The following are the ingredients you'll need to make Dubai chocolate-inspired slow-cooker steel-cut oats. Full quantities and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this page
Grains
- Steel Cut Oats (not rolled or quick oats)
Liquids
- Milk of choice (or water)
Pantry Items
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- Salt
Dubai Style Toppings For Serving
- Pistachio butter
- Toasted kataifi
- Chocolate chips
- Pistachios
NOTE: These toppings create the classic Dubai chocolate flavor, but the chocolate oatmeal is delicious on its own.
🚀Jump straight to the recipe cardPreparing your slow cooker
- Lightly coat your slow cooker with a non-stick spray, oil, or butter before cooking
- Avocado oil and butter are both great choices for this recipe
- Use a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup (always an optional step)
Step-by-step visual instructions
Add all ingredients, other than toppings, to your slow cooker.
Stir to combine. It is ok if mixed ingredients appear a bit lumpy.
After cooking, stir again until creamy.
Build your Dubai oats by adding the chocolate oatmeal to a bowl or jar. Top with a thick layer of pistachio butter and a layer of crunchy kataifi.
Serving ideas
This dish is perfect served just as it is. For extra indulgence, you can:
- Top with extra chocolate chips
- Sprinkle with some whole pistachios
- Mix in chopped strawberries
- Stir in extra milk for a creamy, dessert-style texture.
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Storing
- Refrigerate leftover oatmeal, without the topping, in airtight containers for up to 5 days. Storing in Individual serving containers makes this the perfect grab-and-go breakfast all week. The oats will thicken as they sit. Add a splash of milk or water to loosen them up, if needed.
- Steel-cut oats can also be frozen for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then gently reheat in the microwave.
- Adding fresh kataifi and pistachio butter just before serving will help it stay crunchy and delicious for each individual serving.
Expert tips for making the best oatmeal
- While cooking, oatmeal can form a skin or thin crust on top. This can be stirred right back into your oatmeal. Or, you can scoop it off and toss it out if you prefer.
- Grease well or use a slow cooker liner for easy clean-up. This is, of course, an optional step.
- If you are a chocolate lover (me!), feel free to add a handful of chocolate chips before cooking. They will melt and add extra chocolatey goodness!
- In the market for a new slow cooker? This is my favorite.
- Make sure your slow cooker is plugged in and turned on. There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning to a cold pot of oats that didn't cook.
I do not recommend cooking this recipe on high. Overnight oats cooked on high will most likely result in burnt oatmeal and a slow cooker that is difficult to clean.
No, rolled oats cook much faster and would become too soft and mushy.
The chocolate base is intentionally only lightly sweetened. More maple syrup or other sweetener can be added based on your preference.
Yes, reduce the cocoa powder slightly or add some extra milk for a lighter chocolate flavor.
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Slow Cooker Dubai Chocolate Steel Cut Oats
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Equipment
- 3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 cups milk of choice
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or regular vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
For serving
- pistachio butter
- crunchy toasted kataifi (Dubai-style topping)
- chocolate chips
- pistachios
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker with oil or non-stick spray. Do NOT skip this step or cleanup will be difficult.
- Add 1 cup steel cut oats, 4 cups milk of choice, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, and ½ teaspoon salt to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until oats are tender and creamy.
- Stir after cooking. Add more milk if a thinner texture is preferred.
- When sering, top each serving with pistachio butter, crunchy toasted kataifi (Dubai-style topping), chocolate chips, and pistachios.
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Notes
- The chocolate base of the oatmeal is not very sweet as written. If you choose not to add toppings, add additional sweetener to taste.
- Nutritional facts are based on the chocolate oatmeal as written and do not include any toppings
- Steel-cut oats work best for slow cooking. Rolled oats will become very soft and mushy.
Nutrition
All nutrition information shown here is automatically generated and should be considered an estimate. If you follow a specific diet, please calculate your own values to ensure accuracy.
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