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Warm cocoa drink with oats and dietary fiber
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Oat hot chocolate (240 g) has 199 calories. That works out to 83 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.7 g of carbs, 6.7 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 225.6 mg of Phosphorus covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
199
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
31.7g
· 12% DV
Protein
6.7g
· 13% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 13% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 199 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.31 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.19 g | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 199 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 208 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 249 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 291 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 450 g | 374 kcal |
Calculated from 83 calories per 100 g.
Make oat hot chocolate by warming oats with milk and cocoa powder or chopped chocolate, stirring until the oats soften. Blend it for a smoother drink, then sweeten to taste if you like.
Yes, oat milk works well as the liquid in oat hot chocolate. It is different from adding whole oats, which thicken the drink; you can use oat milk alone or combine it with oats for a heartier texture.
Rolled oats or quick oats work best in oat hot chocolate because they soften readily during cooking and blend smoothly. Steel-cut oats take longer to soften and can leave the drink gritty unless they are cooked thoroughly and blended well.
Blend oat hot chocolate after cooking to break down the softened oats and create a creamier texture. For fewer lumps, whisk cocoa with a little cold milk before adding it to the warm liquid, and stir while heating.
Yes, oat hot chocolate can be made without added sugar using unsweetened cocoa and plain milk or oat milk. Cinnamon or vanilla can add flavor; choose unsweetened chocolate too, since many chocolate products already contain sugar.
Yes, oat hot chocolate contains some caffeine if it is made with cocoa or chocolate. The amount varies with the kind and quantity used. Cocoa also contains theobromine, a related stimulant.
Yes, you can prepare oat hot chocolate ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Reheat it gently while stirring; the oats may settle or thicken the drink, so whisk it well and add a splash of milk if needed.
Oat hot chocolate can provide fiber from oats and plant compounds from cocoa, but added sugar and chocolate affect its overall nutritional quality. For a less sweet version, use unsweetened cocoa and add little or no sweetener.
Oat hot chocolate is not necessarily a good bedtime drink for everyone, because cocoa contains caffeine and theobromine. If you are sensitive to stimulants or notice they affect your sleep, have it earlier in the day.
Yes, children can usually have oat hot chocolate, but cocoa contains a small amount of caffeine. Serve it at a safe temperature and consider using unsweetened cocoa rather than making it very sweet.
Vitamins
B12
0.72µg · 30% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B5
0.67mg · 13% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
226mg · 32% DV
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.67mg · 29% DV
Calcium
252mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
422mg · 12% DV
Sodium
115mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Oat hot chocolate is a warm cocoa drink made with oats and usually milk, sometimes using melted chocolate as well as cocoa. Depending on the recipe, oats may be blended into the drink or cooked until soft to give it a fuller texture. The sweetness and thickness vary from one cup to another.
It is enjoyed warm as a cosy breakfast drink or afternoon treat, often with toast, biscuits or a small pastry. Oats add some fibre, while cocoa gives the drink its familiar rich, chocolatey taste; it provides 1.3 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter cup, use less added sugar and let the cocoa flavour come through.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.31g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.63g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.65g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.