Black Sesame Seed Oatmeal

This Black Sesame Seed Oatmeal is a hearty, nutty breakfast made by combining classic rolled oats with ground black sesame seeds, resulting in a deeply flavoured bowl with a naturally dramatic dark colour that makes it especially fitting for Halloween.

Hey folks, this is one of those breakfasts that’s meant to look a little unusual, maybe even slightly unappetizing at first glance – and that’s part of the fun. Simple oatmeal combined with black sesame seeds creates something rich, comforting, and boldly dark, so let’s dive into this Black Sesame Seed Oatmeal.

Why You’ll Love This Black Sesame Seed Oatmeal

• Hearty and satisfying. Rolled oats and sesame seeds create a filling, nourishing breakfast.
• Naturally dramatic. The deep black colour makes it perfect for Halloween mornings.
• Nutty and comforting. Black sesame adds depth without overpowering sweetness.
• Flexible. Works with homemade sesame paste or store-bought black sesame tahini.

Flavour and Texture Profile

This oatmeal is nutty, mildly sweet, and rich, with a creamy texture and subtle bitterness from black sesame seeds that balances beautifully with maple syrup and butter.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Black Sesame Seed Oatmeal

This Black Sesame Seed Oatmeal uses simple pantry staples with one slightly unexpected ingredient.

• Rolled oats. Choose oats with a 5–7 minute cooking time for the best texture.
• Water. Adjust the amount depending on how thick you like your oatmeal.
• Black sesame seeds. Toasted and ground into a paste or powder. You can use black seed tahini if available.
• Maple syrup. Adds gentle sweetness that complements the sesame flavour.
• Salt. Just a pinch to balance everything.
• Butter. Optional but recommended for richness and a smooth finish.

Possible Additions and Variations

• Tahini shortcut. Use black sesame tahini if you have it on hand.
• Extra richness. Stir in a splash of milk or cream at the end.
• Toppings. Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

More Halloween Recipes

Are you looking for more fun Halloween recipes, like this Black Sesame Seed Oatmeal? Be sure to check more recipes below:

• Rowan Berry Cocktail
• Zombie Finger Biscuits
• Apple Sage Cocktail
• Black Sesame Date Truffles
• Black Sesame Cheese Balls
• Whiskey Blackberry Rosemary Cocktail
• Black Bean Hummus
• Witches’ Fingers Cheese Biscuits

I’d love for you to try this oatmeal. If you give it a go, please share your results in the comments, message me on Instagram, or post your photos with the hashtag #havocinthekitchen. I look forward to seeing your creations and hearing your thoughts.

Cheers!

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Black Sesame Seed Oatmeal

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

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Course: Healthy and Indulgent Breakfasts, Halloween

This Black Sesame Seed Oatmeal is a tasty, nutty, and hearty breakfast with a dramatic black hues that will be perfect for Halloween!

Servings

2-3

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (5-7-minute cooking time)

• 1 and 1/2 to 2 cups of water

• 2 tbsp. maple syrup

• a pinch of salt

• 1-2 tsp. butter

• ~1/4 cup toasted black sesame seeds

Directions

• To make the paste, place the toasted black sesame seeds in a blender / grinder and pulse few times for about 20-40 seconds. If your blender is not too powerful, you can help it by adding a spoon or so of water. Depending on how powerful your blender is, you will get the mixture resembling paste or powder (either way will work.)
• In a small saucepan, bring the water with a pinch of salt to a slow boil.
• Add the oats, salt, maple syrup, and the black sesame mixture (start with 2-3 tbsp. adding more later if necessary) and cook, occasionally stirring, for about 5 minutes (depending on the package instruction; I also love to simmer it 30-60 seconds less than suggested) over medium heat. Try and adjust the taste by adding more of the sesame seed paste, salt, or maple syrup. Off heat and add 1-2 tsp. of butter. Cover and let it stand for a minute or two. Then fluff it up a bit and serve immediately sprinkled with some extra sesame seeds if desired.  Enjoy!

Notes

• The standard ratio is roughly 1:2 (oats to liquid), resulting in quite thin porridge. Personally, I love to use less water for an extra thick consistency. Also, I used water, but milk (or coconut milk) is an excellent option for more delicate flavour and richer consistency. When using milk, I like combining ½ a cup of water and ½ a cup of milk.