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Chocolate Oatmeal

This Chocolate Oatmeal recipe is the perfect way to start the day. Rich, creamy, and oh-so-chocolately, it’s a decadent yet healthy breakfast you can have on the table in just 10 minutes.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Keyword: chocolate oatmeal
Servings: 2
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup oats
  • 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add the milk and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then, add the oats, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer the oats until cooked, 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
  • Transfer to a bowl, then top with fruit, cacao nibs or your toppings of choice. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*For extra creamy oats, use all milk; for lighter oats, use only water and no milk
*Always do a taste test once they're done and add more maple syrup if you'd like them to be sweeter

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg
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