Description
Who doesn’t love chocolate for breakfast? This indulgent yet healthy chocolate oatmeal satisfies your chocolate cravings, fills up your tummy and provides energy all morning long!
Ingredients
For the oat bran cereal:
- 1/4 cup oat bran
- 1/3 cup milk of choice
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of EACH: salt & cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon dark cocoa (such as Rodelle)
- 1 – 3 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or 1 Tablespoon maple syrup + stevia/sweetener to taste)
For the toppings:
- About 4 fresh strawberries, cut into small chunks
- About 2 Tablespoons toasted pecan pieces
Instructions
- Mix together the oat bran cereal ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave on high for 1 minute, stir and microwave for 1 more minute. Stir again. Since microwave cooking times vary, if the oatmeal isn’t a pudding-like consistency, microwave another 30 seconds and stir.
- Taste and add more maple syrup or your choice of sweetener to taste. If the oat bran is too thick for your liking, add a little extra milk.
- Top with fresh strawberries and nuts and enjoy!
Notes
To use quick cooking oats in place of oat bran, reduce the amount of milk and water to 1/4 cup each. Cook time remains the same.
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Nutrition
- Calories: 254
- Fiber: 5.5g
Keywords: Oats, Oat bran, Oatmeal, Chocolate, Strawberries, Nuts, Pecans, Breakfast