Chocolate Obsession Oatmeal
This cacao-rich oatmeal promises to satisfy anyone’s chocolate obsession. The dates lightly sweeten the oatmeal, and the chia seeds pack a punch of energy-boosting power.
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk, divided
- 5-6 pitted dates
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ Tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- Fresh or frozen strawberries or dark cherries
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Blend 1 cup of plant-based milk with dates in a blender until smooth.
- 2. In a medium saucepan, combine dates and plant-based milk mixture with the remaining milk and rest of the ingredients, except the berries.
- 3. Bring to a low boil and cook on medium-low until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- 4. Top with thawed dark sweet cherries or fresh strawberries.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. Add more milk if you prefer a thinner oatmeal.
- 2. You can double or triple the recipe and store the leftovers in the fridge for the rest of the week.
- 3. You can also use ground flax seeds instead of chia seeds.
- 4. Top with your favorite fresh or frozen fruit of your choice.
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