Rich Chocolate Oatmeal

The best breakfasts(I think) are the ones that taste like a dessert.

While I might down a veggie egg omelet and perfectly salted home fries at a brunch, I’ll never cook myself something savory in the morning. I’d much rather put in the time and effort for french toast, glazed waffles, or this oatmeal.

When cinnamon brown sugar oatmeal just tastes too healthy, there’s no reason not to throw in some cocoa powder and sugar to sweeten the pot. It’s still plenty healthy with a banana and some peanut butter on top to fill out the food groups.

If you don’t want to use butter, try an oil like coconut oil to add some richness or use 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter.

Rich Chocolate Oatmeal

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients(Makes 2 servings):

• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules(optional)
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter

Method:

1. In a large pot, combine the oats, water, powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Bring the water to a boil over the stove and stir continuously.
3. Keep stirring until the oats are fully cooked and the water is gone. If the oats are still tough, add 1/2 cup of water and keep stirring.
4. When the oats are done, remove them from the heat.
5. Stir in the vanilla, coffee(if using), and butter and continue stirring until the ingredients are well mixed.
6. Serve hot with peanut butter, banana, and other toppings.