Start your day on a sweet note courtesy of this delectable chocolate oatmeal. While childhood fantasies of chocolate for breakfast sound dreamy, adulthood calls for more wholesome choices. This chocolate oatmeal recipe is the best of both worlds, made with wholesome ingredients to grant yourself a grown-up twist on a childhood dream!
Ingredients
1 ½ cupswater
1cuprolled oats, gluten-free if needed
½ cupcoconut milk, can be light
¼ cupunsweetened shredded coconut
2tablespoonscocoa powder
2tablespoonsdark chocolate
Chia Power Crunch Clusters
2tablespoonsunsweetened shredded coconut
1tablespoonEACH: chopped almonds, chia seeds, quinoa, and cocoa nibs
1teaspoonEACH: coconut oil and honey, maple syrup for vegan
Instructions
Place the water, rolled oats, coconut milk, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder in a small pot over high heat and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until it has thickened and the oats are soft. Stir in the dark chocolate.
1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons dark chocolate, 1 ½ cups water
While the oatmeal is simmering, prepare the power crunch clusters. Place all the topping ingredients in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Toast for 2 minutes, or until the coconut starts to brown and the quinoa starts to pop. Remove from the heat and let it cool.