I try to eat a healthy breakfast every work day and that includes a bowl of oatmeal at least three times a week. My go to oatmeal is another Bob's Red Mill product from here in Oregon called 5 Grain Cereal. It is a wonderful combination of oats and other grains that makes a delicious hot cereal.
If I think ahead the night before, I put 1/2 cup of cereal combined with 1 cup of skim milk to soak overnight in the fridge, then microwave in the morning with a handful of raisins or dried cranberries. This makes a soft and luscious oatmeal. Another variation I share with you today is something I recently discovered, chocolate oatmeal. It takes oatmeal to a whole other level with very little additional calories. With a few slices of bananas or just by itself, this is like eating dessert for breakfast. I don't cook this with milk, just water and add a splash of milk after it's cooked. If you remember enjoying Chocolate Malt-O-Meal as a kid, you will certainly enjoy this.
Chocolate Oatmeal
1/2 cup old fashion oats
1 cup water
1 dash salt
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
Sugar or honey to taste
Combine oats, water and salt and stir. Microwave for 5 minutes. Stir in cocoa and sugar. Add a splash of milk if desired. Enjoy.
1 comment:
Yum!
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