Chocolate Oatmeal

While I love the clean simple flavors of plain Oatmeal, sometimes I'm in the mood for something with a bit more oomph!!!

Try Chocolate Oatmeal for breakfast because it's never too early to have chocolate!! This decadent treat is the morning boost you didn't know you deserve!!! 😉😍😋

This oatmeal recipe is not only simple, affordable, and easy to make, it also uses only wholesome ingredients! It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy moms.

A bowl of this nutrient-dense chocolate goodness leaves me full and satisfied all morning!

As a mom, my mission in the kitchen is to make healthy eating taste like a cheat day. It's recipes like this that make it possible -- mission accomplished!! 👌😜✊

Chocolate Oatmeal

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup traditional oats

• 4 cups water

• 3/4 cups date water (may sub with water + 1 tbsp of maple syrup)

• 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 8 pitted dates (soaked preferred; see notes*)

• 1 ripe banana

• 3 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Boil oatmeal in water, then cover the pot. Reduce to simmer x 10mins.

2. While it cooks, blend the rest of the ingredients in a blender.

3. Add blended mixture to pot and mix well; cook for at least 5 more minutes.

4. Serve warm and top with your favorite fruits, nuts and/or seeds.

5. Sprinkle with more cinnamon, if desired.

6. Drizzle with more maple syrup, if desired. (We never find that we have to do this as the dates adequately sweeten the oatmeal for us.)

Notes:

* Soaking the dates for at least a couple of hours will make it much easier on your blender or food processor.