Quick Cocoa-Almond Oatmeal

I grew up in a small rural community. So small, we only had one fast-food place that primarily served ice cream and was only open during the summer months. There wasn’t any bakeries, pizza places or burger joints. We survived anyway. I know, I wonder how too. If you wanted something you had to make it.

I was born with a primary chocolate gene I am convinced. Prior to my baking days, I remember when I discovered the unsweetened cocoa container in the cupboard. I thought I was really getting away with something in finding it. It smelled amazing. I got out a spoon and dipped in. What the heck? It was awful! What a huge disappointment!

This oatmeal sure wasn’t a disappointment. It’s a great way to get your chocolate fix and your antioxidants at the same time. You can control how much sweetness you want with a drizzle of maple or agave syrup, some roasted coconut, or heck get out the sugar bowl, I wont tell. I added some roasted almonds, and it was like dessert before dinner.

Another great thing about this oatmeal is that it makes 4 to 6 servings. I just cooked it all up and put it in separate bowls. I had breakfast for the week.

Quick Cocoa-Almond Oatmeal

Author: Julie Menghini

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword: Cocoa-Almond Oatmeal, Quick Oatmeal

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups almond milk
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4-6 tbsp sliced roasted Almonds

Instructions

 

• Bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in oats, cocoa powder and salt. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon into serving bowls, garnish with almonds, and a drizzle of agave syrup.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 315mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gCalcium: 235mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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Now i’m headed over to wake up the Fiesta Friday parties with this wholesome breakfast hosted by the wonderful Angie at The Novice Gardner and co-hosted by the equally grand Selma @Selma’s Table and Sue @birgerbird.

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