This wholesome oatmeal bowl is a nourishing choice for breakfast, a light snack, or even a dessert. It has no added sugar and is prepared with rolled oats, cocoa powder, whole milk, cinnamon, and flaxseeds, then finished with a topping of dates, pumpkin seeds, and sliced almonds.
Feel free to experiment with different toppings such as granola, dried fruits, or a drizzle of almond butter for added variety and flavor. Enjoy it any time of day for a satisfying treat!
Here’s the full recipe of how to make this delicious and healthy chocolate oatmeal.
Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal
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Servings
1 serving
PREP +Cooking time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup of whole milk (you can do a mix of milk and water too)
- 1 tsp flaxseed or flaxseed powder
- 1 tbsp or more cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder
- Fruits and nuts of choice (I have used dates, pumpkin seeds, almonds)
Directions
- Cook Oatmeal: Add oats, milk, flaxseed, cocoa powder, and cinnamon to a saucepan. Cook on medium heat until the desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish and Serve: Add oatmeal to a bowl. Top it off with dates, pumpkin seeds, almond shavings, and a drizzle of cocoa powder. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
Feel free to add your choice of toppings: fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, and seeds. You can also add a sweetener of your choice if necessary.
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