April 3, 2014

Chocolate Oatmeal

Ready for this?  Yes, I think you are.
Chocolate Oatmeal...see?  I knew you'd be ready.  ;-)
It's simple.  It's quick.  And, it's yummy.  Too good to be true.
What else could you possibly want from your morning bowl of oats?

We like ours topped with chopped pecans and craisins.
Sometimes, the kids will even ask for chocolate chips ~ dear me!
Any way you serve them, they will be a hit ~ I'm sure of it.  :)


Chocolate Oatmeal ~ 
Originally found here...adaptations by moi.

4 cups water
2 cups milk (you can substitute almond milk)
2 1/2 cups rolled oats (I use organic, old fashioned)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 cup granulated sugar (I use evaporated cane juice)
 1 tsp sea salt (or, any salt you prefer)
2 tsp vanilla extract (I use pure)

Bring water, milk, sea salt, and oats to boil over medium heat.

Stir often so the oats do not stick to the bottom of your pan.
Using a whisk, add in the sugar and the sifted cocoa powder.
Whisk together until smooth, remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract.

Cover the oatmeal and let stand for about 15 to 20 minutes to finish cooking.

The longer it sits, the thicker it will get ~ I've left ours as long as 30 minutes.
Stir well prior to serving.  Serves 5 or 6 generously.  Adjust accordingly.

Happy breakfast to you!

Blessings, Camille

7 comments:

Pam said...

This sounds delicious. I was just thinking about oatmeal, and wanting to look up some recipes, and here was you post. I look forward to trying this one.
Love and Blessings,
Pam

Maryann said...

I was just talking to some friends last night about breakfast ideas, I was getting tired of my daily oatmeal, of course my oatmeal wasn't chocolate. Got to try this one... Chocolate oatmeal, who would have thought!!
Hugs

Stephanie said...

Chocolate oatmeal?! Yes please!! My son and I would love this :)

Happy weekend, sweet Camille. Hugs!

Unknown said...

OHHHH YUM! I'm pinning this one!

Camille said...

Dear Pam ~ Enjoy! I'm sure you will...how can one miss with chocolate? :)

Dear Maryann ~ Ah, yes...chocolate makes all the difference. :)

Dear Stephanie ~ Happy weekend to you! I am sure it will be happier if you make this for breakfast. :)

Dear Jenny ~ Yippee! I am sure you will like it when you make it. :)

With love,
Camille

Annesphamily said...

Happy weekend and happy eating! What a wonderful share! Enjoy !

Lisa said...

Oh my goodness, that looks AMAZING!! Cannot wait to try this one :) Thanks for sharing!