How to Make Cocoa Oatmeal - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and nutritious way to start your day? Look no further than our Cocoa Oatmeal recipe! Made with wholesome ingredients and packed with flavor, this oatmeal is the perfect way to energize your morning and keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

Oatmeal is a classic breakfast choice for many, and with good reason. It's high in fiber, low in fat, and a great source of complex carbohydrates, making it a healthy and filling option. And when you add cocoa powder to the mix...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups steel-cut oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 3 tablespoons ground flax seed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup walnut halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Stir 2 cups water, milk, and oats together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook oats at a simmer until softened and beginning to thicken, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir 1 cup water, mashed banana, flax seed, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg through the oats; continue cooking at a simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Fold walnuts into the oatmeal.
  • Nutrition

    413 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 181mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 411mg