A warm and comforting bowl of chocolate oatmeal, sweetened with dates and cherries. This nutritious, yet decadent breakfast is sure to keep you full for hours!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
1cuprolled oats
2 cupsunsweetened almond milk,or plant-based milk of choice
1cupcherries,pitted and halved
1 1/2tablespooncocoa powder
3Medjool dates,pitted (or sweetener of choice)
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
1tablespoonchia seeds
Instructions
Add the oats, milk and chia seeds to a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to low-medium. Stir in the cherries and let simmer until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
Serve warm with other toppings of choice.
Notes
I love to serve this oatmeal with almond butter for added protein and creaminess. I often use frozen cherries during winter. You can add them frozen directly to the oatmeal during cooking. You might need to cook it a few more minutes to ensure the cherries are warm. However, as it thaws, the sweet juices blend with the oats, making them a little extra sweet.This oatmeal is not overly sweet, I love it with cherries and dates, but feel free to add maple syrup or honey.