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RecipeDark Chocolate Oats

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 230
  • Protein: 6g
  • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8g
  • Sodium: 0mg
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Vegetarian

Here’s a deliciously decadent twist on your standard bowl of oatmeal: Stir in antioxidant-rich cocoa powder for rich, chocolate flavor and top off the creamy whole grain oats with sweet berries. You’ll feel like you’re eating dessert for breakfast!

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This recipe makes 1 Serving
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (may substitute ¼ cup steel cut oats)
  • 1.5 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon sugar (may use sugar substitute if you have diabetes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup berries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
Preparation:

Prepare the oats with water or skim milk according to package directions.

Stir the cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract into the prepared oatmeal. Top with berries (or sliced banana).