Try our DECADENT CHOCOLATE & CHERRY OATMEAL! It's deliciously chocolaty, flavoured with almond extract and cinnamon, sweetened with banana, super creamy thanks to coconut milk and topped with delicious goodies like cherries, dark chocolate and flaked almonds. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 3-4 (3 if served immediately, 4 if made ahead and served re-heated with additional milk)
Difficulty: 2/10
INGREDIENTS
Oatmeal:
1 cup oats (use gluten free oats for gluten free oatmeal)
1 can (400 ml) coconut milk (if you use full fat the oatmeal will be creamier)
1 cup milk of choice (use plant milk for vegan oatmeal)
1 tbsp ground flaxseeds or chia seeds (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 large banana; mashed (Use a fork to mash the banana)
1 tsp almond extract
Toppings:
50g dark chocolate (use dairy free dark chocolate for dairy free or vegan oatmeal)
25g flaked almonds
3 cups fresh or frozen cherries + sweetener of choice, if needed
cocoa powder (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
The Oatmeal:
Add oats to a pot on medium-high heat along with the coconut milk, milk, ground flaxseed or chia seeds (if using), cinnamon, almond extract, mashed banana and cocoa powder. Stir to combine the ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for about 25 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
** The oatmeal can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge.
Re-heating:
If prepared in advance, when you’d like to enjoy the oatmeal, remove it from the fridge and add in extra milk until it reaches the desired consistency (approx. 1/4 cup extra milk per serving; add more milk if you like your oatmeal thinner).
Heat it up in a pot on the stove or in the microwave. Stir frequently to prevent burning (stove) or uneven distribution of heat (microwave).
Cherry compote:
Place the cherries in a saucepan and cook over low heat stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 mins.
Taste and adjust sweetness, if needed.
Assembly:
Add the oatmeal to a bowl and top with the cherry compote, flaked almonds and chopped dark chocolate. If desired, sprinkle some cocoa powder on top!
RECIPE NOTES
* If using steel-cut oats soak them overnight to reduce cooking time.
* Storage: Oatmeal can be made-ahead and stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
To make gluten free: Use gluten free oats.
To make dairy free: Use dairy free dark chocolate and plant milk instead of cow's milk.
To make vegan: Use vegan dark chocolate and plant milk instead of cow's milk.
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