Family Day Breakfast: Chocolate Oats with Pecans
February 18, 2013 in breakfast, FOOD, Vegan
Its Family Day and despite the intentions I set several days ago to clean closets and cupboards, it is 10am and I am still in my PJs. As I sit here and type the kids, also in their PJs, are watching a Harry Potter movie. I feel this could be the start of a HP marathon. Harry Potter movies are like M&Ms; we tend to take them by the handfuls and gorge ourselves.
All of this I am perfectly happy with. Holidays are meant to be lazy days. At least this is what I am telling myself. Eventually, I will get myself together and throw on more respectable clothing.Maybe sometime before dinner.
Today required an easy but special breakfast. Something that can be made while wearing slippers, yet special enough to remind the kids that I really am a cool mom. I mean, chocolate for breakfast!
Recipe was inspired by this recipe from Skinny Ms. I modified to use regular large flaked rolled oats and cooked on the stove-top as I didn’t plan ahead.
Chocolate Oats with Pecans
- 2 cups large flake oats
- 4 cups liquid (I used 1 cup coconut milk, Silk brand, the rest was water)
- 1 Tbp brown sugar
- 1 Tbp coco powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add all ingredients to a medium heavy bottomed pot set over medium high heat. Whisk as it comes to boil to incorporate the coco powder. Once boiling, reduce to a very low simmer and cover. Cook until oats are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the bottom is not scorching. I like my oats a little bit on the chewy side, and my oatmeal thick. If you prefer a softer, creamier texture, add an additional cup of water or milk.
I love oatmeal and mix in a variety of goodies but I never thought to try chocolate. The recipe looks easy to modify down to two or even just one serving. Can’t wait to try it!
That looks heavenly! I’m going to make that right now. Thanks for sharing
Looks super chocolatey – yum!
Think that I will have to indulge in this nutritious chocolate delight.
Can’t get it off my mind.
Chocolate oatmeal? Genius! My four year old is going to flip out.
It looks delicious! I will have to make this for my kids this weekend. My son always ask for “that cerel with chocolate chips” which means oatmeal topped with chocolate chips. Instead I will make him chocolate oatmeal! Of course mine will also be topped with sliced bananas.