Chocoholic Chocolate Brownie Oatmeal courtesy of Pritikin Longevity Center
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats cooked with 1.5 cups of water
1 tsp raw, unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup non-fat milk
1 tablespoon walnuts (optional)
1 cup Blueberries (optional)
2 tablespoons Splenda
*Superfood: Believe it or not, the raw cocoa powder is actually one of the healthiest parts of this dish. Unlike chocolate, raw unsweetened cocoa powder comes straight from the cacao bean, containing tons of antioxidants, polyphenols, a bit of fiber and some protein too.
Procedure
1. Cook the oats with 1.5 cups of water until the oats are fluffy and all the water has disappeared (I do this by cooking it for 2 minutes in the microwave, stirring, and cooking it for 2 more minutes.)
2. Add the cocoa powder and cinnamon to the cooked oats while they are still hot.
3. Stir until everything is fully combined, and your oats have a deep chocolatey color.
4. Add the walnuts, and the milk (you can add as much milk as you like – I use about 1/2 a cup to give the oats a nice creamy consistency)
5. Add the splenda and stir to combine until the oats have the consistency you like. If you’re using blueberries, add them in now.
Enjoy the chocolatey brownie goodness of the oatmeal.
Nutrition information
This recipe only has about 250-300 calories, 5-8g fiber, 1-10g sugar, and 7-8g protein. Not bad for a breakfast that tastes as good as dessert!
Recipe Credit: Pritikin Longevity Center
