"Hot Chocolate" Banana-Nut Oatmeal Recipe

Level: Easy

Servings: 4

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 382; Total Fat 12g; Saturated Fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 135mg; Carbohydrates 61g; Dietary Fiber 7.5g; Protein 11g; Sugar 24g

Total Time: 30 minutes | Prep: 10 minutes | Rest: 5 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes

This oatmeal tastes like a cozy dessert for breakfast, combining toasted nuts, ripe banana, rich cocoa, and a few chocolate chips for a wholesome, indulgent start to the day.

Ingredients

2 cups plain almond milk
2 large ripe bananas (1 diced, thinly sliced)
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
Pinch ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the almond milk, 1 3/4 cups water, diced bananas, almond and vanilla extracts, and a pinch of salt to a boil.
Stir in the oats, cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon honey. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until oats reach desired texture, about 67 minutes.
Divide the oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top each with sliced bananas, walnuts, the remaining tablespoon of honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and the chocolate chips, then serve.