Deep in the mountains - How to make Chocolate Oatmeal

Deep in the mountains

Feb. 28, 2008

How to make Chocolate Oatmeal

Chocolate Oatmeal

Cook desired amount of oats (instant or whole).
About a minute before you are finished cooking the oats add approximately 1 Tablespoon of cocoa powder or instant hot chocolate mix.
I like to use a wire whisk to mix the oats while they boil so I just keep on whisking after adding the cocoa powder. Remove from heat.
Add your sweetener: sugar or honey or whatever and serve!

I have also discovered that you can make fruit oatmeal by boiling chopped fruit in the water for a few minutes first before adding the oats.
I have done:
Mango Oatmeal
Apple cinnamon Oatmeal
Banana Oatmeal (the banana is better to add mashed after the oatmeal cooks)
Peach Oatmeal

The best thing about the fruit flavored oatmeal made this way is that it's all natural! Not chock full of preservatives in the instant packet form and it tastes WAY better! I'm not much of an oatmeal person, but I like it this way!

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Feb. 28, 2008 - Hi

Posted by aburks6

I am so glad I found your blog! I love the video of your little on walking. My 14 month old DD is so close to walking-she is the youngest of 5 so she has plenty of encouragement around here. Praying God's blessing on your family and the work you do!

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Posted by Canadagirl

Oh !!!! Would you PLEASE link this post to my Tightwad Tuesday. One of my friends asked me about making flavored oatmeal. And then I saw this !!! I really hope you do.

Sending you a EXTRA BIG and WARM (((HUG))) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary

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Feb. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jocelyndixon

Oooh sounds good! Thanks for sharing.

Blessings!
MJ

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Mar. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 4sweetums

I bet my kids will love this. Thanks so much for sharing.
Blessings,
Dawn

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Mar. 4, 2008 - Great idea!