Chocolate Oats

Chocolate for breakfast? Hell yes! You know that I eat oats every day, and today I was in the mood for some chocolate. There is no such thing as the wrong time for chocolate!! This is just like my regular porridge oats, but I add a tablespoon of cocoa powder during cooking. The exact recipe is as follows:

THE STUFF:

1/2 cup porridge oats (I can't find porridge oats in stores so I buy mine online in bulk off Amazon)

1 3/4 cups water

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 banana, sliced

2 strawberries, sliced 

5 raspberries, halved 

6-8 blueberries 

THE METHOD:

1. Add the water, chia seeds, and porridge oats to a small pot on medium high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, whisking constantly. Add the cocoa powder and cook to desired consistency. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.

2. Slice the fruit and arange on top of your oats. Make it pretty! 

3. DEVOUR! 

You can top your oats with any fruits you like! I don't like things very sweet, but you can add a natural sweetener, like honey, if you prefer! 

Enjoy!

Chocolate Egg-White Oats

Chocolate for breakfast? Hell yes! After an intense workout, it is vital to have a protein packed clean breakfast! I eat oats every day, and these chocolate oats are simple and delicious! 

THE STUFF:

1/2 cup (1 serving) of old fashioned oats

1 cup water

1 TBS chia seeds

1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder

3 TBS liquid egg whites or 1 egg white

1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1 banana, sliced

4 strawberries, sliced

6-8 raspberries

1 TBS goji berries

THE METHOD:

1. Follow instructions for the oats and choose method: stovetop or microwave. I make 1 serving on the stovetop. Bring water to a boil and once boiling, add oats, egg whites, cocoa powder, and chia seeds. 

2. Reduce to med-low heat and cook for 5 minutes or according to instructions/desired consistency. (For microwave you can throw it all in a bowl and cook on high for a few minutes stirring occasionally, but be careful of overflow.)

3. Top with Greek yogurt, bananas, fresh berries and goji berries.

You can top with any fruits you like! I don't like very sweet meals but you can sprinkle in a bit of natural sugar, like coconut sugar, if you prefer!! Enjoy!