Vegan Chocolate Oats

Hi Now Fam!

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 I hope everyone is hanging in there during these times of quarantine. It’s been a little hard for me to get creative in the kitchen lately so I’m relying on some tried + true recipes that keep me full for a long time, don’t require an extra trip to the grocery store, and are super satisfying. This chocolate oatmeal bowl does the trick for mornings when I’m feelin’ lazy but hungry!

NUTRITION TIP: Did you know oats contain something called insoluble fiber? Our bodies take a little extra time to break this type of fiber down which aids in healthier digestion + elimination processes. 

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups water

1 cup rolled oats

A pinch of salt

1 mashed banana or 2 chopped up dates

2 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp of maple syrup

Optional Toppings (get creative!):

Coconut shreds, fruit, seeds, crushed pretzels (trust me on this one), drizzle of nut butter, chocolate chips, pecans

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil

  2. Add 1 cup rolled oats + a pinch of salt and set heat to low. Cover and let water absorb for 10-15 minutes

  3. Uncover and add in your fruit (1 mashed banana or dates)

  4. Mix in cacao, cinnamon, vanilla, + maple syrup

  5. Taste and adjust for sweetness 

  6. Add your toppings + enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this recipe + please tag us @nowyoga_pdx if you try this oatmeal bowl recipe!

Be well,

Emily Rae, RDN, E-RYT

emilyraewellness.com

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