Description
Start your day with a bowl of creamy, chocolatey oatmeal goodness that’s both indulgent and nourishing. This oatmeal provides a rich taste with a perfect balance of sweetness, making it an irresistible breakfast option. Topped with crunchy walnuts, hemp seeds and your favourite fresh fruit, it’s a delicious way to fuel your body and keep you energized all day long.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 8 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- Toppings for each of the 4 containers: 1/4 cup walnut pieces, 1 tbsp hemp seeds and your favourite fruit (see notes)
Instructions
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In a medium-size pot, combine oats, chia seeds, flax seeds, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix well.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture begins to bubble.
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Remove from heat. If you prefer a thicker consistency, allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
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Divide the oatmeal in 4-8 containers (depending on their size), then top with walnuts, hemp seeds and your favourite fruit.
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Serve cold or warm.
Enjoy!
Notes
My favourite fruit to eat with oatmeal are pineapple, strawberries, grapes and bananas.
These are the meal prep containers I use and love. They come with bamboo lids and little spoons, which make me very happy.