Start Your Day Right: Dark Chocolate Cherry Oats Recipe

Looking for a new go-to breakfast?

If you enjoy breakfast that is on the sweater side, then this oatmeal bowl is a must try. Not only are oats a delicious and versatile whole grain, they are a good source of fiber. Fiber is important for our digestive health, so it is important to make it a part of your daily meals. Along with fiber, this bowl is packed with healthy fats, protein, and fruit. Here’s how to make it:

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Recipe

Makes 2 Serving | Serving Size: ½ the recipe

Ingredients

Oat Base:

• 1 Cup of Old Fashioned Oats
• 1 Green Apple
• 2 Cups of Water
• 1 ½ Teaspoons of Cinnamon

Toppings:

• 2 squares of dark chocolate (or 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips)
• ½ Cups of Frozen Dark Cherries (or other frozen or fresh berries)
• 2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter
• 1 Tablespoon of Honey

Directions

1. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Wash and chop the apple before adding it to the boiling water. Cover with a lid and cook on medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
3. Once the apples are cooked, add the oats and cinnamon. Cook on medium heat until all of the liquid is absorbed – about 5-10 minutes.
4. Divide the oat base into two bowls and top each bowl with dark chocolate, frozen cherries, peanut butter, and a drizzle of honey.
5. Enjoy!

Recipe and Blog from Student Volunteer, Libby Robertson