BANANA, CHOCOLATE, AND ALMOND BREAKFAST OATMEAL

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Banana, almonds, and cocoa powder turn plain quick oats into a tasty breakfast.

Provided by Melissa Conger

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ½ tablespoons turbinado sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 large banana, slightly mashed
½ cup quick cooking oats
¼ cup blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Whisk the milk, cocoa powder, turbinado sugar, and almond extract together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the sugar has dissolved; bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Stir the mashed banana and oatmeal into the milk mixture; cook at a simmer until the oatmeal is thickened and the banana has broken up slightly, about 5 minutes. Fold the slivered almonds into the oatmeal to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 61.7 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

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