BROWNIE BATTER OATMEAL

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We all grew up eating bowls of lumpy oatmeal for breakfast, and everyone has favorite toppings to make porridge more palatable. My recipe transforms a ho-hum morning staple into something that will make the kids jump out of bed! -Kristen Moyer, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Fresh raspberries and sliced almonds

Steps:

Place dates in a heatproof bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. Place dates and reserved liquid in a food processor; process until smooth., In a small saucepan, whisk milk, almonds, oats, cocoa and 1/4 cup date puree until blended. (Save remaining puree for another use.) Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. If desired, garnish with raspberries and sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.