COCOA OATMEAL WITH FRESH FRUIT PRESERVES

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This is a breakfast favorite for our children. They always ask for seconds! I usually make with Old Fashioned Irish Oats or Scottish Porridge. Just adjust the water/milk content to cook oats thoroughly when not using instant oats.

Provided by Tiffany Bannworth @MissAnubis

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cup(s) quick oats
1 cup(s) water
1 cup(s) milk
2 tablespoon(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup(s) dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
2 tablespoon(s) vanilla
1/4 stick(s) butter
1 jar(s) your favorite homemade jam or preserves

Steps:

  • In a small pot, whisk all the ingredients, save the preserves. Do this over a medium to high heat. You may add more or less water depending on how thick you prefer your oatmeal.
  • Lower heat to low, continue to cook covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Scoop into a bowl and top with a heaping spoon of preserves. Why not try my homemade jam recipes! https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/spiced-nectarine-whiskey-preserves.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/bourbon-cherry-pie-pumpkin-butter.html?p=12
  • Enjoy!

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