Mocha Crunch Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Created by Kerfuffle-Upon-Wincle (KUW) on March 9, 2015
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 20-30m
- Recipe #17828
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup oats (steel-cut)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (agave nectar, or honey)
- 1/4 cup nuts (roasted, your choice)
- 1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- Milk or cream (to serve)
How to Make
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Step 1: Bring water to a boil. Stir in oats, cocoa powder, coffee granules, and salt. Bring back to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats reach your desired tenderness.
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Step 2: Remove from the heat and stir in the sweetener.
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Step 3: While the oatmeal cooks, roughly chop the mixed nuts and chocolate chips. Set aside in a small serving bowl.
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Step 4: When the oatmeal is ready, serve hot with milk or cream on the side, and sprinkle with the nut and chocolate mixture.
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NOTE: Oatmeal can be made ahead, put into serving bowls without the nut/chocolate topping, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated until needed. Then warmed in the microwave until hot and topped with milk and some of the nut/chocolate topping to serve