A Sweet Way to Start the Day
Woke up this Monday morning and stumbled downstairs for some much needed caffeine and water.
I couldn’t wait to try this new coffee I picked up at Home Goods for only $4.99!
Mmmm…I wish you could all smell how delicious this was! I loove dessert coffees and teas. This flavor was Butterscotch Creme from The Java Gourmet. I usually take my coffee with 2 Splenda/Stevia and just a splash of skim or soy milk. A little trick I use is to shake the milk container before pouring to create a foamy top—feels like a Starbucks latte. 
In keeping with the dessert-inspired theme this morning, breakfast was also sweet….
Hot Choco-OATS
Ingredients
- -1/2 cup oats
- -1/2 cup water
- -1/2 cup skim milk
- -2 tbsp. sugar-free vanilla syrup (I used Torani brand)
- -1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Hershey’s brand)
- -dollop of whipped cream plain or vanilla, lowfat Greek yogurt
Directions
Stovetop Technique: Takes more time and more bowls to clean, but much creamier end product
- In a pot, bring liquids (water, milk, vanilla syrup) to boil on stove
- Add oats and reduce heat to a simmer
- 3. Add cocoa powder and stir continuously until reach desired consistency ~3-5 minutes (shorter time if you like your oatmeal liquidy, and longer if you like it thicker)
Stars of the show:
Microwave Technique: If you’re short on time, just throw all ingredients together into bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Hot chocolatey oats with a dollop of Greek yogurt, Butterscotch Creme coffee and water enjoyed tree-side.
I think every Monday should start with chocolate don’t you?
I’m off to work on some scholarship applications, grocery shop, and a Zumba class tonight. Have a great Monday, everyone!
Question for you:
What do you usually crave in the AM? Sweet, salty, savory?
Do you plan extra special breakfasts to make it easier to wake up on Mondays?
That looks amazing!!!
Looks awesom girl! A big bowl of chocolate oats is a fabulous way to start the morning. Along with some yummy looking coffee! I definently need oats in the morning. For some reason its the only thing that keeps me full. I like either sweet or savory. I mix it up. Good luck with you scholarship application! And have fun at Zumba! Ive never tried that class but it looks like TONS of fun!!
you have to try Zumba! it’s an absolute blast and amazing total body workout!
your oats look AMAZING!!! i always crave sweet in the morning – well all the time really – haha. sometimes i add some cocoa to my oats too :O)
What a great looking breakfast! Amazing!
I would love a breakfast that started with chocolate! I usually like sweet things in the morning.
hmm i usually crave sweet! love my chocolate oats in the AM!
talk about a sure-fire way to beat the monday blues. This breakfast is perfect!
Your breakfast looks DELICIOUS! And I love the red wicker serving tray – it really makes your meal look like a special occasion…we should all do that for every meal!
Happy new year!
i agree! new years resolution perhaps?
That coffee sounds great! I’m so happy because in 2 weeks, I’m taking Dan’s coffee maker back to Miami with me (since he never uses it anyway).
I definitely crave sweet in the morning — oatmeal, cereal, coffee with coconut hazelnut creamer . . . yummy!
mmmm love the hot cocoa oats!!
I’m all about the sweets in the morning, like strawberries and other fruits!
I crave sweets in the am…not like chocolate, but I’m an oatmeal, pancake, waffle girl. No early eggs please.
i agree 100%, i love eggs but always prefer a bowl of carbs for breakfast
that looks like the best christmasy breakfast ever made!!
i think i might have to make this on christmas morning..! do you have any other vegan oatmeal recipes?
Hi Rebecca! Check out my recipes page (under SAVOR FOOD) on my home page…I have a few more oatmeal recipes listed there, but you could just use this recipe as a base and switch up the ingredients to whatever you like!
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