Try changing up your oatmeal routine with this chocolate banana sweetened version. Now that I'm in my 30's, I can't eat coffee cake and cinnamon rolls for breakfast anymore. I need something lower in sugar and more filling. This fits the bill perfectly and Lauren and Andrew gobble it up, even sans sugar. Sometimes I put some peanut butter on top and it tastes *just* like a no-bake cookie (without the butter and sugar, you know).
Chocolate Banana Sweetened Oatmeal
-I find that two servings (1 cup oats, 2 cups liquid, and 2 bananas) makes just enough for myself and two kids.
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 - 1.5 T cocoa powder
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 T coconut flakes (optional)
Combine the oats, milk, and water in a saucepan and turn to high heat. When it begins the bubble, stir in the cocoa powder and reduce heat to medium. Stir in banana and coconut when almost done cooking and serve with desired toppings (more coconut flakes, peanut butter, etc).
