If you are NOT a chocolate lover like me then you probably don’t think thoughts like, “where did I hide safely tuck away that candy bar” or do things like call EVERYONE I know when said candy bar is no where to be found and accuse them of “stealing” MY candy bar (no really *hanging my head in shame*).
If you are not an obsessive chocoholic like me then you probably don’t know every flavor M&M ever made or make up national holidays just so you have an excuse plausible reason to make a any form of chocolate dessert and not feel guilty about eating it.
If you don’t think like me then you don’t know approximately one thousand and one reasons excuses I think of on a daily basis on why my chocolate indulgences are ok. (number 5 being dark chocolate is full of antioxidants and number 119 being if you eat chocolate filled with peanut butter then you are totally getting protein AND antioxidants all in one delicious bite.)
If you ARE a chocolate lover though, then you DO probably think like me and are always thinking how you can incorporate chocolate into E.V.E.R.Y. meal. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Snacks. Appetizers. Drinks. OK! may.be. that’s just me!
But because I do think like that, then I get really excited, no down right giddy when I see meals other than just dessert with chocolate in them. Take this S’mores Oatmeal. NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL BREAKFAST!!!!. Hearty oatmeal, double chocolate flavor, gooey melted marshmallows, crunchy graham crackers, and HEALTHY (wait how did that word get in there)! I can’t think of a better way to start my morning! How ’bout you?
S’mores Oatmeal
Printable Version
Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 10-12 minutes Serves 1-2
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
One 25-calories packet hot cocoa mix
Dash Salt
1 cup skim milk
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons mini marshmallows
1 cracker sheet low-fat honey graham crackers crushed
Combine oats, cocoa mix and salt in a nonstick pot on the stove.
Add milk, water, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer.
Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very thick and creamy.
Remove pot from heat. Add 1 teaspoon chocolate chips and stir until melted.
Transfer to bowl and top with marshmallows, crushed graham cracker, and remaining 1 teaspoon chocolate chips. Enjoy!
adapted from Hungry Girl: 300 Recipes Under 300 Calories
I love any excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast!!
I store chocolate in the freezer. The kids say it's too hard to bite. Oh yes, I agree, so please eat something else 🙂
Love this! Any excuse to have chocolate for breakfast!