YES!!!! Oatmeal that has veggies in it! As anybody that follows my blog knows, I am ALWAYS looking for ways to add as many veggies into my recipes as possible. Well, now I’ve done it with oatmeal…and don’t worry, you don’t notice they’re there!
This oatmeal has TONS of great ingredients in it, so not only does it give you a few servings of veggies to start your day, but there are some great power foods in here as well to provide you with plenty of energy and healthy benefits! Let’s face it though, I can talk about the health benefits of this dish all day, but what’s really important? How does it taste???
Amazing.
That. Is. All.
Seriously, this stuff tastes SO good. It’s got a sweet and salty flavor that is so satisfying! You will love it! So, let’s get to it!
ALMOND CHOCOLATE OATMEAL WITH GREENS
Ingredients: (makes 1 serving)
- 1/2 cup gluten free oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- sea salt
- 1 small zucchini or 1/2 medium/large zucchini
- 1 large handful of baby spinach
- 1-2 Tbsp. raw cacao
- 1/4 tsp. alcohol free vanilla
- stevia, to taste
- 1 Tbsp. almond butter
Directions:
1.) In a saucepan, bring the almond milk, oats and a pinch of sea salt to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes until most of the almond milk is absorbed by the oats.
2.) While the oatmeal is cooking, place the spinach and zucchini in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
3.) Once the oats are cooked, add the greens to the oatmeal, and stir to combine completely.
4.) Add the cacao to the oatmeal and greens. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes over medium heat. After done cooking, add the vanilla and stevia to taste.
5.) Transfer to a bowl, and top with the almond butter. Allow the heat of the oatmeal to melt the almond butter a bit, then sprinkle with sea salt.
That’s right, oatmeal with vegetables that tastes AMAZING! YAY!
Enjoy! 🙂
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