This oatmeal, for example, was originally meant to serve 4 and was cooked in milk and sweetened with honey. It got topped with more honey, dark chocolate, chopped walnuts, and sliced bananas. I made a half batch, but split it into 3 servings instead of 2. I also replaced half the milk with water (and then ended up adding quite a bit more water because I don't like my oatmeal so thick). I replaced the honey with chopped date and a bit of extra banana and used only the nuts and sliced bananas for topping. (No chocolate for me. :( )
All these changes did significantly reduce the Points cost. And I might be able to shave another Point off by replacing the walnuts with almonds. But I'm not sure I enjoyed this breakfast enough to keep tinkering with it. It was alright. And it had the virtue of being pretty quick and easy to throw together. But... for 5 Points, there are other things that I like better. (Like egg salad, okonomiyaki, or cottage cheese pancakes for example.) But, at least now I've tried it and I can check it off my list! And, despite the somewhat high Points cost, I do think this makes a reasonably healthy breakfast. And, if you're not cutting calories, being able to top it with chocolate as indicated in the original recipe would probably go a long way to making it richer and more delicious.
Chocolate Oatmeal
Adapted from Food Network
Ingredients
- 1 Medjool date, pitted and chopped
- 2 bananas, one chopped, one sliced
- 1 c. water
- 1/2 c. milk (or oat milk)
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
- 1 c. rolled or quick oats
- 1 Tbsp. cocoa (I used Dutched)
- 3 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, or almonds
- 1 Tbsp. chopped dark chocolate (optional)
Directions
- Combine the date, chopped banana, water, milk, vanilla, and almond extract and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the oats and cocoa and cook until desired consistency.
- Divide into three equal portions and top with sliced bananas, nuts, and chocolate (if using).
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