Hot Cocoa Oatmeal

Look at this fun idea for Hot Cocoa Oatmeal!

My 7-year-old daughter found this idea in a magazine and we decided to try it at home. Whoa, but let me just pause for one moment to say: I never knew I’d be able to use “my” and “daughter” in the same sentence. And now I have four beautiful daughters plus two daughters-in-law!! Pictures to come as soon as our little girls’ adoptions are final!

So back to my 7-year-old daughter. :) She found a Hot Cocoa Oatmeal recipe in a Highlights magazine and wanted to try it. I don’t usually keep mini marshmallows on hand, but for this, I picked some up to surprise her. You can certainly make this breakfast or snack without them. I let my kids have four each instead of letting them fill their mugs. :)

This recipe is fun because you can make it ahead of time, then make a mug full whenever you need it. Beyond the marshmallows, this really is a healthy breakfast or snack option. My kids LOVED the chocolate flavor of this!

Hot Cocoa Oatmeal

Hot Cocoa Oatmeal

 

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Author: Laura

Ingredients

• 10 cup whole oats (divided)
• 2 cups brown sugar or sucanat
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• Mini marshmallows (optional)

Instructions

1. Measure 7 cups of oats into a large mixing bowl.
2. Blend the remaining 3 cups (1/2 cup at a time) until powdery and stir into the mixing bowl.
3. Add brown sugar, cocoa powder, and sea salt.
4. Mix well.
5. Store in a large, airtight container.
6. When ready to serve the oatmeal, scoop ½ cup of mix into a mug.
7. Add ¾ cup boiling water.
8. Stir.
9. Allow the oatmeal and water to sit for about 5 minutes.
10. Stir, add marshmallows if you like, and eat.

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As you can see, this is a big-batch recipe. I love making recipes like this for my family so I can use my time and energy well. Having a large container of this on hand means I can boil water in the morning, scoop oatmeal mixture into mugs, and have a very quick and fun breakfast ready in just a few minutes with very little effort.