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Cherry Oatmeal with Chocolate Chunks

A delicious and nutritious breakfast featuring hearty oats, sweet cherries, and rich chocolate chunks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Oatmeal Base
  • 2 cups rolled oats preferably old-fashioned
  • 4 cups water or milk for creamier oatmeal, use milk
  • 1 pinch salt
Add-ins
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Oatmeal
  1. In a saucepan, bring water or milk to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
  2. Stir in the rolled oats and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Cherries and Chocolate
  1. Once the oats are cooked, stir in the cherries, chocolate chunks, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  2. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cherries are warmed through and the chocolate is melted.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute. Serve warm in bowls.
  2. Top with additional cherries or chocolate if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with nuts or seeds for added texture and nutrition.

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