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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: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Oatmeal Base
  • 2 cups rolled oats preferably old-fashioned
  • 4 cups water or milk for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Fruits and Sweeteners
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup to taste
Chocolate Chunks
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon chopped nuts optional, for crunch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional, for flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Oatmeal
  1. In a saucepan, bring water or milk to a boil. Add salt and rolled oats, then reduce heat to low.
  2. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and creamy.
Add Cherries and Chocolate
  1. Stir in the cherries and honey or maple syrup, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and fold in the dark chocolate chunks until melted.
Serve
  1. Spoon the oatmeal into serving bowls and top with chopped nuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a vegan option, use plant-based milk and maple syrup.

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