It’s easy to make excuses during the work week that we don’t have time to have a good breakfast. I’ve been guilty of this, grabbing a quick coffee and a muffin while we rush, rush, rush.  These oats take exactly 3 minutes to cook and are so much more satisfying, tasty (and heart healthy) than the 600 sugar laden calories you might have a Starbucks.

You Will Need: (for 1 serving)

• 1/2 cup Organic Quick Oats
• 1 cup water
• a pinch of sea salt
• 1tsp honey (or to taste). You can also sub with maple syrup, stevia or agave.
• 1tsp organic dark cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/2 tsp coconut oil
• berries or fruit of your choice (tastes great with bananas too)
• Optional – a splash of almond milk tastes great overtop the oats.

In a small pot over high heat, add 1 cup of water with a pinch of salt, honey, cocoa powder and cinnamon.  Bring water to a boil then add quick oats and stir.  Lower heat to the low setting and cook (stirring occasionally) for 3 minutes uncovered.  Remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to cool.  Serve with your choice of fruit and enjoy.

What I like best about this breakfast is that I feel satisfied until lunch time which avoids the snacking in between meals.  245 calories when served with 1 cup of berries.

Love,

Jennifer