Skinny Chocolate Oatmeal

A tasty, low-calorie dessert for chocolate lovers and oatmeal lovers alike! This can be made milk-free by using all water instead of part water and part milk. Top with chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ¼ cups water
• ½ cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, milk, and vanilla extract in a small pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Stir in oatmeal. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and coconut. Cook, stirring constantly, until oatmeal thickens and is soft, about 5 more minutes. Serve warm.