Yep, that’s what I said. Hot chocolate steel cut oats! My girls were swooning to say the least. It’s a fun departure from the typical steel cut oats I make them. The flavor is reminiscent of a mug of hot chocolate. Warm the soul and the stomach.
Ingredients:
1 cup of steel cut oats
4 cups of water
3 tablespoons of cocoa powder (try to use the best quality that you can find – I used Wilbur’s)
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of honey or agave
2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
Chocolate chips, dried tart cherries, nuts, chia seeds (optional toppings)
Directions:
Spray the inside of the crock pot with non stick spray. Then add the steel cut oats and the remaining ingredients through sugar. Give it all a good stir. Set it on low and cover. I made this at 8:30 p at night. When you awaken, remove the lid from the crock pot and give it a good stir (leave the cover off). Adjust the sweetness at this point by adding extra honey or sugar if needed. Serve.
— Knead to Cook
I make this for my family all the time. It’s the best! Thank you for posting it!
YAY that’s awesome Tiffany!! oxoxox
Do you use sweetened or unsweetened cocoa powder? I plan on making it this weekend!
I normally use unsweetened but it’s your preference. oxo Robin
Thanks, I have both on hand, so I’ll try the unsweetened!