MAKES: 4 (1-CUP) SERVINGS • DIFFICULTY: easy
Get creative with this recipe! Mix and match your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries and other fruits, chopped nuts, or swirls of almond butter or peanut butter.
1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3 to 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped dried figs, goji berries, or barberries
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons Date Syrup
In a saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil and then stir in the oats, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Reduce the heat to low, add the figs, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in the flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes. To serve, spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with the raisins (if using) and Date Syrup.