Coconut Oatmeal with Strawberries and Chocolate Chips

How do you feel about chocolate chips for breakfast?

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Like me, many of my followers are health-conscious. Therefore, I’m extremely curious about the general consensus on chocolate chips for breakfast. Most chips involve a myriad of unwelcome ingredients (ex: milk, sugar, hydrogenated oils). I’ve also seen a variety of brands make their chips vegan and/or “healthier” by using cocoa liquor instead of actual cocoa to flavor the chips. My current stock (from Trader Joe’s) falls into that category, and although it doesn’t necessarily impress me, I prefer it over some other sketchy brands I’ve seen.

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But how could I give them up? The nice thing about chocolate chips is that it’s easy to control the amount. The oatmeal itself stays healthy and sugarless, and a small handful of chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness and a dash of delicious. Where’s the harm?! Thus, I do not intend to give up chocolate chips anytime soon.

For the time being, I will continue eating lovely bowls of porridge like this! Super simple, ridiculously easy, and undeniably tasty. Thank you, local produce market, for carrying strawberries this week!

Coconut Oatmeal with Strawberries and Chocolate Chips

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Yield: serves 1

What you'll need:

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water (or more coconut milk)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled
  • handful of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

How to make it:

  1. Bring coconut milk and water to a boil, add oats and salt, and reduce heat to medium. (If you'd like to add flax or chia seeds, do so now. I recommend chia.)
  2. Let it cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once MOST of the liquid has absorbed, slice or quarter strawberries and add to the oatmeal. Stir.
  4. If you'd like to add any extra ingredients (coconut oil, dried fruit, nuts, sunflower seeds), do so now.
  5. When you're pleased with the consistency of the oatmeal, transfer to a bowl. Top with chocolate chips, and maybe more strawberries and shredded coconut.
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About Lauren Smith

Lauren is a herbivore, Slytherin, and connoisseur of oats. You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.

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