Salted Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal

Oatmeal for breakfast is something I will never get tired of. It's quick, filling and oh-so versatile. This is a favourite of mine- It reminds me of Tim Hortons Hot Chocolate and makes me smile. Another great thing about oatmeal is how many extras you can add to make it even more beneficial, like chia and flax!

Salted Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal - A mature, breakfast twist on Timmy Ho's Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

1/4 c Quick Oats (I use Only Oats brand - they are guaranteed gluten-free)
3/4 c water
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp plain, unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp ground flax seeds
Pink Himalayan Rock salt to taste
Whole, unsweetened cranberries to garnish

Directions:

1. In a small sauce pot, combine the water and oats and set stove to medium heat. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally so the oats don't gunk up.

2. While the oats cook, get a bowl and mix together the cocoa powder, chia seeds and flax seeds.

3. Once the oats are done, pour into the bowl and combine with the cocoa, chia and flax. Once well mixed, add the maple syrup and almond milk. Stir until well mixed.

4. Add some Pink Himalayan Rock salt (the stuff is fab) to your taste preference and mix in.

5. Top off with some cranberries, because cranberries and chocolate were a match made in heaven. 

Start your day right with a hearty bowl of oats!